Research and Advanced Technology for Digital Libraries
Research and Advanced Technology for Digital Libraries

Author: Christos Nikolaou

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2003-07-31

Total Pages: 904

ISBN-13: 354049653X

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Digital Libraries are complex and advanced forms of information systems which extend and augment their physical counterparts by amplifying existing resources and services and enabling development of new kinds of human problem solving and expression. Their complexity arises from the data-rich domain of discourse as well as from extended demands for multi-disciplinary input, involving distributed systems architectures, structured digital documents, collaboration support, human-computer interaction, information filtering, etc. In addition to the broad range of technical issues, ethics and intellectual property rights add to the complication that is normally associated with the development, maintenance, and use of Digital Libraries. The Second European Conference on Digital Libraries (ECDL’98) builds upon the success of the first of this series of European Conferences on Research and Advanced Technology for Digital Libraries, held last year in Pisa, Italy, September 1-3, 1997. This series of conferences is partially funded by the TMR Programme of the European Commission and is actively supported and promoted by the European Research Consortium on Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM). The aim is to bring together the different communities involved in the development of Digital Libraries, to review progress and to discuss strategies, research and technological development (RTD) issues, as well as specific topics related to the European context. These communities include professionals from universities, research centres, industry, government agencies, public libraries, etc.

Information Systems Development
Information Systems Development

Author: Marite Kirikova

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 9780306476983

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This volume is the result of the 11th International Conference on Information Systems Development: Methods and Tools, Theory and Practice, held in Riga, Latvia, September 12-14, 2002. The purpose of this conference was to address issues facing academia and industry when specifying, developing, managing, reengineering and improving information systems. This volume is an excellent reference for anyone in the fields of general management, systems and control theory, software engineering and operation systems.

Technology and Social Inclusion
Technology and Social Inclusion

Author: Mark Warschauer

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2004-09-17

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 0262303698

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Much of the discussion about new technologies and social equality has focused on the oversimplified notion of a "digital divide." Technology and Social Inclusion moves beyond the limited view of haves and have-nots to analyze the different forms of access to information and communication technologies. Drawing on theory from political science, economics, sociology, psychology, communications, education, and linguistics, the book examines the ways in which differing access to technology contributes to social and economic stratification or inclusion. The book takes a global perspective, presenting case studies from developed and developing countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, India, and the United States. A central premise is that, in today's society, the ability to access, adapt, and create knowledge using information and communication technologies is critical to social inclusion. This focus on social inclusion shifts the discussion of the "digital divide" from gaps to be overcome by providing equipment to social development challenges to be addressed through the effective integration of technology into communities, institutions, and societies. What is most important is not so much the physical availability of computers and the Internet but rather people's ability to make use of those technologies to engage in meaningful social practices.

Where I'm from
Where I'm from

Author: Steven Borsman

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13:

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"In the Fall of 2010 I gave an assignment in my Appalachian Literature class at Berea College, telling my students to write their own version of "Where I'm From" poem based on the writing prompt and poem by George Ella Lyon, one of the preeminent Appalachian poets. I was so impressed by the results of the assignment that I felt the poems needed to be preserved in a bound document. Thus, this little book. These students completely captured the complexities of this region and their poems contain all the joys and sorrows of living in Appalachia. I am proud that they were my students and I am very proud that together we produced this record of contemporary Appalachian Life" -- Silas House

E-Learning
E-Learning

Author: Bryn Holmes

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2006-06

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781412911115

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e-Learning is now an essential component of education. Globalization, the proliferation of information available on the Internet and the importance of knowledge-based economies have added a whole new dimension to teaching and learning. As more tutors, students and trainees, and institutions adopt online learning there is a need for resources that will examine and inform this field. Using examples from around the world, the authors of e-Learning: Concepts and Practices provide an in-depth examination of past, present and future e-learning approaches, and explore the implications of applying e-learning in practice. Topics include: educational evolution enriching the learning experience learner empowerment design concepts and considerations creation of e-communities communal constructivism. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in technology enhanced learning systems, whether an expert or coming new to the area. It will be of particular relevance to those involved in teaching or studying for information technology in education degrees, in training through e-learning courses and with developing e-learning resources.

