Information Technology And Collection Management For Library User Environments
DOWNLOAD
Download Information Technology And Collection Management For Library User Environments PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get Information Technology And Collection Management For Library User Environments book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
Information Technology And Collection Management For Library User Environments
DOWNLOAD
Author : Walker, Joseph
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2013-11-30
Information Technology And Collection Management For Library User Environments written by Walker, Joseph and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Times have changed and library institutions struggle to maintain relevancy in the Information Age. With the inescapable presence of harnessing technologies for information management and access, the role of the library has increased in importance within academic institutions and public communities. Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments brings into focus the new responsibility libraries have in meeting patron needs, specifically with the use of emerging technologies. Highlighting the concepts of collection management, library space planning, and information technologies; this book is a critical guide for library professionals, para-professionals, as well as researchers who wish to meet the diverse needs of patrons in ever-changing societies.
Fundamentals Of Collection Development And Management Fourth Edition
DOWNLOAD
Author : Peggy Johnson
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2018-07-23
Fundamentals Of Collection Development And Management Fourth Edition written by Peggy Johnson and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Technical Services Quarterly declared that the third edition “must now be considered the essential textbook for collection development and management … the first place to go for reliable and informative advice." For the fourth edition expert instructor and librarian Johnson has revised and freshened this resource to ensure its timeliness and continued excellence. Each chapter offers complete coverage of one aspect of collection development and management, including numerous suggestions for further reading and narrative case studies exploring the issues. Thorough consideration is given to traditional management topics such as organization of the collection, weeding, staffing, and policymaking;cooperative collection development and management;licenses, negotiation, contracts, maintaining productive relationships with vendors and publishers, and other important purchasing and budgeting topics;important issues such as the ways that changes in information delivery and access technologies continue to reshape the discipline, the evolving needs and expectations of library users, and new roles for subject specialists, all illustrated using updated examples and data; andmarketing, liaison activities, and outreach. As a comprehensive introduction for LIS students, a primer for experienced librarians with new collection development and management responsibilities, and a handy reference resource for practitioners as they go about their day-to-day work, the value and usefulness of this book remain unequaled.
Social Media Strategies For Dynamic Library Service Development
DOWNLOAD
Author : Tella, Adeyinka
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2014-12-31
Social Media Strategies For Dynamic Library Service Development written by Tella, Adeyinka and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
As social technologies continue to evolve, it is apparent that librarians and their clientele would benefit through participation in the digital social world. While there are benefits to implementing these technologies, many libraries also face challenges in the integration and usage of social media. Social Media Strategies for Dynamic Library Service Development discusses the integration of digital social networking into library practices. Highlighting the advantages and challenges faced by libraries in the application of social media, this publication is a critical reference source for professionals and researchers working within the fields of library and information science, as well as practitioners and executives interested in the utilization of social technologies in relation to knowledge management and organizational development.
Accessibility For Persons With Disabilities And The Inclusive Future Of Libraries
DOWNLOAD
Author : Brian Wentz
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2015-12-14
Accessibility For Persons With Disabilities And The Inclusive Future Of Libraries written by Brian Wentz and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
With contributions from researchers, educators, and practitioners from across a range of fields, this volume will be an important resource for library professionals in all types of libraries as well as a reference for researchers and educators about the efforts, challenges and opportunities related to the inclusive future of libraries.
Rural Community Libraries In Africa Challenges And Impacts
DOWNLOAD
Author : Dent, Valeda F.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2014-01-31
Rural Community Libraries In Africa Challenges And Impacts written by Dent, Valeda F. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
"This book investigates the relationship between local libraries and community development, from the historical roots of rural libraries to their influence on the literacy, economy, and culture of the surrounding region"--Provided by publisher.
Integrating Video Game Research And Practice In Library And Information Science
DOWNLOAD
Author : Ratliff, Jacob A.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2015-02-28
Integrating Video Game Research And Practice In Library And Information Science written by Ratliff, Jacob A. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-28 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Video games are now a ubiquitous form of media used by the majority of the American population. However, the academic research field surrounding this genre does not accurately reflect the pervasive influence of video games. The field of library and information sciences helps provide the necessary foundational support for this media. Integrating Video Game Research and Practice in Library and Information Science brings together video gaming culture and its unique forms of communication with information behavior research. By detailing the nuances of video games and their influence, this reference book reveals communication patterns within society and provides comprehensive background and analysis for libraries, librarians, and information professionals.
