The Relevant Library
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The Relevant Library
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Author : Vera Gubnitskaia
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2018-09-25
The Relevant Library written by Vera Gubnitskaia and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
At a time when libraries are no longer the leading proprietors of information, many library professionals find themselves rethinking their purpose. In this collection of new essays, contributors share their experiences and ideas for keeping libraries integral to changing communities. Innovative approaches and best practices are discussed for strategic planning, packaging, branding and marketing, funding issues, physical spaces, collection needs and trends, partnerships, programming and services, professional education, and staffing.
Putting Library Assessment Data To Work
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Author : Selena Killick
language : en
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Release Date : 2019-07-16
Putting Library Assessment Data To Work written by Selena Killick and has been published by Facet Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Effective library assessment is crucial for a successful academic library. But what do we mean by library assessment and how can it be used to improve the library service? This new book provides a practical guide for library administrators, managers and practitioners on how to make effective use of existing sources of information for assessment activities with the aim of improving academic library services. Putting Library Assessment Data to Work brings together key library assessment methodologies detailing how they can be used to improve an academic Library. The book takes common sources of data that academic libraries will already be collecting, and presents simple qualitative and quantitative techniques that can be used to evaluate and assess their services, both in detail and overall. The different assessment methods are presented from a practical perspective with a theoretical grounding, and include practical case studies to illustrate how the methodologies have successfully been applied. - The book includes coverage of: - The theoretical framework for assessment, its purpose and the tools and techniques used - Institutional, national and international student surveys and how they can be used to improve library service - The history and development of standardised library surveys (eg LibQUAL+®), how they have been used and their impact - The benefits of In house library surveys and case studies of where they gave been used - Library statistics, including standardised statistics sets and key performance indicators - Qualitative feedback in the library - Emerging techniques including UX - Taking a holistic approach to library assessment through advocacy and strategic planning This book will be essential reading for library and information service managers, administrators, assessment practitioners, educators and policy shapers. It will also be useful for students and researchers interested in library assessment.
Knowledge Computing And Its Applications
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Author : S. Margret Anouncia
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-04-03
Knowledge Computing And Its Applications written by S. Margret Anouncia and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-03 with Computers categories.
This book highlights technical advances in knowledge management and their applications across a diverse range of domains. It explores the applications of knowledge computing methodologies in image processing, pattern recognition, health care and industrial contexts. The chapters also examine the knowledge engineering process involved in information management. Given its interdisciplinary nature, the book covers methods for identifying and acquiring valid, potentially useful knowledge sources. The ideas presented in the respective chapters illustrate how to effectively apply the perspectives of knowledge computing in specialized domains.
Public Library Governance
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Author : Edward Abbott-Halpin
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2020-09-07
Public Library Governance written by Edward Abbott-Halpin and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-07 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Major changes in public libraries throughout the world have led to an increased focus on governance issues. Forging successful futures for public libraries depends on effective governance. This book defines governance and examines its many facets in relation to public library provision internationally, differentiating governance from the policies, processes and practices of public libraries. The perspectives of leaders, practitioners, researchers, decision makers, and service users are presented, offering a variety of views from the past, the present and potential approaches in the future. Decision-making and the roles of decision makers involved in governance are explored. Prominent figures from the public library community throughout the world have contributed their knowledge and experience. Wicked problems facing the public library sector are identified and the varying approaches adopted internationally to deal with them are outlined. There are many practitioner and professional practice issues associated with provision of libraries and views on library usage and delivery vary according to user and practitioner standpoints. Globally diverse content provides directions for the future development of public libraries and for dealing with the emerging challenges facing the library world.
Digital Libraries International Collaboration And Cross Fertilization
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Author : Zhaoneng Chen
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2004-11-29
Digital Libraries International Collaboration And Cross Fertilization written by Zhaoneng Chen and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-29 with Computers categories.