The Wiley Handbook of Human Computer Interaction Set
The Wiley Handbook of Human Computer Interaction Set

Author: Kent Norman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-12-28

Total Pages: 2263

ISBN-13: 1118977270

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In der Vergangenheit war die Mensch-Computer-Interaktion (Human-Computer Interaction) das Privileg einiger weniger. Heute ist Computertechnologie weit verbreitet, allgegenwärtig und global. Arbeiten und Lernen erfolgen über den Computer. Private und kommerzielle Systeme arbeiten computergestützt. Das Gesundheitswesen wird neu erfunden. Navigation erfolgt interaktiv. Unterhaltung kommt aus dem Computer. Als Antwort auf immer leistungsfähigere Systeme sind im Bereich der Mensch-Computer-Interaktion immer ausgeklügeltere Theorien und Methodiken entstanden. The Wiley Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction bietet einen Überblick über all diese Entwicklungen und untersucht die vielen verschiedenen Aspekte der Mensch-Computer-Interaktion und hat den Wert menschlicher Erfahrungen, die über Technologie stehen, ganzheitlich im Blick.

Information Literacy in the Workplace
Information Literacy in the Workplace

Author: Serap Kurbanoğlu

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-01-25

Total Pages: 851

ISBN-13: 3319743341

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This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Information Literacy, ECIL 2017, held in Saint Malo, France, in September 2017. The 84 revised papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 358 submissions. The papers cover a wide range of topics in the field of information literacy and focus on information literacy in the workplace. They are organized in the following topical sections: workplace information literacy, employibility and career readiness; data literacy and research data management; media literacy; copyright literacy; transliteracy, reading literacy, digital literacy, financial literacy, search engine literacy, civic literacy; science literacy; health information literacy; information behavior; information literacy in higher education; information literacy in K-12; information literacy instruction; information literacy and libraries; and theoretical framework.

Professional Issues in Information Technology
Professional Issues in Information Technology

Author: Frank Bott

Publisher: BCS, The Chartered Institute

Published: 2005-05-20

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1906124485

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Professional IT practitioners need not only the appropriate technical skills, but also a broad understanding of the context in which they operate. This book provides a unique introduction to: social, legal, financial, organizational and ethical issues in the context of the IT industry; the role of professional codes of conduct and ethics; and key legislation. It is designed to accompany the BCS Professional Examination Core Diploma Module: Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice.

CompTIA Network+ N10-004 Video Mentor
CompTIA Network+ N10-004 Video Mentor

Author: David L. Prowse

Publisher: Pearson It Certification

Published: 2009-12-01

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780789739841

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Personal Network+ video training from the world's #1 expert: the fastest, easiest, most cost-effective way to prepare * * 6+ hours of expert DVD video training on the newest Network+ exam, from top Fortune 100® network consultant David L. Prowse. * $$$$ worth of classroom training for just $100, in a convenient, flexible visual format. * Hands-on coverage of every Network+ domain of knowledge, including technologies, media, topologies, devices, management, tools, and security. CompTIA has just released a brand-new version of Network+, the #1 international vendor-neutral certification for technicians and other networking professionals. This is a powerful new Network+ preparation solution for everyone who wants to build their career in networking without gigantic prep books or costly live classroom training. In CompTIA Network+ Video Mentor, leading network consultant and trainer David L. Prowse delivers six-and-a-half hours of personal video mentoring, organized into more than 20 concise, easy-to-use modules. This is information viewers can absolutely trust -- delivered in a visual format that's easy to understand and recall, even under exam pressure. Prowse teaches using real-world scenarios and live equipment, offers powerful insider tips and tricks, and covers every Network+ exam topic viewers will need to pass their exams the first time. This DVD's videos incorporate audio instruction, video screencasts, animations, diagrams, and more: everything viewers need to fully understand every technique and concept. There's never been a more efficient, cost-effective Network+ training solution.

Graph Theory and Complex Networks
Graph Theory and Complex Networks

Author: Maarten van Steen

Publisher: Maarten Van Steen

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 9789081540612

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This book aims to explain the basics of graph theory that are needed at an introductory level for students in computer or information sciences. To motivate students and to show that even these basic notions can be extremely useful, the book also aims to provide an introduction to the modern field of network science. Mathematics is often unnecessarily difficult for students, at times even intimidating. For this reason, explicit attention is paid in the first chapters to mathematical notations and proof techniques, emphasizing that the notations form the biggest obstacle, not the mathematical concepts themselves. This approach allows to gradually prepare students for using tools that are necessary to put graph theory to work: complex networks. In the second part of the book the student learns about random networks, small worlds, the structure of the Internet and the Web, peer-to-peer systems, and social networks. Again, everything is discussed at an elementary level, but such that in the end students indeed have the feeling that they: 1.Have learned how to read and understand the basic mathematics related to graph theory. 2.Understand how basic graph theory can be applied to optimization problems such as routing in communication networks. 3.Know a bit more about this sometimes mystical field of small worlds and random networks. There is an accompanying web site www.distributed-systems.net/gtcn from where supplementary material can be obtained, including exercises, Mathematica notebooks, data for analyzing graphs, and generators for various complex networks.