Digitisation Perspectives
Digitisation Perspectives

Author: R. Rikowski

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-07-22

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9460912990

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This book examines various views and perspectives on digitisation. Topics covered include electronic theses, search engine technology, digitisation in Africa, citation indexing, reference services, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, new media and scholarly publishing. The final chapter explores virtual libraries, and poses some interesting questions for possible futures. The book will be of particular interest to information professionals, educators, librarians, academics and I.T. and knowledge experts.

Developing and Managing Electronic Collections
Developing and Managing Electronic Collections

Author: Peggy Johnson

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2013-07-24

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 0838911900

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The complex issues associated with developing and managing electronic collections deserve special treatment, and library collection authority Peggy Johnson rises to the challenge with a book sure to become a benchmark for excellence. Providing comprehensive coverage of key issues and decision points, she offers advice on best practices for developing and managing these important resources for libraries of all types and sizes. With an emphasis on practical solutions that will provide effective and timely access to online resources for library users, she presents an in-depth look at The fundamentals of electronic resource planning, selection, and evaluation The evolving world of acquisition options, licenses, and contracts Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and publishers Budgeting and financial considerations, with guidance on how to collaborate across library organizational lines to acquire and manage e-content more efficiently Tips, informational sidebars, and suggested reading lists accompany each chapter, and an extensive glossary defines essential terms and concepts.

Library and Information Science
Library and Information Science

Author: Michael F. Bemis

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2014-03-03

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0838911854

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This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library science, covering recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance. In addition to compiling an invaluable list of sources, Bemis digs deeper, examining the strengths and weaknesses of key works. A boon to researchers and practitioners alike, this bibliography Includes coverage of subjects as diverse and vital as the history of librarianship, its development as a profession, the ethics of information science, cataloging, reference work, and library architecture Encompasses encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, photographic surveys, statistical publications, and numerous electronic sources, all categorized by subject Offers appendixes detailing leading professional organizations and publishers of library and information science literature This comprehensive bibliography of English-language resources on librarianship, the only one of its kind, will prove invaluable to scholars, students, and anyone working in the field.

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management
Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management

Author: Peggy Johnson

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 0838909728

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Adresses the art of controlling and updating your library's collection. Discussions of the importance and logistics of electronic resources are integrated throughout the book.

Commemorating the Past, Celebrating the Present, Creating the Future
Commemorating the Past, Celebrating the Present, Creating the Future

Author: Pamela Bluh

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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"This title will inform and enlighten any reader who wants a glimpse of the past fifty years of technical services librarianship - the highs and the lows - and it may fortify and reenergize readers in today's tech services trenches and may encourage and pique the interest of tomorrow's library professionals."--BOOK JACKET.

Views from the Alps
Views from the Alps

Author: Peter Cebon

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9780262032520

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Although climate change is a global problem, there is growing recognition of the need to look at its regional manifestations and management. This book takes such an approach to the Alpine region. The result of the ongoing Swiss research program Climate and Environment in the Alpine Region [Clear], it incorporates the work of an independent network of approximately fifty researchers from a variety of disciplines.