Supporting Digital Humanities For Knowledge Acquisition In Modern Libraries
DOWNLOAD
Author : Sacco, Kathleen L.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2015-06-25
Supporting Digital Humanities For Knowledge Acquisition In Modern Libraries written by Sacco, Kathleen L. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Digital Humanities is a burgeoning field of research and education concerned with the intersection of technology and history, philosophy, linguistics, literature, music, cultural studies, and the arts. Supporting Digital Humanities for Knowledge Acquisition in Modern Libraries aims to stand at the forefront of this emerging discipline, targeting an audience of researchers and academicians, with a special focus on the role of libraries and library staff. In addition to a collection of chapters on crucial issues surrounding the digital humanities, this volume also includes a fascinating account of the painstaking restoration efforts surrounding a 110-year-old handwritten historical source document, the results of which (never before published on this scale) culminate in a full-color, 70-page photographic reproduction of the 1904 Diary of Anna Clift Smith.
Innovative Solutions For Building Community In Academic Libraries
DOWNLOAD
Author : Bonnand, Sheila
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2015-05-31
Innovative Solutions For Building Community In Academic Libraries written by Bonnand, Sheila and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The library has always been an essential part of the collegiate experience, providing students with access to knowledge and literature. However, as virtual services and online learning become more prominent within collegiate environments, the ways students conduct research and access resources has been altered. Innovative Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries examines new methods librarians use to engage both on-campus and online users in library services, taking into account the significant impacts of online learning on students’ interaction with library resources. Focusing on various outreach practices, techniques of literacy instruction, and the utilization of library spaces, this research-supported book is a pivotal reference source for distance educators, program planners, academics, and library professionals interested in new ways to attract users to library services.
Collaboration In International And Comparative Librarianship
DOWNLOAD
Author : Chakraborty, Susmita
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2013-07-31
Collaboration In International And Comparative Librarianship written by Chakraborty, Susmita and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
With the introduction of the Bologna Process, the emphasis on the importance of international librarianship and its activity between governmental or non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups of nations has continued to grow. Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups in order to promote, develop, and maintain librarianship and the library profession around the world. This publication is essential for graduate students, researchers, teachers, and LIS administrators in the field of library science.
Collection Development In A Digital Environment
DOWNLOAD
Author : Sul H Lee
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 1999-09-20
Collection Development In A Digital Environment written by Sul H Lee and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09-20 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Librarians and other library professionals will find this informative book chock full of thought-provoking papers that will help you find new solutions to the collection development problems your library may experience while facing this new digital age. Collection Development in a Digital Environment is a result of papers presented at the 1998 University of Oklahoma Libraries Conference. You will discover ways to help your library take the lead in advancing the academic agenda through technology while at the same time leaning how technology requires change in the way libraries themselves operate. Collection Development in a Digital Environment explores ethical and technological dilemmas of collection development and gives several suggestions on how your library can successfully deal with these challenges and provide patrons with the information they need. This guide covers many valuable ways that your library can be better prepared for developing a “user friendly” collection of materials in this new digital age. You will discover how methods to shift your library from buying materials for collections for faculty or students that may need them sporadically to a system of responsiveness and customization where “just in time” and “just for you” are the standards of information access, making you and your library both time-effective and cost-effective. Collection Development in a Digital Environment brings to light many ways in which libraries can improve collection development methods, such as: using the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) initiatives to improve global access to information, such as the Global Resources Program, which features a seamless web of interconnected, coordinated, and interdependent research collections that are electronically accessible to users examining discussions on scenario-driven planning and the benefits of having your patrons let you know what they are interested in instead of guessing what materials they may be interested in analyzing the influence of the World Wide Web on the role of libraries to discover how you can use these ideas to expand the collection of materials in your library gaining insight into how the concept of disintermediation in the publishing process will help libraries use the electronic environment to eliminate intermediate sources and collect materials directly from the publisher, thus saving time and money From the insightful chapters in Collection Development in a Digital Environment, you will find new and successful ways to use the new digital environment to enhance collection development in your library. This unique book will help your library be more digitally accessible while still being user-friendly to your clientele.