Library and information sciences Books

Book SynopsisSchool libraries are facing numerous challenges in the 21st century. The number of professionally qualified staff working in schools has fallen in recent years and, increasingly, new appointments to library positions are sorely lacking the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their roles. While there are a number of resources available detailing how to improve your school library once it is up and running there is a dearth of books that deal with the absolute basics in a practical manner, looking at the role from the first day.Creating a School Library with Impact: A Beginners Guide is an introductory manual for anyone entering or looking to enter the exciting world of school librarianship in primary or secondary school settings. It provides readers with everything they need to know and understand from day one from author visits, social media, reading schemes, information literacy, evaluating your library, the physical layout of your room and much more, providing an invaluable guide to those first few years in the role.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The role of the library and librarian within the school 2. The library environment 3. Behaviour: creating a calm working environment 4. Creating a reading rich environment 5. Information and digital literacy 6. Using technology to enhance the library experience 7. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the school library 8. Advocacy, marketing and evaluating your library 9. The primary school library 10. Moving on: CPD and qualifications Appendix 1 Glossary Appendix 2 National book initiatives Appendix 3 National book awards Appendix 4 Links to information literacy models Appendix 5 Links to digital literacy models Appendix 6 Links to evaluation of information models Appendix 7 Organisations supporting primary schools and primary school librarians. Appendix 8 Literacy organisations for primary and secondary schools. Appendix 9 Selected sources of information about children's books. Appendix 10 Approximate comparison of education phases in the devolved nations

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Book SynopsisDeveloping an effective website is important for any organization. While the web designer must create a visually appealing navigable site, the information manager must determine what information is relevant and useful to the end-user. The fully revised and updated edition of this successful book is a guide to developing a website strategy, defining objectives for your website, and gaining an understanding of how to publish information on the web. Since the publication of the first edition the skills required to achieve these aims have become more complex. There is a wider range of authoring software, and users expect more sophisticated sites. Information professionals are finding it necessary to acquire a greater depth of technical skills or a greater understanding of what they wish web designers to do. The contribution of information professionals is now actively sought by web designers, particularly in information-related skills such as metadata and content management, usability, and an understanding of search engines. As well as emphasizing the importance of these major developments, the new edition also covers the many new published standards available. It also examines such key areas as information architecture, content management, portals, weblogs, outsourcing and reputation management. A jargon-busting glossary is provided, together with a helpful list of further reading and other reference sources. Readership: This book is a useful guide for all librarians and information managers involved in establishing and managing an operational website. It is essential reading for senior managers wishing to increase their awareness of how best to structure and organize their web service, and who want to understand more about the essential role that library and information professionals should play.Trade Review"...highly recommended to all LIS professionals, as well as for LIS students. It could also be suitable to a wider audience looking for a non-technical approach to Web site management, especially senior mangers wishing to select a Web team and needing to understand the roles to be filled. It could also stimulate senior managers’ appreciation of the value LIS professionals can add to the design of Web sites and intranets." -- Online Information ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction: the everyday internet 1. The internet revolution 2. LIS professionals and the web 3. Getting on the web 4. The business case for creating a website 5. The webmaster and the web team 6. Populating and organizing your website 7. Managing technical service provision 8. Managing registration, publication, design and accessibility 9. Managing website content 10. Your intranet 11. Developing your website 12. Golden rules of web page content 13. Resource list

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1959, Walford's guide to reference material achieved international recognition as a leading bibliographic tool across all subject areas. But, in the 1990s, the web transformed the information universe; and so we have now transformed Walford. The New Walford (TNW) Volume 1: Science, Technology and Medicine is the first volume of a radically different guide. Published over 3 years, TNW will form the most substantial work of its kind in the English language. This book provides a pathway through the huge quantity of information now accessible via the web. The types of material cited have been greatly widened to reflect the revolution brought about by the use of networked information; but we have made sure that print resources are not ignored where these are still valuable. If you are approaching a subject for the first time, TNW will get you on your way, guiding you to the best starting points for your query. For the information professional, TNW's new way of categorizing resources reflects the fundamental changes that have taken place in the scientific, business, political and social information landscapes. Who is it for This new reference book will be valuable for professionals worldwide who need to suggest resources to people who are relatively unfamiliar with the nuances of a topic and who need to know where to start. The focus is on resources that are most likely to be found and used within public, government, education or business information services. If you are an LIS professional responsible for developing and revising a reference collection, new to reference work, staffing an enquiry desk, a research worker or student, you'll welcome publication of this new work - it's your paper portal to the world of reference resources. Subject coverage mathematics physics & astronomy earth sciences chemistry biological sciences agriculture, forestry, fisheries & food pre-clinical sciences; clinical medicine health natural resources & energy engineering information & communication technology. Subject fields include astrophysics & cosmology biodiversity & conservation genetics, genomics & bioinformatics infectious diseases information system security meteorology & climatology microengineering & nanotechnology palaeontology soil science sports & exercise medicine. Editor-in-ChiefDr Ray Lester held posts in Unilever and a number of university libraries before becoming Director of Information Services at the London Business School and then the Head of Library and Information Services at The Natural History Museum. Subject specialists Catherine Carr, Cranfield University Jim Corlett, Nottingham Trent University Joanne Dunham, University of Leicester Helen Hathaway, University of Reading Dr Jonathan Jeffery, Leiden University Gareth Johnson, University of York Nazma Masud, Royal Society of Chemistry Roger Mills, University of Oxford Lorna Mitchell, Queen Mary, University of London Dr David Newton, The British Library Linda Norbury, University of Birmingham Bob Parry, University of Reading Alison Sutton, University of Reading Elizabeth Tilley, University of Cambridge Dr Barry White, University of Manchester Fenella Whittaker, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Table of ContentsCompiled by subject specialists from internationally renowned organizations, Volume 1 covers 12 broad subject groupings: * mathematics * physics & astronomy * earth sciences * chemistry * biological sciences * agriculture, forestry, fisheries & food * pre-clinical sciences * clinical medicine * health * natural resources & energy * engineering * information & communication technology.

