This book offers a comprehensive, entry-level guide thatfocuses explicitly on how to collect and manage born-digital content for bootson the ground pract
Thisbook explores the landscape of information literacy (IL) theory and practice,providing an up-to-date guidebook for anyone wishing to develop theirknowledge, understan
This book provides a no-nonsense guide to projectmanagement which will enable library and information professionals to lead or take part in a wide rangeo
Effective library assessment is crucial for a successfulacademic library. But what do we mean by library assessment and how can it beused to improve the library service? Thi
This work gives a detailed overview of issues related to providing access and identity management in the library, especially in relation to protected library e-resources, and gives tips on choosing ac
Aimed at librarians who need to compete with electronic resources, this book offers a practical strategy for remaining competitive as a reference within the community, especially when it comes to appe
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 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
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
The term "Library 2.0" has been recently coined to deal with the interface between Web 2.0 technologies and the library sciences. Godwin and Parker, both members of the SCONUL Working Group on Informa
With ever greater provision of resources in electronic formats, formal recognition is increasingly being given to the growing awareness within the information profession that it is a moral duty as wel
The issues and profession of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) are of significant interest and relevance to organisations and data professionals internationally. Written by two practicing CDOs,
