Global Library and Information Science

Global Library and Information Science

Author: Ismail Abdullahi

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 641

ISBN-13: 3110413167

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This 2nd edition of the highly successful Global Library and Information Science presents an up-to-date review of international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from all regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.


Global Library and Information Science

Global Library and Information Science

Author: Ismail Abdullahi

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2009-05-05

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 3598441347

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This book presents international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from six regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and North America. Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.


Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2

Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2

Author: Ravindra N. Sharma

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-07-30

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 3110292858

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Following the pattern of the first volume, the second volume of Libraries in the early 21st century: An international perspective extends the range of countries covered. Each chapter covers a different country and describes the modern history, development of libraries and library technology. The careful selection of countries achieves good representation of professional library work on all continents. This two-volume work represents an excellent contribution to international librarianship and allows comparative studies both at graduate and professional level.


Libri

Libri

Author: Jean Anker

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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Vols. 4-24 include Communications of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA-FIAB).


Strategic Management of Information Services

Strategic Management of Information Services

Author: Shiela Corrall

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1135477493

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An in-depth analysis of strategic management concepts and techniques and how they can be usefully applied to the planning and delivery of information services. Offers practical guidance on the strategy process from appraisal and assessment through to implementation and improvement. Examines the environment in which planning takes place, and financial management issues.Annotated references to management and information service literature.Includes further reading and index. Sheila Corrall is the University Librarian at the University of Reading. She has worked as an information specialist, manager and consultant in public, and national academic libraries. At the British Library, her roles included policy and planning support to top management and responsibility for a portfolio of revenue-earning services in science, technology, patents and business information.


Marketing Library and Information Services

Marketing Library and Information Services

Author: Dinesh K. Gupta

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9783598117534

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Marketing of library services has now been recognised as an essential agenda item for almost all kinds of libraries all over the world. As the term "marketing" has different meanings for different colleagues, the bundling of dozens of contributions from a truly international group of librarians is presented in this book, provides a broad scala on the topic. Therefore this book offers a useful tool for both working librarians and future librarians to understand vital issues relating to marketing of library and information services at the local, national and international level. The book is divided into six sections: Marketing concept: a changing perspective; Marketing in libraries around the world; Role of library associations; Education, training and research; Excellence in marketing; Databases and other marketing literature.