From 1959 to 2000, various editions and volumes of Walford's Guide to Reference Material, published by the (Brit) Library Association Publishing (now named Facet Publishing), earned the distinction of
This book introduces research data management and discusses the nature of research, what research data is, issues related to research data management, drivers and barriers for it, research data as
This landmark edited collection offers a wide-ranging overview of how rapid technological changes and the push for providing wide access to digitized cultural heritage holdings are changing the landsc
Continuous professional development is a crucial component of a successful and satisfying career. This book offers a wide range of ideas and methods for all library and information professionals to ma
Markless (higher education, King's College London) and Streatfield, an education and libraries consultant and trainer, update their 2006 guide to evaluating the impact of a library's services on users
"This handbook provides library and information professionals with practical guidance to minimize the risk of copyright infringement in the era of information sharing and online collaborative working.
Potter, an academic liaison librarian at the U. of York, UK, presents a guide to elements of marketing and branding for librarians in all sectors, including archives and special collections and academ
Digital libraries have grown quickly as electronic access to information has become more widespread. But while evaluations and feedback from users is considered essential in many environments, the aut
Dawson, an academic support librarian in information services at the London School of Economics and Political Science Library, UK, helps academic library staff locate answers to the most common querie
`Collections management' is a relatively new term in the museums and cultural heritage sector, and yet it is fundamental to what museums do and why they exist. The term is sometimes synonymous with da
Despite the fact that e-books have been in existence for decades in various guises and added to library collections for several years now, there has been a noticeable lack of published manuals on the
Because of the special issues involved in meeting needs relevant to art, design, and art history students and faculty, the role of the arts and design librarian is simply "different" than that of othe
This volume is less a how-to book than a collection of well written essays on the existence and creation of archives that preserve cultural heritage and their intersection with social issues. Drawing
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that has huge implications for libraries. It offers approaches to collection and circulation control hitherto unheard of. It also raises potential
Weaver (learning and information services, U. of Cumbria, UK) compiles 13 chapters that outline methods and models to help librarians, faculty, and staff in higher education adapt their learning suppo