The International Conference on Asian Digital Libraries (ICADL) is an annual international forum that provides opportunities for librarians, researchers and experts to exchange their research results, innovative ideas, service experiences and state-- the-art developments in the field of digital libraries. Building on the success of the first six ICADL conferences, the 7th ICADL conference hosted by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Shanghai Library in Shanghai, China aimed to further strengthen the academic collaboration and strategic alliance in the Asia- Pacific Region in the development of digital libraries. The theme of ICADL 2004 was: Digital library: International Collaboration and Cross-fertilization, with its focus on technology, services, management and localization. The conference began with an opening ceremony and the conference program featured 9 keynote speeches and 5 invited speeches by local and international experts. During the 3-day program, 40 research paper presentations were given in 3 parallel sessions. The conference also included 6 tutorials and an exhibition. The conference received 359 submissions, comprising 248 full papers and 111 short papers. Each paper was carefully reviewed by the Program Committee members. Finally, 44 full papers, 15 short papers and 37 poster papers were selected. On behalf of the Organizing and Program Committees of ICADL 2004, we would like to express our appreciation to all authors and attendees for participating in the conference. We also thank the sponsors, Program Committee members, supporting organizations and helpers for making the conference a success. Without their efforts, the conference would not have been possible.
The Network Reshapes The Library
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Author : Lorcan Dempsey
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2014-08-18
The Network Reshapes The Library written by Lorcan Dempsey 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 2014-08-18 with Business & Economics categories.
Since he began posting in 2003, Dempsey has used his blog to explore nearly every important facet of library technology, from the emergence of Web 2.0 as a concept to open source ILS tools and the push to web-scale library management systems. More than just a commentary on the issue of the moment, the more than 1,800 posts have offered thousands of readers valuable perspective and insight as well as a visionary approach to libraries’ future. In a compendium that library planners, administrators, and technology staff will find endlessly stimulating, Varnum offers an expertly curated selection of entries from Dempsey’s blog. Showing where libraries have been in the last decade and also where they’re heading now, this book covers such keystone topics as Networked resourcesNetwork organizationThe research process and libraries’ evolving role, featuring the seminal post “In the Flow”Resource discoveryLibrary systems and tools such as search indices and OpenURL link resolversData and metadataPublishing and communication, including blogs, social media, and scholarly communicationLibraries, archives, museums, and galleries as “memory institutions”The book concludes with a selection of favorites hand-picked by Dempsey himself. As one university librarian put it, Dempsey’s “dual ability to explore an issue and to reveal the higher-order trends is spot-on for understanding our volatile environment.” That unique and thoughtful analysis is on full display in this book.
Ifla Public Library Service Guidelines
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Author : Christie Koontz
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2010-07-30
Ifla Public Library Service Guidelines written by Christie Koontz and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The public library is the prime community access point designed to respond to a multitude of ever-changing information needs. These guidelines are framed to provide assistance to library and information professionals in most situations. They assist to better develop effective services, relevant collections, and accessible formats within the context and requirements of the local community. In this exciting and complex information world it is important for professionals in search of knowledge, information and creative experience to succeed. This is the 2nd edition of The Public Library Service IFLA/UNESCO Guidelines for Development.
Access To Public Libraries For Marginalised Groups
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language : en
Publisher: Combat Poverty Agency
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Access To Public Libraries For Marginalised Groups written by and has been published by Combat Poverty Agency this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Departments Of Labor Health And Human Services Education And Related Agencies Appropriations For Fiscal Year 1987
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Departments Of Labor Health And Human Services Education And Related Agencies Appropriations For Fiscal Year 1987 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with United States categories.
The Small Library Manager S Handbook
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Author : Alice Graves
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2014-10-16
The Small Library Manager S Handbook written by Alice Graves and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Small Library Manager’s Handbook is for librarians working in all types of small libraries. It covers the everyday nuts-and-bolts operations that all librarians must perform. Following an introduction, 27 chapters are arranged in six major parts: Management (including staffing, working with volunteers, and annual reports)Marketing (including social networking and how to prove your library’s worth to your boss)Money (including budgeting and grant writing)Services (including reference and circulation)Collection Development (including assessment and weeding), andProfessional Development (including free webinars, YouTube videos, and networking) Each chapter is written by an expert. The chapter authors work in academic, public and special libraries. They work in hospitals, prisons, museums, colleges, courthouses, and corporations. Their libraries consist of books across the Library of Congress or Dewey Decimal system, and they work in specialized libraries that use a limited range of cataloging possibilities. Librarians in small libraries wear many hats. This handbook written by experts who are small librarians themselves will help all small librarians to do multiple jobs at the same time.