Contributors in information science, library and information studies, and museum studies offer an introduction to the theory and practice of the interdisciplinary field of digital humanities: the use
This introduction to information policy for librarians examines issues such as censorship, privacy, and intellectual freedom in the library context, looking at issues from the human rights, commercial
Suitable for those working with children and young people in schools, public libraries and at home, this title includes a general introduction covering useful information about education and the curri
Discovery is central to academic activities at all levels, and is a major focus for libraries and museums. This book will help its readers learn how to adapt in a fast changing area to continue to ser
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 offers a comprehensive, entry-level guide thatfocuses explicitly on how to collect and manage born-digital content for bootson the ground pract
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 edited collection brings together global experts to explore the role of information professionals in the transition from an analogue to a digital environment. The contributors, including David Ni
Oppenheim, a retired professor and consultant on legal issues in library and information science, explains the legal principles related to using Web 2.0 or cloud computing applications for information
British librarians and professionals in information and communication weigh in on the debate over whether collection development can be adapted to account for digital media or should be scrapped to ma
Global financial institutions, highly regulated under multiple jurisdictions and subject to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, pose complex challenges to organizational record keeping. This volum
Reading skill is essential to learning all other subjects taught in school. The better the reading skills children have and the earlier they have them determines how rapidly and how well they will ach
No matter what the form of the data, librarians need to be at the forefront of facilitating access to it if they are to remain relevant. Stuart (Centre for e-Research at King's College) foresees such
The Librarian increasingly involves delivering information literacy using a range of teaching methods, from delivering induction sessions to informal one-to-one support on a day-to-day basis. Although
In today's hectic and challenging world of website management, it is increasingly important for cultural heritage institutions to make the most out of their presence online. No longer is it enough to
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
The Web is now an integral part of students' lives in school and in society, and they need to be ever more web alert in order to gain the most from their education. What teachers and teacher librarian
There are huge challenges facing the library and information science profession. Librarians need to be 'blended professionals' who can take their professional skills and experience, and adapt them to
Secker (a learning technology librarian at the London School of Economics and Political Science's Centre for Learning Technology, UK) presents a practitioner's guide to paying heed to copyright issues
This guide to library information services (LIS) focuses on understanding ever-changing user needs and expectations and then giving them what they want. With the advent of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace,
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