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Book SynopsisHow ambitious are you? Do you have a career plan? Are your skills up-to-date? Where do you want to be in three, five or ten years' time? This book is an essential read for any information professional eager to prosper in the library and information environment of the 21st century. It offers guidance on managing every stage of your career, whether you are a new entrant to the profession wishing to know how to get a foot on the ladder, an information professional in mid-career wishing to progress, or a candidate for a more senior position needing a view of the current state of the profession. Since publication of the first edition there have been a number of changes in employment law, and in the range of skills - online, linguistic, negotiating and consultancy, for example - required for an information professional to be able to deliver the information services of the future. Making full use of case studies, summaries, further readings and referrals to websites and other sources of practical help, this indispensable guide offers advice on: Challenges and changes in employment for LIS professionals Acquiring new types of skills Your master career plan Starting your career in information work Applying for a job Your successful interview Going for promotion Looking sidewards. Readership: This is an essential deskbook to explore if you are an information professional in any sector and at any level wishing to learn the skills and techniques to sell yourself with confidence to current and future employers.Trade Review"...upbeat, easy to read, brief and full of encouraging ideas and examples." -- Marketing Library Services"I would recommend this book as a must-read to any ambitious young information professional." -- Information World Review"It is the sort of book which managers should have on their bookshelf in order to help those they manage." -- Managing InformationTable of ContentsForeword - Sue Hill 1. Scene setting: the challenges of today’s employment market 2. Your master career plan, or, Do you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince or princess? 3. Starting your career 4. Applying for a job 5. Next steps in your career, including promotion plans 6. Your successful interview 7. After the interview 8. Looking sideways . . . and back 9. Other considerations in career planning 10. Career case studies Appendix 1. Typical questions on an application form Appendix 2. A possible CV for a library or information professional

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Book SynopsisThe New Walford highlights the best resources to use when undertaking a search for accurate and relevant information, saving you precious time and effort. For those looking for a selective and evaluative reference resource that really delivers on its promise, look no further. In addition to print sources, The New Walford naturally covers an extensive range of e-reference sources such as digital databanks, digital reference services, electronic journal collections, meta-search engines, networked information services, open archives, resource discovery services and websites of premier organizations in both the public and private sectors. But rather than supplying a list of all available known resources as a web search engine might, The New Walford subject specialists have carefully selected and evaluated available resources to provide a definitive list of the most appropriate and useful. With an emphasis on quality and sustainability the subject specialists have been careful to assess the differing ways that information is framed and communicated in different subject areas. As a result the resource evaluations in each subject area are prefaced by an introductory overview of the structure of the relevant literature. This ensures that The New Walford is clear, easy-to-use and intuitive. Editorial Board Chair: Ray Lester Peter Clinch; Helen Edwards; Heather Dawson; Susan Tarrant Subject Specialists Wendy Buckle; Patricia Budgen; Peter Chapman; Sheila Corrall; Jonathan Cowley; Heather Dawson; Gillian Dwyer; Tracey Ellis; Gwyneth Price; Lynne Seddon; Angela Upton Compiled by leading subject specialists from internationally renowned organizations, Volume 2 covers 15 broad subject groupings: Social Sciences (generic) Psychology Sociology Social Work & Social Welfare Politics Government Law Finance, Accountancy & Taxation Industries & Utilities Business & Management Education & Learning Sport Media & Communications Information & Library Sciences Tools for Information Professionals. Trade Review"Since The New Walford is especially aimed at the newcomer, it serves as a good first-stop resource for students and researchers beginning their research in these selected fields…The work is well designed and indexed, with superb content." -- Booklist"It is logically planned with a clear definition of its audience and what it is trying to do for them. It is also carefully organized and well indexed. Altogether, it deserves the tag on its front cover: "belongs on every reference desk"…it is so much easier to find the resource you need by consulting this well planned, comprehensively indexed and clearly laid out volume." -- Reference Reviews"This is certainly a major array of resources, meticulously organised and concisely described…It is a great reference resource, a worthy global overview of the social sciences, and incidentally a useful portfolio for ongoing library collection development purposes." -- The Australian Library JournalTable of Contents* Social Sciences (generic)* Psychology* Sociology* Social Work & Social Welfare* Politics* Government* Law* Finance, Accountancy & Taxation* Industries & Utilities* Business & Management* Education & Learning* Sport* Media & Communications* Information & Library Sciences* Tools for Information Professionals.

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Book SynopsisThe International Yearbook of Library and Information Management is a thematic, refereed annual publication in the field of library science and information management worldwide. Each volume contains substantive chapters covering current issues, emerging debates and trends, and models of best practice and likely future developments, contributed by an internationally respected panel of researchers, practitioners and academics. The theme for Volume 5, 'scholarly publishing in an electronic era', has been chosen in view of significant recent changes in the publishing world and the impacts that these changes are having on the management of information provision and on access to information in specific communities. The first part of the book offers an overview of current trends in scholarly publishing, and the book is divided into a further six parts each covering an area of core interest: institutional perspectives on scholarly publishing; open access initiatives technical issues in scholarly publishing; use of scholarly publications; economics and logistics of scholarly publishing; international issues. Readership: The International Yearbook is essential reading for information professionals wishing to keep up-to-date with recent developments in library science and information management on a global basis.Trade Review"...an authoritative and wide ranging coverage of the area of scholarly publishing and is a must for both experienced practitioners and researchers, and those new to the field alike. The papers are well written and clearly presented. It is to be commended for purchase by academic librarians in particular, and also by practitioners seeking a state-of-the-art report of this rapidly developing and important area with wide ranging implications for information professionals." -- Performance Measurement and Metrics"...the ten excellent chapters in this book together constitute a tightly structured discussion of the latest developments in topics as diverse as open access publishing, open archiving, usability issues, and electronic books." -- The Electronic LibraryTable of ContentsPART 1: OVERVIEW OF SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY 1. Where is scholarly publishing going? - Dr Fytton Rowland 2. Collaborative transformations in scholarly publishing - Dr Alicia Wise PART 2: INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING 3. The library’s perspective on scholarly publishing in the 21st century - Colin Steele 4. Evolution or revolution in scholarly publishing: challenges to the publisher - John Cox PART 3: ACCESS AND PRESERVATION INITIATIVES IN SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING 5. Access and usability issues of scholarly electronic publications - Dr Gobinda G. Chowdhury 6. The next information revolution: how open access will transform scholarly communications - Dr David C. Prosser 7. Self-archiving publications - Stephen Pinfield PART 4: MODELS AND ECONOMICS OF SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING 8. Electronic books - Louise Edwards 9. Economics of publishing and the future of scholarly communication - Dr John Houghton 10. Usage statistics: achieving credibility, consistency and compatibility - Dr Peter T. Shepherd

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Book SynopsisOne of the biggest challenges faced by any organization today is that of managing electronic records, a vital but complex undertaking involving multiple roles within the organization and strategies that are still evolving. Bringing together for the first time the views, experience and expertise of international experts in the records management field in the public and the private sectors, this book covers the theory and practice of managing electronic records as business and information assets. It focuses on the strategies, systems and procedures necessary to ensure that electronic records are appropriately created, captured, organized and retained over time to meet business and legal requirements. In addition to chapters covering principles, research and developments, there are case studies relating to practice and lessons learned. The chapters are written by a fully international line-up of contributors. Readership: This book explores issues and addresses solutions, not only for records professionals but also for information, IT and business administration specialists, who, as key stakeholders in managing electronic information, may have taken on crucial roles in managing electronic records in their organization. It will also be a key textbook for records management courses.Trade Review"This is an important work that is, in effect, a compendium of the state of the art in electronic records research, theory and practice." -- The Information Management Journal"My own institution is in the early stages of considering these issues and I shall certainly be making use of many of the ideas and lists in the book, which truly offers something for everyone.""My own institution is in the early stages of considering these issues and I shall certainly be making use of many of the ideas and lists in the book, which truly offers something for everyone." -- AriadneTable of Contents1. The wild frontier ten years on - John McDonald 2. The use of standards and models - Hans Hofman 3. Metadata matters - Kate Cumming 4. Digital preservation – ‘the beautiful promise’ - David Ryan 5. Research in electronic records management - Xiaomi An 6. Technologies for preservation - Richard J. Marciano and Reagan W. Moore 7. Legal issues - David O. Stephens 8. Ethics and electronic recordmaking - Verne Harris 9. Competencies – the asset that counts most: on developing human talents as a prerequisite for successful EDRM changes - Thijs Laeven 10. Records management: two case studies from the French private sector - Pierre Fuzeau 11. Implementing a solution for electronic recordkeeping in the public sector - Judith Ellis 12. Playing the long game – creating and maintaining the links in the value chain - Julie McLeod and Catherine Hare

