From the Book - Second edition.
What is a library? What is a librarian : an introduction / Ken Haycock
Part I. Foundations, values, and context
A portable library history / Anthony Bernier
Professional ethics and values in a changing world / Michael Gorman
Librarians as active bystanders : centering social justice in LIS practice / Nicole A. Cooke
Information seeking / Donald O. Case
Careers for the information professional / Laura Townsend Kane
Where can you work with an MLIS? : extending your career reach / Jean Bedord
Part II. Functions and competencies
A conversation on leadership : taking another look / Mary-Jo Romaniuk and Brooke E. Sheldon
The new manager : what you need to know to achieve managerial success in today's libraries / Barbara B. Moran
Libraries and marketing : so essential but so misunderstood / Mary-Jo Romaniuk
Developing and managing library collections / Melissa A. Wong
Organization and representation of information / Arlene G. Taylor and Daniel N. Joudrey
Information retrieval : designing, querying, and evaluating information systems / Judith Weedman
Library information technology / Win Shih and Deborah Holmes-Wong
Reference service : the personal side of librarianship / David A. Tyckoson
Reference librarians, online databases, and an assist from Google / Christopher C. Brown
Readers advisory services : helping readers find a 'good book' / Mary K. Chelton
Research / Ronald R. Powell
Evaluation : an introduction to a crucial skill / Joseph R. Matthews
Part III. Moving beyond boundaries
LIS professionals in a global society / Barbara J. Ford
Trends and issues / Ken Haycock
A. Core values of librarianship
B. Code of ethics of the American Library Association
C. Library bill of rights
D. Freedom to read statement
E. Libraries: an American value
F. Sample policies: policy manual excerpts section B
G. Resolution on the retention of library usage records
H. School library position statements
I. Competencies for information professionals
J. Professional ethics guidelines
K. Professional associations.