A Chronology of Librarianship, 1960-2000

This reference work meticulously documents the pivotal four decades when librarianship transformed from a curatorial profession into a dynamic information science. Building on Josephine Smith's foundational chronology, it tracks the seismic shifts from card catalogs to digital databases, with particular focus on the internet's explosive impact throughout the 1990s. The book captures the profound ramifications of this new global connectedness, charting how the very definition of a library and a librarian's function was rewritten. It serves as an essential timeline of the technological and international progress that reshaped the entire field.

What makes this volume indispensable is its specific lens on the profession's evolution during a period of unprecedented change, making it a vital resource for LIS students and practicing information professionals alike. By chronicling the key events, publications, and technological milestones, it provides crucial context for understanding modern information systems and the evolving role of the information specialist. The result is more than a simple timeline; it's a narrative of a profession grappling with and ultimately harnessing a digital revolution, offering invaluable perspective for anyone navigating today's information landscape.