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Book SynopsisMany information professionals working in small units today fail to find the published tools for subject based organization that are appropriate to their local needs, whether they are archivists, special librarians, information officers, or knowledge or content managers. Large established standards for document description and organization are too unwieldy, unnecessarily detailed, or too expensive to install and maintain. In other cases the available systems are insufficient for a specialist environment, or don't bring things together in a helpful way. A purpose built, in-house system would seem to be the answer, but too often the skills necessary to create one are lacking. This practical text examines the criteria relevant to the selection of a subject management system, describes the characteristics of some common types of subject tool, and takes the novice step-by-step through the process of creating a system for a specialist environment. The methodology employed is a standard technique for the building of a thesaurus that incidentally creates a compatible classification or taxonomy, both of which may be used in a variety of ways for document or information management. Key areas covered are: What is a thesaurus? Tools for subject access and retrieval What a thesaurus is used for Why use a thesaurus? Examples of thesauri The structure of a thesaurus Thesaural relations Practical thesaurus construction The vocabulary of the thesaurus Building the systematic structure Conversion to alphabetic format Forms of entry in the thesaurus Maintaining the thesaurus Thesaurus software The wider environment. Readership: Although primarily aimed at the practising information professional, the book is also suitable for students of library and information science.Trade Review"…Essential Thesaurus Construction will surely be of great value to the community of present and future information professionals." -- Library ReviewTable of Contents1. What is a thesaurus? 2. Tools for subject access and retrieval 3. What a thesaurus is used for 4. Why use a thesaurus? 5. Types of thesaurus 6. The format of a thesaurus 7. Building a thesaurus 1: vocabulary collection 8. Vocabulary control 1: selection of terms 9. Vocabulary control 2: form of entry 10. Building a thesaurus 2: term extraction from document titles 11. Building a thesaurus 3: vocabulary analysis 12. The thesaural relationships 13. Building a thesaurus 4: introducing internal structure 14. Building a thesaurus 5: imposing hierarchy 15. Building a thesaurus 6: compound subjects and citation order 16. Building a thesaurus 7: conversion of the taxonomy to alphabetical format 17. Building a thesaurus 8: creating the thesaurus records 18. Managing and maintaining the thesaurus: thesaurus software 19. Conclusion 20. Glossary 21. Bibliography Appendix 1. Sample titles for thesaurus vocabulary Appendix 2. Sample terms for the thesaurus Appendix 3. Facets at stage 1 of analysis Appendix 4. Facets at stage 2 of analysis Appendix 5. Completed systematic display Appendix 6. Thesaurus entries for sample page.

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Book SynopsisLibrary of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) are increasingly seen as 'the' English language controlled vocabulary, despite their lack of a theoretical foundation, and their evident US bias. In mapping exercises between national subject heading lists, and in exercises in digital resource organization and management, LCSH are often chosen because of the lack of any other widely accepted English language standard for subject cataloguing. It is therefore important that the basic nature of LCSH, their advantages, and their limitations, are well understood both by LIS practitioners and those in the wider information community. Information professionals who attended library school before 1995 - and many more recent library school graduates - are unlikely to have had a formal introduction to LCSH. Paraprofessionals who undertake cataloguing are similarly unlikely to have enjoyed an induction to the broad principles of LCSH. This is the first compact guide to LCSH written from a UK viewpoint. Key topics include: background and history of LCSH subject heading lists structure and display in LCSH form of entry application of LCSH document analysis main headings topical, geographical and free-floating sub-divisions building compound headings name headings headings for literature, art, music, history and law LCSH in the online environment. Readership: There is a strong emphasis throughout on worked examples and practical exercises in the application of the scheme, and a full glossary of terms is supplied. No prior knowledge or experience of subject cataloguing is assumed. This is an indispensable guide to LCSH for practitioners and students alike.Trade Review"I would recommend this book to both new cataloguers and lone librarians who find themselves cataloguing with no formal training. I would also recommend it to anyone who feels that they could do with a fresh and fun reminder of the basics of subject headings." -- CILIP Cataloguing and Indexing Group NewsletterTable of Contents1. History and principles of LCSH 2. Subject heading lists and the problems of language 3. Format and display of LCSH 4. The choice and form of headings 5. Content analysis 6. Assigning main headings 7. Structured headings 8. Topical subdivisions 9. Geographic subdivisions 10. Free-floating subdivisions 11. More complex headings: combining the different types of subdivisions 12. Chronological headings and subdivisions 13. Name headings 14. Literature and the arts 15. Headings for music 16. Classification Web 17. LCSH in the online world 18. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisEnterprise search engines locate information from internal servers and external information services and provide solutions for all organisations (including not-for-profit).This unique book is designed to help organizations to understand, specify and implement desktop, website, intranet and enterprise search applications, focusing on the practical aspects, rather than the theory of information retrieval. It will enable you to understand the benefits and issues with each solution whether from the traditional high-end range or the newer plug-and-play solutions.The book covers:the technology of searching defining search requirements usability of the search interface developing the business case selecting a search engine implementing a search engine. Readership: If you are responsible for implementing your organization's internal search strategy this book will give you crucial guidance to be found nowhere else. It also provides essential awareness of the issues for all those on information science courses around the world.Foreword - Tony Byrne 1. Search must work 2. How search works 3. The search business 4. Making a business case for search 5. Specifying and selecting a search engine 6. Optimizing search performance 7. Search usability 8. Desktop search 9. Implementing web search 10. Implementing search for an intranet 11. Enterprise search 12. Multilingual search 13. Future directions Appendix. Search software vendorsTrade Review"Making Search Work by Martin White is a well thought-out, well-researched read for any IT professional looking to handle enterprise searches more effectively...I would recommend this book to those who are considering implementing an enterprise/intranet search engine. There is definitely more to it than meets the eye!"Table of ContentsForeword - Tony Byrne 1. Search must work 2. How search works 3. The search business 4. Making a business case for search 5. Specifying and selecting a search engine 6. Optimizing search performance 7. Search usability 8. Desktop search 9. Implementing web search 10. Implementing search for an intranet 11. Enterprise search 12. Multilingual search 13. Future directions Appendix. Search software vendors

