This fourth edition of the beginning library science textbook and reference has been reorganized, rewritten, and extensively updated, with new discussion mostly about the latest information technology
In the first update since 1983 of this glossary from the American Library Association (ALA), over 600 definitions are updated along with the addition of almost 1,400 new terms. Most of these relate to
With this concise guide, librarians and educators can find descriptions of over 900 of the top reference sources. Written by librarians, the first half of the book is comprised of entries describing g
Service science is a new trans-disciplinary field that touches on subjects such as computer science, engineering, management, business, and the social and cognitive sciences. Research in service scie
Harrington presents this guide to engaging youth in environmental science, geared primarily toward indirect educators such as librarians and parents. The first chapter emphasizes the role of less form
Munde (library science, East Carolina U.) offers a guide to human resources for library staff. She includes guidelines for both working with and supervising others. A lengthy third chapter covers emp
A librarian and a civil engineer team up to provide library managers with background on construction, building maintenance, and energy use in existing library buildings. The book is written to be acce
Agosto (information science and technology, Drexel U.) and Hughes-Hassell (school library media, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) bring together 13 chapters that explain how librarians can build b
Heckman presents an annotated bibliography of resources that provide information about insurance, risk management, and actuarial science. Among them are books, serials, legal services, online database
The intended audience for this reference includes biomedical researchers, allied health professionals, and the general public. The book contains annotated entries on print and online medical reference
Science fiction and fantasy and their various subgenres are summarized, and recommended books in each subgenre are described, in this guide for librarians unfamiliar with science fiction and fantasy.
This is a new textbook for library science students, and handbook for corporate librarians and other information professionals who work for banks, law firms, commercial businesses, governments, and no
This text outlines metadata schemas and contexts in library and information science and other areas. It covers the fundamentals, including metadata vocabularies and creating descriptions; vocabulary b
Krier and Strasser offer guidance to librarians who are dealing with the National Science Foundation's new policy that grant applications must include data management plans. They cover what data manag
Franks (library and information science, San Jose State U.) describes records and information management for library and information science students and records management professionals. Covering pap
With this workbook containing 52 weekly modules, Hakala-Ausperk, the director of a library system in Ohio who teaches library and information science at Kent State U., shows library leaders how to bui
Cassell (library science, Rutgers U.) and Hiremath, a library director, are joined by other librarians from the US for this introduction to reference and information services for students and libraria
Mulac, who has extensive experience in reference work, introduces reference sources and services to library staff, managers, and graduate students in library and information science. She details sourc
Kahn (library and information science, Kent State U.), a consultant who helps libraries, archives, corporations, and cultural institutions deal with disasters that interrupt services, presents a step-
Morris (information science and technology, Drexel U.) provides readers' advisory librarians with a guide to urban fiction that helps them gain an understanding of the genre as professionals and reade
In this volume, school, public, academic, and special librarians and library and information science faculty from the US share their creative solutions to build successful programs that meet customer
A long-time children's librarian and library director, Sullivan (library and information science, Simmons College, Boston) follows his 2003 volume with a second on how librarians can counter the cultu
Dearstyne (information science, University of Maryland) gathers 13 prominent leaders with proven track records in archives and records management to reveal secrets of their success. Contributors repre
Burek Pierce (library and information science, U. of Iowa) offers school, public, and academic librarians a concise guide to teen patrons and how best to reach them Drawing on findings from neurologic
Hassell and Mancall, both professors of information science at Drexel University, recommend a plan for operation of school media centers. The plan will help youth librarians develop and manage collect
Durrance (information science, University of Michigan) and Fisher (information science, University of Washington) explain their How Libraries and Librarians Help (HLLH) Outcome Model, a model for demo
Reference librarians are facing a new information environment that challenges the very nature of their profession. Janes (library and information science, U. of Washington), writing for students new t
Library professionals and contributors in communications and library science give advice on promoting library use to the public, offering strategies for producing brochures using desktop technology, c
Presents an annotated bibliography of general and subject reference books covering the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, history, science, technology, and medicine
In this collection of 11 essays, international contributors in library and information studies, digital humanities, and computer science discuss policies, practices, methods, and research in the manag
This invaluable textbook offers an all-round view of digital libraries and is a core text for students of digital librarianship and related courses at departments of information science and computer s
