Internet Technologies and Information Services
Internet Technologies and Information Services

Author: Joseph B. Miller

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2014-08-26

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13:

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The Internet has enabled the convergence of all things information-related. This book provides essential, foundational knowledge of the application of Internet and web technologies in the information and library professions. Internet Technologies and Information Services: Second Edition is a vital asset to students preparing for careers in library and information science and provides expanded coverage to important new developments while still covering Internet foundations. In addition to networking, the Internet, HTML, web design, web programming, XML, and web searching, this new edition covers additional topics such as cloud computing, content management systems, eBook technologies, mobile technologies and applications, relational database management systems (RDMS), open source software, and virtual private networking. It also provides information on virtualization and related systems, including desktop virtualization systems. With clear and simple explanations, the book helps students form a solid, basic IT knowledge that prepares them for more advanced studies in technology. It supplies an introductory history of the Internet and an examination of current trends with specific emphasis on how online information access affects the LIS fields. Author Joseph B. Miller, MSLS, explains Internet protocols and current broadband connectivity options; Internet security issues and steps to take to block threats; building the web with markup languages, programming, and content management systems; and elements of information access on the web: content formats, information retrieval, and Internet search.

Internet Technologies and Information Services
Internet Technologies and Information Services

Author: Joseph B. Miller

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9781591586258

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Why another book about the Internet? The answer is simple: while there are a number of excellent books on various aspects of networking, the Internet, HTML, Web design, Web programming, XML, and Web searching, there is not a single survey text that explores each of these topics holistically in the context of the knowledge and skill needs of those preparing for careers in any of the many information technology (IT) intensive fields such as library and information science (LIS), business and management information systems (MIS), and decision science (DIS), to name but a few. Part I focuses on the technologies of the Internet. Part 2 focuses on the many forms of Internet content and how it is created. Part 3 is devoted to the topic of Internet information retrieval. -- Back cover.

Evaluation of Library and Information Services
Evaluation of Library and Information Services

Author: John Crawford

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 1135476578

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Provides update to current thinking about, and reasons for, service evaluation of libraries in the UK. Examines quantitative and qualitative methods including questionnaires, focus groups, suggestions boxes and interview techniques.Problems arising from survey outcomes are summarised and long-term evaluation and the relevance of benchmarking are discussed.Contains case studies covering survey work in public, academic and special libraries; charters and service level agreements; and examples of relevant research projects.New chapter on performance measurement in the electronic library.

Data Protection for Library and Information Services
Data Protection for Library and Information Services

Author: Paul Ticher

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1135475598

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The 1998 Data Protection Act provides a framework for the way in which organisations should collect and process personal information. It has far-reaching implications for library and information managers who hold personal data on computer or on paper, or who may be called on to advise their colleagues. This practical guide explains the legal requirements and illustrates the issues with dozens of relevant and informative case-studies.

Managing Change in Libraries and Information Services
Managing Change in Libraries and Information Services

Author: Cathryn Gallacher

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1135477272

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In times of rapid change, it is easy for managers to become so absorbed by daily demands and decisions that they lose perspective on the change process as a whole. A practical approach to managing the change process.

Innovation in Libraries and Information Services
Innovation in Libraries and Information Services

Author: David Baker

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2016-12-21

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1785607308

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This volume of Advances in Library Administration and Organization takes as its underpinning theme the whole subject of innovation in Library and Information Services. It considers the various types of innovation through case studies and exemplars both from within the LIS sector and other cognate industries and environments.

Setting Up a Library and Information Service from Scratch
Setting Up a Library and Information Service from Scratch

Author: Sheila Pantry

Publisher: Facet Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1856045587

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This book is intended as a guide to help those who need to set up a library or information service in their organization, irrespective of subject background or type of organization. It will help both those who have qualifications but no experience in setting up such a centre and those who have had no training at all. The authors have had many years experience setting up information services in different subject backgrounds for a wide range of organizations both in the UK and in many countries. This book will hold your hand as you tackle the many steps to take as you create a successful information service - irrespective of size. Topics covered include: the reasons for establishing a library what information is needed, how quickly and in what quantities (information audit approach) meeting the information needs of special users premises and furniture equipment and Internet access technical requirements staffing managing budgets and finance managing people - staff and management networking and locating sources of information Readership: The book also has a full list of appendices of sample documents from newsletter and press releases to lists of basic reference books and periodicals.

The Culture of Evaluation in Library and Information Services
The Culture of Evaluation in Library and Information Services

Author: John Crawford

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2006-02-28

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1780630840

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This practical book is written from the point of view of the practitioner, rather than the researcher. It presents current and recent work in the subject area in a way relevant to practitioners, researchers and students. The book includes practical examples of survey and research work and discusses honestly the practical difficulties involved. Aimed at an international audience, examples of good practice are drawn from a number of countries across the world. - An up to date review/summary of activity in the subject area - Provides international comparisons of library and information service evaluation activity - Provides practical/real life research and survey data useful to practitioners and academics which they can apply in their own situations