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Book SynopsisEvery profession needs an introductory text to its core body of knowledge. This definitive textbook is the most up-to-date introduction to the profession of librarianship for students and new entrants to the profession available. It is also the first to give a complete overview of all aspects of professional librarianship in the 21st century, and to offer authoritative analysis of modern libraries and librarianship. Key areas covered include:libraries and information services: evolution or revolution? information resources and services information organization and access library and Information users and society library technologies library and information management LIS education and training. Each chapter in this user-friendly text features clear learning aims and objectives and a list of revision questions to test and consolidate knowledge and understanding. Readership: Mapping onto course content for library and information studies in the US, UK and Australasia, this textbook also supports CILIP's Body of Knowledge and provides a single source of introductory explanations of library and information concepts for students. It is also the quintessential primer for new professionals.Trade Review"...the Librarianship book by Chowdhury et al is excellent...It's an incredibly well-rounded introduction to the discipline and is very helpful in providing the broad overview that our students really appreciate as they begin to get to grips with the discipline. I'm now recommending it as the only preferred text when applicants for the course ask about readings before embarking on their studies." -- Peter Reid"This well produced introduction from the reputable publishing arm of CILIP, written by four experienced and authoritative LIS professionals nicely fills a large gap in the professional literature and will be welcomed by LIS students in particular…All in all, a valuable, timely and well produced book, with good references, glossary and Index. It will prove a boon to both LIS students and practitioners and is to be welcomed as a strong asset to the professional literature." -- New Library World"This volume splendidly achieves its aim of being a useful supporting text for any course teaching librarians and other information professionals." -- Australian Library JournalTable of ContentsPART 1: LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES: EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION? 1. The history of libraries 2. Types of library service and library 3. Library design 4. The future of libraries PART 2: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES 5. Content, Storage and Delivery 6. Library services 7. Collection management and collection development 8. Preservation and digitization PART 3: INFORMATION ORGANIZATION AND ACCESS 9. Classification 10. Cataloguing, bibliographic formats and metadata 11. Subject indexing and vocabulary control 12. Information retrieval PART 4: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION USERS AND SOCIETY 13. The library as a social institution 14. Services to library users 15. Government legislation and policies PART 5: LIBRARY TECHNOLOGIES 16. Fundamentals of computing and the information age 17. Information technology standards: databases, markup and internet 18. Library management systems 19. Digital libraries PART 6: MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING IN LIBRARIES 20. The importance of management in librarianship 21. Core management skills 22. Misssions, planning, projects and partnerships 23. Marketing and libraries PART 7: EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN LIBRARIANSHIP 24. Education in librarianship 25. Research in librarianship 26. Epilogue 27. Glossary 28. Resource list.

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Book SynopsisRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) has had a rapid impact on the library world. Its advantage over other technologies used in libraries is usually seen to be its ability to combine the functions of the barcode and the security tag, but with the added advantages of being able to read multiple items seemingly simultaneously without need of line ofTrade Review"…it is THE book to read if you want to inform yourself about the technology…highly recommended for all levels of library and information personnel and for library students and faculty alike…this is a compulsory read and a book I would strongly recommend." -- Library Management"For those libraries looking for a starting point for the evaluation of RFID in the library, this book can be highly recommended...Libraries with existing RFID implementations may also be interested in this book in reviewing their current RFID systems." -- IFLA Information Technology Section Newsletter"If you only read one book on RFID in libraries, this should be the one. 5/5" -- Matt CunninghamTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Terminology: a note about ‘customers’ Acknowledgements 1. RFID, libraries and the wider world Why RFID and libraries? RFID – the technology: a brief history RFID – the technology: frequencies RFID – the technology: process RFID – a disruptive technology . . . ? RFID and the wider world – some existing applications Disrupted libraries? RFID and libraries – a brief summary of the main applications Summary 2. RFID and libraries: the background and the basics The early days RFID in libraries – how it works: the basics Audiovisual material – a problem area . . . Another complicated area – multipart items Summary 3. RFID, library applications and the library management system RFID and the LMS – why do you need both? The changing market for LMS SIP SIP or NCIP? Back-up: is offline service the same as online? Self-payment Staff processes Contents Self-service and the LMS – some other complications RFID and stock control Acquisitions Navigating the library Summary 4. Standards and interoperability Standards, or free for all? Interoperability – is it really needed? It’s not just about interoperability . . . What standards are there? Licence plate or full data? ISO 28560 – towards a standard library data model The AFI (Application Family Identifier) The DSFID Summary 5. Privacy Interoperability and privacy RFID opponents Hotlisting and tracking RFID and (some) religious groups RFID and hacking RFID and legal limitations Encrypted tags? RFID and privacy – a continuing debate Summary 6 .RFID and health and safety RFID – what are the safety concerns? RFID and health and safety law Which standards? RFID and medical devices? RFID and health and safety – the plus side? RFID and health and safety – the future? Summary 7. RFID and library design The changing role of library buildings The impact of computerization What’s this got to do with RFID? Library layout Library furniture Security and building supervision External aspects Summary 8. Building a business case for RFID in libraries, and requesting proposals Risk and reward Rationale Implementing RFID – the benefits Preparing a request for proposal (RFP) Summary 9. Staffing: savings, redeployment or something else? RFID and staffing efficiencies How much work is being saved? Summary 10. Buying a system: evaluating the offers Range of suppliers/range of responses Why systematic evaluation is important How to evaluate systematically Summary 11. Installing RFID: project management Project management Risk management The main tasks The first day live Review and follow-up Summary 12. Making the most of RFID: a case study In the beginning . . . Searching for a solution Looking for a supplier Branding, guiding and layout Staff roles Next stages The roll-out The outcome How important is RFID to this case study? Summary 13. RFID, libraries and the future New and developing uses for RFID Developing tag technology Conclusion Further information Websites Forums Blogs Library RFID system suppliers

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Book SynopsisThere are huge challenges facing the library and information science profession owing to the rapidly changing environment in which it exists. Librarians need to be 'blended professionals' who can take all their professional skills and experience, and adapt them to different business models, strategic challenges and communities of practice. This topical edited collection will stimulate strategic and innovative thinking and question the status quo. It will be a 'must read' for leaders and future leaders of the profession, who will be challenged to align library services with the changing demands of the academic community and the work environment. Edited by a thought leader with an international reputation, it will bring together renowned authors from across the globe who are breaking traditional moulds and boundaries in a way that will have a profound impact on the way libraries and library services are conceptualized in the years to come. They represent the key links in the knowledge chain: authors, publishers, academics, community knowledge creators, librarians and institutions. The five most compelling messages the book will contain are: Engage in and support elearning and social networking Be involved in institutional knowledge and information management strategies Support students and academic staff in the virtual learning space as well as in the library and on the web Be prepared to acquire, manage and make accessible information that is not traditionally the province of the library New paradigms for leadership will be necessary. Readership: This book is essential reading for all library managers and educators who wish to add real value to their organization by thinking strategically and informing decision making at organizational level. It will also be of great value to academic administrators and government policy analysts involved with learning and teaching.Trade Review"This is an extremely good and highly relevant book for academic librarians." -- New Library World"Covering a broad range of topics, this edited volume will appeal to information professionals who are interested in the future direction, challenges and opportunities for library and information services in higher education. Its 12 easily digestible chapters address a range of issues, including information-seeking behaviour, online support for library users, Web 2.0 technologies, new business ideas in publishing, knowledge management, leadership of the future, library buildings, managing research data, partnerships with academic departments and even the future of academic libraries in China." -- Times Higher Education"The book is aimed at library leaders and managers in the main; however it is also valuable reading for academic library staff as well as library educators...The title of the book suggests it is aimed solely at academic libraries; however I would suggest that the ideas and concepts behind the book are likely to be of interest beyond the walls of academic institutions." -- HEA-ICSTable of ContentsForeword - Dame Lynne Brindley Introduction: We create the future! - Sue McKnight 1. Waiting for the barbarians: seeking solutions or awaiting answers? - Derek Law 2. The delete generation: how citizen-created content is transforming libraries - Penny Carnaby 3. Libraries as places: challenges for the future - Andrew McDonald 4. Web 2.0: redefining and extending the service commitment of the academic library - James G Neal and Damon E Jaggars 5. Second Life and libraries: boom or bust? - P Charles Livermore 6. Some new business ideas in the HSS publishing space: what may librarians expect? - Frances Pinter 7. Loosely joined: the discovery and consumption of scholarly content in the digital era - Paul Coyne 8. Knowledge management, universities and libraries - Helen Hayes and Philip G Kent 9. Libraries and the management of research data - Martin Lewis 10. The leadership of the future - Liz Wright 11. Adding value to learning and teaching - Sue McKnight 12. In search of the road ahead: the future of academic libraries in China - Michael Robinson

