Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration
Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration

Author: Yap, Joseph M.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-09-30

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 1466695439

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The digital age has transformed the structure and management of libraries around the world. With an increased focus on technology and its use in library management, library professionals seek the best practices and management systems to implement in specialized library settings. Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration presents the latest scholarly research on the existing and emerging trends in special library management including technological advancements, the importance of social media outlets, and the necessary professional practices to maintain efficiency and success within a library setting. This publication is an essential reference source for academicians, researchers, librarians, and advanced level students interested in the management of special libraries in the digital age.

Exploring the Relationship Between Media, Libraries, and Archives
Exploring the Relationship Between Media, Libraries, and Archives

Author: Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-09-21

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1522558411

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New forms of digitalization and digital media technologies are positively and negatively disrupting the free flow of information preservation. These new technologies are revolutionizing the way messages are transmitted and breaking the traditional monopolization of information by well-established institutions. Exploring the Relationship Between Media, Libraries, and Archives provides emerging research on new digital trends in information preservation, origination, and sharing. While highlighting the current shift in information sharing from institutional archives to digital platforms, readers will learn how media, librarians, and archivists reinvent their processes to meet the ever-progressing needs of users. This book is an ideal resource for librarians, archivists, information preservers, and media professionals aiming to find a balance among the use of media, new digital technologies, libraries, and archives in preserving and furthering information sharing.

Measuring the Validity of Usage Reports Provided by E-Book Vendors: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Measuring the Validity of Usage Reports Provided by E-Book Vendors: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Chen-Gaffey, Aiping

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-10-31

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1522532390

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Electronic publications are proving to be a popular resource for many consumers. It is imperative that the credibility of vendor-supplied usage data is analyzed in order to present the most accurate, non-biased information on these up-and-coming products. Measuring the Validity of Usage Reports Provided by E-Book Vendors: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal scholarly source that examines the current practices and trends in usage reporting and offers recommendations for further refinement of this system. Featuring pertinent topics including COUNTER standardization, usage data, data consolidation, and report formatting, this publication is an ideal resource for academicians, students, and researchers that are interested in the latest evaluations in vendor-submitted usage reports.

Space and Organizational Considerations in Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations
Space and Organizational Considerations in Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations

Author: Doherty, Brian

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-04-25

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 1522503277

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A vital component of any academic institution, libraries are held to and expected to maintain certain standards. In order to meet these standards and better accommodate the student and faculty body they serve, many libraries are recognizing the benefit of forging relationships with other professional and academic entities. Space and Organizational Considerations in Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on and methods for utilizing existing spaces within libraries to facilitate collection development in addition to discussions on how on-campus and off-campus partnerships can assist in this endeavor. Focusing on issues related to faculty and researcher collaborations, collection management, and professional development, this book is ideally designed for administrators, librarians, academicians, MLIS students, and information professionals.

Innovations in the Designing and Marketing of Information Services
Innovations in the Designing and Marketing of Information Services

Author: Jesubright, John Jeyasekar

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-11-29

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 179981484X

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Compounded with the emergence of information technology, information services have become more complex. In order to break the bottleneck in providing information services, the information behavior of the user community must be studied and library staff must be effectively trained to identify, adapt, and satisfy the information needs of every type of information seeker. Innovations in the Designing and Marketing of Information Services provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of improving and expanding information resources and services in a cost-effective way and enables librarians to plan and present information services for the betterment of civil society. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as e-resources, knowledge ethics, and user-friendly technology, this book is ideally designed for librarians, information scientists, behavioral scientists, information technologists, marketers, marketing executives, academicians, researchers, and students.

Architectures and Frameworks for Developing and Applying Blockchain Technology
Architectures and Frameworks for Developing and Applying Blockchain Technology

Author: Shi, Nansi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-06-28

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1522592598

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The blockchain revolution has drastically impacted global economics and the strategic practices within different industries. Cryptocurrency specifically has forever changed the face of business and the implementation of business online. While innovative, people are still in the early stages of building and developing blockchain technology and its applications, and it is critical that researchers and practitioners obtain a better understanding of this global phenomenon. Architectures and Frameworks for Developing and Applying Blockchain Technology is an essential reference source that presents the technological foundation, recent research findings, developments, and critical issues associated with blockchain technology from both computer science and social science perspectives. Featuring topics such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, and network technology, this book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, industry leaders, IT consultants, engineers, programmers, practitioners, government officials, policymakers, and students.

Integrating the Internet of Things Into Software Engineering Practices
Integrating the Internet of Things Into Software Engineering Practices

Author: Mala, D. Jeya

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-01-25

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1522577912

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To provide the necessary security and quality assurance activities into Internet of Things (IoT)-based software development, innovative engineering practices are vital. They must be given an even higher level of importance than most other events in the field. Integrating the Internet of Things Into Software Engineering Practices provides research on the integration of IoT into the software development life cycle (SDLC) in terms of requirements management, analysis, design, coding, and testing, and provides security and quality assurance activities to IoT-based software development. The content within this publication covers agile software, language specification, and collaborative software and is designed for analysts, security experts, IoT software programmers, computer and software engineers, students, professionals, and researchers.

Amelioration Technology for Soil Sustainability
Amelioration Technology for Soil Sustainability

Author: Rathoure, Ashok K.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-04-26

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1522579419

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Soil erosion is a complex process that depends on soil properties, ground slope, vegetation, and rainfall amount and intensity. Erosion can be significantly reduced through sustainable agricultural practices and sustainable nutrient management techniques that allow farmers to maintain healthy, productive soil for crops without degrading the environment. There is an urgent need to plan and make necessary amendments to restore soil quality. Amelioration Technology for Soil Sustainability is an essential research publication that provides a current and practical exploration of hydrophobic soil amelioration to improve soil sustainability and crop yield within the field of agriculture. Highlighting topics such as ecological systems, impact analysis, and agriculture, this book is ideal for soil scientists, agriculturalists, farmers, environmentalists, managers, policymakers, professionals, researchers, and students.

Foreign Business in China and Opportunities for Technological Innovation and Sustainable Economics
Foreign Business in China and Opportunities for Technological Innovation and Sustainable Economics

Author: Visvizi, Anna

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-05-03

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1522589821

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Productivity remains the critical determinant of long-term national growth and prosperity. The effects of today’s globalism on productivity demands the need for business organizations to sustain their competitive advantage and remain profitable over time. Foreign Business in China and Opportunities for Technological Innovation and Sustainable Economics is a collection of research used to demonstrate state-of-the art approaches of international business and innovation management that shows how new, advanced, international business models and adoptive strategies can expand the sustainability frontiers. This publication serves as a leading reference source on Chinese business, technology, economy, and innovation, and facilitates necessary skills needed to engage with business in or with China. While highlighting topics including e-commerce, foreign trade, and global business, individuals such as students, educators, international business experts, and innovation experts can expand their technical knowledge in the global economy.