Open Polytechnic publishes new edition of Information Management book
A unique book that looks at the future direction for information services in New Zealand in the digital age, how the
Treaty of Waitangi is being incorporated into our libraries, and what education providers and professional associations
can offer today’s information management professionals has recently been published by The Open Polytechnic of New
Zealand.
Edited by Alison Fields and Rebecca Young, Informing New Zealand: Libraries, Archives and Records Hei Puna Whakamōhio mō
Aotearoa: Whare Pukapuka, Pūranga Kōrero, Whare Taonga is now in its fifth edition.
The book has been substantially revised for this latest edition. Giving a comprehensive overview of information
management in New Zealand today, the publication serves not only as a key reference book for current information
professionals, but also as a textbook for those about to enter the field such as information and library studies
students.
The book informs on the historical background and current practice of librarianship and information management in New
Zealand, and contains thought-provoking discussion of future issues and prospects.
This revised and expanded 5th edition has chapters contributed by senior information management professionals such as
John Redmayne.
It heralds new chapters on wānanga libraries and records management, and increased coverage of professional
associations.
Other chapters of interest include: the development of library service in New Zealand, education, professional
associations, private archives, public records and Archives New Zealand, museums, and future directions for information
services in New Zealand. Informing New Zealand Hei Puna Whakamōhio mō Aotearoa also gives an overview of school,
tertiary, public, medical, law, Parliamentary, corporate, and special libraries.
ENDS
Publisher: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
ISBN: 978-0-909009-84-7
Cost $55.00 + $5 postage and handling
Orders to:
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Or email: bookorders[at]openpolytechnic.ac.nz
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