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Book SynopsisThis essential new textbook provides cataloguers with the skills needed for transition to Resource Description and Access (RDA). The book builds on John Bowman's highly regarded Essential Cataloguing and gives an introduction to Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), which provides the conceptual basis for RDA; discusses the differences between AACR2 and RDA; and shows the current state of play in MARC 21. Key topics are: introduction to catalogues and cataloguing standards the FRBRization of the catalogue bibliographic elements access points and headings RDA: the new standard, its development, structure and features AACR and RDA: the similarities and differences between the two standards the MARC21 record bringing it all together the birth of RDA and the death of MARC. The final chapter includes ten records displayed in AACR2 level 1, AACR2 level 2, RDA and MARC 21, making it easy to see the differences at a glance. There is also a fully explained worked example based on RDA Appendix M. Readership: Written at a time of transition in international cataloguing, this book provides cataloguers and students with a background in general cataloguing principles, the current code (AACR2) and format (MARC 21) and the new standard (RDA). The contextual chapters provide library managers with an up-to-date overview of the development of RDA in order to equip them to make the transition. The book will be essential reading for students of library and information studies and practising library and information professionals in all sectors. It will also be of great interest to the archives sector.Trade Review"Comprehensive, practical, clear, and written with a dash of humour – this is the textbook about AACR2 and RDA for which cataloguers have been waiting." -- Karen Attar"A worthy successor to Bowman's Essential Cataloguing. Practical Cataloguing does exactly what it says on the tin: offers a practical, pragmatic approach to the basics of cataloguing in AACR2, RDA and MARC21 with useful sample records for reference." -- Celine Carty"...a fine example of the kind of transitional work needed as we move forward with implementation and practical application of RDA." -- Shawne D. MiksaTable of Contents1. Catalogues and cataloguing standards 2. The FRBRization of the catalogue 3. Bibliographic elements 4. Access points and headings 5. RDA: resource description and access 6. AACR and RDA 7. MARC 21 8. Practical cataloguing: bringing it all together 9. The birth of RDA and the death of MARC? 10. Examples.

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Book SynopsisA vision for children's library services in the next decade.This book provides a sound background to all aspects of library provision for 6-18 year olds. It is designed to support the strategic planning and delivery of library services and programmes at a local community level or in schools.The book outlines a vision for children's library services in the next decade and carves out a strategy for engaging with the challenges and opportunities for children's librarians and policy makers in the Google environment.This book is accessible, informative and inspiring and offers practitioners the knowledge, ideas and confidence to work in partnership with other key professionals in delivering services and programmes. It provides an evidence base, which promotes and encourages the development of effective library services for children and young people.The case studies, scenarios and vignettes, drawn from UK and international sources, show that the key issues have an international dimension, and the similarities and differences in service provision will be of interest to many. In addition to the two editors, chapters are contributed by a range of internationally known practitioners and academics, offering a wide perspective. Case studies at the end of each section complement themes and practices from previous chapters while rooting the discussion in a specific context.The book is organized into four parts: Children's library services - policy, people and partnerships Connecting and engaging - reaching your audience and catching the latest wave (acknowledging the role of technology) Buildings, design and spaces - libraries for children and young people Issues for professional practice. Readership: This book is essential reading for all senior library practitioners, children's librarians and school librarians, subject co-ordinators, and managers in schools. It will also be of value for all postgraduate students on CILIP accredited library and information management courses.Trade Review"Accessible, informative and inspiring are the words used to describe the aims of this title and are words that should rightly be associated with library services for children and young people. Thankfully, this is a book that does indeed match its inspirations with insightful contributions from librarians, lecturers and researcher’s all with many years of experience in the field. Personal experiences are of particular importance in the field of children’s library services and give this book an accessible and approachable style whilst retaining an appropriate level of academia." -- Library and Information Research"...eminently accessible, and its essays are each supplemented by a host of valuable references and websites. Highly recommended!" -- Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsForeword - Annie Everall OBE Introduction and vision for the book - Carolynn Rankin and Avril BrockPART 1: CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SERVICES – POLICY, PEOPLE AND PARTNERSHIPS 1. Library services for children and young people – an overview of current provision, future trends and challenges - Carolynn Rankin and Avril Brock 2. 21st-century school libraries – visionary spaces for learning - Tricia Adams 3. The changing shape of reading – the 21st-century challenge - Briony Birdi 4. Case study. Engaging and influencing policy and the curriculum – the Scottish Information Literacy Project experience - Christine IrvingPART 2: CONNECTING AND ENGAGING – REACHING YOUR AUDIENCE AND CATCHING THE LATEST WAVE 5. Libraries, literacy and popular culture – let’s get reading! - Avril Brock and Carolynn Rankin 6. Libraries, literacy and popular culture – what’s cool to read? - Avril Brock and Alix Coughlin 7. Creative integration of information technology in the school library - Carol Webb 8. Comics, manga and graphic novels – developing, selecting and promoting a core collection for teenagers and young people - Mel Gibson 9. Connecting and engaging with children and young people – the Australian public library perspective on outreach and marketing - Carolyn Bourke 10. Case study. Partnerships and library outreach in the National Year of Reading 2008 - Carolynn RankinPART 3: BUILDINGS, DESIGN AND SPACES – LIBRARIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 11. Library space and place transformation – designing for the digital natives - Carolynn Rankin 12. Making space for reading – designing library spaces for children in public and school libraries - Rachel Van Riel 13. Case study. Imagine, explore, discover – welcome to The Trove at White Plains Public Library, New York - Sandra MirandaPART 4: ISSUES FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 14. The importance of service evaluation in libraries for children and schools - Lucy Gildersleeves 15. The rights of the child and youth advocacy – issues for professional practice in the library setting - Edward Halpin, Philippa Trevorrow, Laura Topping and Carolynn Rankin

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Book SynopsisOnline video and imaging software gives you the opportunity to communicate with your library users 24/7 - but getting started can be intimidating. This book has the building blocks you need to effectively, affordably, and easily create and broadcast high-quality webcasts to your library users, staff and the social networking sites beyond. Author Sean Robinson details each step in the video creation process, with practical guidance for equipment selection, planning, development, plus the use of quality camera techniques, props and special effects. Robinson also covers post-production, and shows you best practices for marketing your videos and measuring their success. Whether you want to advertise upcoming programs, broadcast book reviews, or film instructional videos about your library's services, this complete how-to guide gives you the all of the practical tools you need to integrate video into your library's repertoire.Trade Review"The first book of its kind to focus on videos and libraries. All major areas are covered plus section on advanced techniques and expert advice from the author who clearly knows his stuff." -- Michael Stephens"Written so that any librarian can understand--whether a reference librarian, a systems librarian, a Web librarian, or any librarian who is not techno-savvy--this book is useful to any person wanting to know more about videos and Webcasts, one seeking to implement these technologies either at the library or for personal use, and for those who already have implemented these technologies but wish to know how to go further and take advantage of these resources." -- ARBA OnlineTable of ContentsForeword - Ellyssa Kroski 1. Introduction: Library Video and Webcast Basics 2. Planning 3. Implementation 4. Marketing 5. Best Practices 6. Measures of Success 7. References and Recommended Resources.

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to the development and operation of digital preservations services for organizations of any size Practical Digital Preservation offers a comprehensive overview of best practice and is aimed at the non-specialist, assuming only a basic understanding of IT. The book provides guidance as to how to implement strategies with minimal time and resources.Digital preservation has become a critical issue for institutions of all sizes but until recently has mostly been the preserve of national archives and libraries with the resources, time and specialist knowledge available to experiment.As the discipline matures and practical tools and information are increasingly available the barriers to entry are falling for smaller organizations which can realistically start to take active steps towards a preservation strategy. However, the sheer volume of technical information now available on the subject is becoming a significant obstacle and a straightforward guide is required to offer clear and practical solutions. Each chapter in Practical Digital Preservation covers the essential building blocks of digital preservation strategy and implementation, leading the reader through the process.International case studies from organizations such as the Wellcome Library, Central Connecticut State University Library in the USA and Gloucestershire Archives in the UK illustrate how real organizations have approached the challenges of digital preservation.Key topics include:Making the case for digital preservation Understanding your requirements Models for implementing a digital preservation service Selecting and acquiring digital objects Accessioning and ingesting digital objects Describing digital objects Preserving digital objects Providing access to users Future trends. Readership: Anyone involved in digital preservation and those wanting to get a better understanding of the process, students studying library and information science (LIS), archives and records management courses and academics getting to grips with practical issues.Trade Review"This book shares useful, practical knowledge in the important area of digital preservation. It provides knowledge of the process for a broad audience, effectively serving as a practical handbook for those specialists drowning in information about digital preservation and needing a clear, practical overview to help them get started. Because of the clarity and practical guidance offered, the book is valuable for the interested non-specialist too, and I would recommend it a must-read for those studying information management." -- Library Management"I recommend the book for archivists, librarians, digital repository managers, and any individual assigned the task of establishing a digital preservation service." -- Journal of Electronic Resource Librarianship"While the content is geared toward libraries, museums, and archives that are producing and maintaining digital content, this book would also be beneficial for professionals outside these fields. Each chapter is organized in a meaningful way, and the entire book flows with a natural progression through the complex stages of digital preservation. There is not a lot of technical jargon and the concepts outlined can be applied to small or large organizations that have a variety of assets. The author does an excellent job presenting complicated content in a digestible way, and offers useful case studies throughout the book. Practical Digital Preservation is an excellent book for anyone working with and producing digital content." -- Library Resources and Technical Services"The book’s structure underpins its value as a practical tool. Refreshingly, it is designed to be read chapter by chapter or is easily navigable topic by topic to suit the needs of the particular reader. There’s a useful table of contents and a consistent layout of each chapter, comprising an introduction, bite-sized sections, a conclusion or next steps, a review of key points, and notes for readers wanting to know more. The substance is illustrated with useful case studies and visual aids such as process flow diagrams. I can imagine returning to this book time and again as a reference text. But the book is much more than a digital preservation primer. There is real substance and Brown has a point-of-view; he rejects aspiring to the “unobtainable, ideal of curatorial perfection”, the one-size fits all “monolithic IT systems” view of digital preservation, reminding us that preservation is an outcome that can be achieved in many ways and degrees of complexity. At the heart of Brown’s proposed strategy is use of a maturity model to identify the appropriate digital preservation implementation in each particular context; in other words he advocates taking a proportionate and risk-based approach. This must be reassuring news to his primary audience: archivists in small organizations outside the flagship national cultural memory preservation programs and for whom the gold-standard digital preservation is unattainable." -- Records Management JournalTable of Contents1. Making the case for digital preservation 2. Understanding your requirements 3. Models for implementing a digital preservation service 4. Selecting and acquiring digital objects 5. Accessioning and ingesting digital objects 6. Describing digital objects 7.Preserving digital objects 8. Providing access to users 9. Future trends.

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Book SynopsisA brand new version of the best-selling enquiry desk reference text, Know it All, Find it Fast. Specifically designed for those working with children and young people in schools, public libraries and at home.Including an invaluable overview of the education system and the school curriculum as well as a comprehensive listing of useful resources by topic, this A-Z covers school subjects from science and maths to reading and literacy, and more general themes such as children's health, wellbeing and hobbiesEach topic is broken down into useful sections that will help to guide your response; • Typical questions outline common queries such as ‘Have you got any information about volcanoes?’• Considerations provides useful hints and tips i.e. ‘Geography now encompasses not only physical and human geography but also environmental geography, social geography, geology and geopolitics.’• Where to look lists relevant printed, digital and online resources with useful annotations explaining their scope and strengths Readership: This is the must-have quick reference tool arming librarians and teachers with the knowledge to deal with any queries thrown at them from children and young people as well as their parents and caregivers. It will also be a handy reference for parents and anyone working with children and young people in other organizations such as homework clubs and youth workers.Trade Review"This immaculately presented book is hugely relevant to today's youthful enquiries. Strongly recommended for all services catering for young people, their parents and teachers." -- Reference Reviews"...a first class reference resource that will save lots of time in seeking out information for inquisitive youngsters. It will become a first port of call for busy professionals. The front cover states that the target audience is “youth librarians and teachers.” I hope that this does not deter parents and young people from also picking up this excellent publication. They will benefit just as much." -- Library Review"...this is a really good book to have on your bookshelves, one that you can dip into for interest as well as research and one that merits regular use in both public and school libraries in the UK. I certainly learnt from it, and will be recommending it myself to staff and students." -- Library ManagementTable of ContentsIntroduction PART 1: GENERAL SOURCESSection 1: Schools and Education Section 2: General Sources Books Dictionaries Encyclopedias Fact Books Language Dictionaries Online Libraries Search Engines Telephone Directories Section 3: General Knowledge Dates, Calendars and Anniversaries Discoveries, Inventions and How Things Work Flags Money Myths and Legends Olympics Population Space, Astronomy and the Solar System Weather Weights and Measures PART 2: SCHOOL SUBJECTS An Overview of the National Curriculum Art Citizenship Design and Technology Drama and Theatre Studies English (Literacy) and English Literature Geography History ICT Mathematics (Numeracy) Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Music P.E. (Physical Education) PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) RE (Religious Education) Science Welsh and Gaelic PART 3: SCHOOL AND HOME LIFE: ISSUES AND CONCERNS Alcohol and Alcoholism Bereavement Bullying Drugs and Smoking English as an Additional Language (EAL) E-safety Examinations, Assessments and Revision Food and Healthy Eating Further Education Gifted and Talented Children Home Education (includes home tutors) Homework Relationships, Sex, Sexual Health and Puberty School Attendance and Behaviour School Travel Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability Work Experience PART 4 HOBBIES, LEISURE AND SPORT 207Section 1 Hobbies and Leisure Acting and Performing Animation, Cartoons, Comics and Manga Chess Cinema, Film and Television Collecting Things Computer Games (for fun) Cooking and Baking Crafts Drawing and Painting Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Family History Fishing Games – Indoor and Outdoor Growing Fruit, Vegetables and Flowers Magic and Magic Tricks Music – Enjoying and Playing Musical Instruments Nature Pets Places To Visit and Things To Do Reading Uniformed Organizations Writing Section 2 Sports An Overview of Sports Athletics and Field Athletics Boxing Cricket Cycling Dance Football Golf Gymnastics Hockey Horse and Pony Riding Ice Skating Martial Arts Netball Rugby Skateboarding and Scootering Swimming Tennis

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Book SynopsisIn order to ease through the RDA: Resource Description and Access transition, specialist cataloguers need information on managing the materials in their areas of responsibility. 'RDA and Cartographic Resources' offers a vital summary and overview of how to catalogue cartographic resources using the new standard.Written by three expert cataloguers, this new book is rich with examples and sample records to illustrate each important aspect of the topic, including:an analysis of what will remain familiar from AACR2, and what is new and different in RDAguidance for creating authorized geographic subject headings using Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Resources (FRBR) and Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD)a detailed examination of geographic subject headings and subdivisions.Readership: Designed for both practising map cataloguers and cataloguers new to cartographic resources, RDA and Cartographic Resources is a one-stop resource for all cataloguers of cartographic materials, especially those looking to understand the differences between cataloguing using AACR2 and cataloguing using RDA.In order to ease through the RDA: Resource Description and Access transition, specialist cataloguers need information on managing the materials in their areas of responsibility. RDA and Cartographic Resources offers a vital summary and overview of how to catalogue cartographic resources using the new standard. Written by three expert cataloguers, this new book is rich with examples and sample records to illustrate each important aspect of the topic, including: • an analysis of what will remain familiar from AACR2, and what is new and different in RDA• guidance for creating authorized geographic subject headings using Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Resources (FRBR) and Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD)• a detailed examination of geographic subject headings and subdivisions.Readership: Designed for both practising map cataloguers and cataloguers new to cartographic resources, RDA and Cartographic Resources is a one-stop resource for all cataloguers of cartographic materials, especially those looking to understand the differences between cataloguing using AACR2 and cataloguing using RDA.Table of Contents1. The Past Is Prologue 2. RDA and FRBR Entities as Applied to Cartographic Resources: An Overview 3. Comparing Standards: Continuing, Different, and Added Practices 4. Navigating RDA to Describe Cartographic Resource Elements 5. Cartographic Resources Cataloging: Moving Forward Postscript.

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Book SynopsisFor over fifty years anyone needing information on British and Irish libraries has turned to Libraries and Information Services in the UK and the Republic of Ireland for the answer. This newly updated directory lists over 2000 libraries and other services in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland, with contact names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email addresses and URLs.The listing is broken down into the following main categories, fully indexed alphabetically:Public library authorities, with entries for headquarters libraries plus the main administrative, divisional, area and regional Universities and institutes of higher education and other degree-awarding institutions, with entries for major departmental and site/campus libraries Selected government, national and special libraries, together with schools and departments of information and library studies.Trade Review'the pre-eminent source for general information and contact details on UK and Irish libraries, deserving a place in any serious reference collection' Reference Reviews 'reliable, convenient, and quite indispensable - this remains an essential annual purchase for any library' Reference ReviewsTable of Contents1. Public libraries in the United Kingdom 2. Public libraries in the Republic of Ireland 3. Libraries in academic institutions in the United Kingdom 4. Selected government, national and special libraries in the United Kingdom 5. Selected academic, national and special libraries in the Republic of Ireland 6. Schools and departments of information and library studies in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland 7. The regions of England.

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Book SynopsisGlobal thought-leaders define the future of research communication. Governments and societies globally agree that a vibrant and productive research community underpins a successful knowledge economy but the context, mechanisms and channels of research communication are in flux. As the pace of change quickens there needs to be analysis of new trends and drivers, their implications and a future framework. The editors draw together the informed commentary of internationally-renowned experts from all sectors and backgrounds to define the future of research communication. A comprehensive introduction by Michael Jubb is followed by two sections examining changing research behaviour and the roles and responsibilities of other key actors including researchers, funders, universities, research institutes, publishers, libraries and users. Key topics include: Changing ways of sharing research in chemistry Supporting qualitative research in the humanities and social sciences Creative communication in a ‘publish or perish’ culture Cybertaxonomy Coping with the data deluge Social media and scholarly communications The changing role of the publisher in the scholarly communications process Researchers and scholarly communications The changing role of the journal editor The view of the research funder Changing institutional research strategies The role of the research library The library users' view. This is essential reading for all concerned with the rapidly evolving scholarly communications landscape, including researchers, librarians, publishers, funders, academics and HE institutions. Readership: Researchers, librarians, publishers, funders, academics and HE institutions.Trade Review"This collection expertly outlines the key areas of flux and uncertainty in scholarly communication." -- Research FortnightIn The Future of Scholarly Communication, editors Shorley and Jubb capture the sense of "ferment" that currently exists on this topic through the voices of contributing disciplinary researchers, publishers, and librarians…The volume is important because it demonstrates that changes taking place now are likely affecting all scholars in every field and will greatly affect academic and research libraries worldwide. -- TechnicalitiesWhile admitting the complexity of the field and key uncertainties, this work nevertheless explores both current issues in scholarly communication and some likely futures. The growth of open access (OA) and simultaneous difficulty in preserving peer review are just two of the subjects which receive attention here, within the context of the "publish or perish" framework. Shorley (scholarly communications advisor, Imperial College) and Jubb (Research Information Network) deliberately chose contributors from a broad range of specialties and perspectives. -- Reference and Research Book NewsThe collection is comprehensive and noteworthy for the clarity and readability of its contributions. The authors come from different backgrounds in science and information science. -- Australian Academic & Research LibrariesTable of ContentsIntroduction: Scholarly communications – disruptions in a complex ecology – Michael JubbPART 1: CHANGING RESEARCHER BEHAVIOUR 1. Changing ways of sharing research in chemistry - Henry S. Rzepa 2. Supporting qualitative research in the humanities and social sciences: using the Mass Observation Archive - Fiona Courage and Jane Harvell 3. Researchers and scholarly communications: an evolving interdependency - David C. Prosser 4. Creative communication in a publish or perish’ culture: can postdocs lead the way? - Katie Anders and Liz Elvidge 5. Cybertaxonomy - Vincent S. Smith 6. Coping with the data deluge - John Wood 7. Social media and scholarly communications: the more they change, the more they stay the same? - Ellen Collins 8. The changing role of the publisher in the scholarly communications process - Richard BennettPART 2: OTHER PLAYERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 9. The changing role of the journal editor - Mike McGrath 10. The view of the research funder - Robert Kiley 11. Changing institutional research strategies - Ian M. Carter 12. The role of the research library - Mark L. Brown 13. The library users’ view - Roger C. Schonfeld

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Book SynopsisDrupal is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that many libraries use to create well-designed, easy-to-use and manage websites. Go step-by-step through the decisions and tasks needed to develop and launch a Drupal-powered site and learn the advantages of the open source approach. Part of the award-winning TECH SET series, this book offers hints and suggestions to work with your IT department, colleagues, and management as you develop your technical specifications. The implementation chapter guides you through installing Drupal, adding modules, developing your own themes (page layouts), and describes librarian created modules that have been shared with the community and can be downloaded and installed on anyone's site. You also get advice on marketing your site, best practices for project management and development, and measuring the success and impact of the site once it launches.Trade Review"Ken Varnum has done a remarkable job pulling together the basics of the Drupal CMS into a readable, short, yet thorough, book." -- Nina McHaleTable of ContentsForeword - Ellyssa Kroski 1. Types of Solutions Available 2. Planning 3. Social Mechanics 4. Implementation 5. Marketing 6. Best Practices 7. Metrics 8. Developing Trends 9. Recommended Reading

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Book SynopsisUser experience (UX) characterizes how a person feels about using a product, system or service. UX design incorporates the practical aspects of utility, ease of use and efficiency to make your web design and functionality decisions with patrons in mind. This results in a better design, a more intuitive interface, and a more enjoyable experience. Part of the award-winning TECH SET series, this book shows you how to get there by providing hands-on steps and best practices for UX design principles, practices, and tools to engage with patrons online and build the best web presence for your library. You'll find out how to conduct a usability test, perform a card sort, make decisions on how to build the architecture of your site, create personas as a cornerstone of your website planning process, create a content strategy, and perform an experience-based evaluation of your site.Trade Review"The book offers a good basic introduction to making a website usable. The instructions are easy to follow. The book is recommended to those undertaking a web project." -- Australian Library JournalTable of ContentsForeword - Ellyssa Kroski 1. Types of Solutions Available 2. Planning 3. Social Mechanics 4. Implementation 5. Marketing 6. Best Practices 7. Metrics 8. Developing Trends 9. Recommended Reading

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of various challenges and contemporary research activities in cultural heritage information focusing particularly on the cultural heritage content types, their characteristic and digitization challenges; cultural heritage content organization and access issues; users and usability as well as various policy and sustainability issues associated with digital cultural heritage information systems and services. Cultural Heritage Information, the first book in the peer-reviewed i-Research series, contains eleven chapters that have been contributed by seventeen leading academics from six countries. The book begins with an introductory chapter that provides a brief overview of the topic of digital cultural heritage information with the subsequent chapters addressing specific issues and research activities in this topic. The ordering of the chapters moves from scene setting on policies and infrastructures, through considerations of interaction, access and objects, through to concrete system implementations. The book concludes by looking forward to issues around sustainability, in the widest sense, that are necessary to think about in order to maximize the availability and longevity of our digital cultural heritage. The key topics covered are: Managing digital cultural heritage information Digital humanities and digital cultural heritage (alt-history and future directions) Management of cultural heritage information: policies and practices Cultural heritage information: artefacts and digitization technologies Metadata in cultural contexts – from manga to digital archives in linked open data environment Managing cultural heritage: information systems architecture Cultural heritage information users and usability A framework for classifying and comparing interactions in cultural heritage information systems Semantic access and exploration in cultural heritage digital libraries Supporting exploration and use of digital cultural heritage materials: the PATHS perspective Cultural heritage information services: sustainability issues. Readership: This will be essential reading for researchers in Information Science specifically in the areas of digital libraries, digital humanities and digital culture. It will also be useful for practitioners and students in these areas who want to know the different research issues and challenges and learn how they have been handled in course of various research projects in these areas.Trade Review"Collaboratively compiled and co-edited by Ian Ruthven (Professor of Information Seeking and Retrieval, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde) and G. G. Chowdhury (Professor of Information Science, Northumbria University, Newcastle), Cultural Heritage Information is comprised of eleven impressively informed and informative articles by lead researchers in the history and impact of digitally transmitted and preserved information upon our cultural legacies. Cultural Heritage Information is a critically important and seminal contribution to academic library reference collections and supplemental studies reading lists with respect to digital libraries, digital humanities and digital culture." -- Midwest Book ReviewThis edited volume is penned by a range of contributors from diverse backgrounds. This is a bonus as it means that the issues covered include not only information seeking behaviour, but also concerns about access to materials, interface design, copyright issues and a broad overview of many topics associated with heritage materials. -- Journal of Pedagogic DevelopmentProvides a number of viewpoints to inform and challenge readers on the primary issues of digital humanities. Academic libraries serving library and information science programs and libraries engaged in digital humanities projects would be advised to consider this book. -- Catholic Library WorldAs this is the first book in the new series started by the Facet Publishing it is proper to congratulate the editors, authors and the publisher with a good start. -- Information ResearchCultural Heritage Information: Access and Management is for students, researchers, and practitioners who want to understand digital heritage’s unique challenges and learn how they have been handled in institutional projects. -- Margot Note * World Monuments Fund *The contributors ... all bring with them considerable expertise and experience in the world on online information management. As a vehicle for provoking more thought and discussion about matters relating to information sciences and the digital world, it more than achieves its aim. -- Lise Summers * Archives and Manuscripts *Overall, this book provides a global overview of issues related to cultural heritage information access and management. The eighteen authors span six countries and the diversity provides a welcome change in perspective from most texts that focus on American institutions. -- Nicole Garrett Smeltekop * Library Resources & Technical Services *... useful for students, researchers, and early practitioners who wish to become more conversant with the challenges and practices of cultural heritage digital environments. -- K. Irwin * CHOICE *Table of Contents1. Managing digital cultural heritage information - Gobinda Chowdhury and Ian Ruthven 2. Digital humanities and digital cultural heritage (alt-history and future directions) - Chris Alen Sula 3. Management of cultural heritage information: policies and practices - Gobinda Chowdhury 4. