Interlending and Document Supply in Britain Today
Interlending and Document Supply in Britain Today

Author: Jean Bradford

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2006-02-28

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1780630867

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This comprehensive book explains to library staff and students how interlending and document supply (IDS) operates in the United Kingdom. It also helps librarians overseas understand how to interact with UK libraries. Interlending and Document Supply in Britain Today a comprehensive treatment of the subjects which IDS librarians in all types of library need to know, in order to work more effectively. Senior library managers will benefit from an overview of the current organisation of IDS, enabling them to improve their support to frontline staff and to identify issues which will be important in the future. - Written by a team of practising IDS librarians - Covers all aspects of IDS operations - Includes the issues which may be important in the future

Research Anthology on Architectures, Frameworks, and Integration Strategies for Distributed and Cloud Computing
Research Anthology on Architectures, Frameworks, and Integration Strategies for Distributed and Cloud Computing

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-01-25

Total Pages: 2700

ISBN-13: 1799853403

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Distributed systems intertwine with our everyday lives. The benefits and current shortcomings of the underpinning technologies are experienced by a wide range of people and their smart devices. With the rise of large-scale IoT and similar distributed systems, cloud bursting technologies, and partial outsourcing solutions, private entities are encouraged to increase their efficiency and offer unparalleled availability and reliability to their users. The Research Anthology on Architectures, Frameworks, and Integration Strategies for Distributed and Cloud Computing is a vital reference source that provides valuable insight into current and emergent research occurring within the field of distributed computing. It also presents architectures and service frameworks to achieve highly integrated distributed systems and solutions to integration and efficient management challenges faced by current and future distributed systems. Highlighting a range of topics such as data sharing, wireless sensor networks, and scalability, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for system administrators, integrators, designers, developers, researchers, academicians, and students.

Cooperation and Collaboration Initiatives for Libraries and Related Institutions
Cooperation and Collaboration Initiatives for Libraries and Related Institutions

Author: Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-09-20

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 1799800458

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At a time when budgets are dwindling, libraries must overcome insularity through collaborative initiatives that allow them to support each other through resource sharing and networking. These collaborative networks can expand beyond libraries to include cooperative efforts with archives and museums in order to surpass challenges in the digital era. Cooperation and Collaboration Initiatives for Libraries and Related Institutions is a critical research publication that explores digital advancements in library collaborative technologies and the steps needed to implement them in order to achieve institutional goals. Featuring topics such as e-records, policymaking, and open educational resources, this book is essential for librarians, archival staff, museum staff, knowledge managers, policymakers, educators, and researchers.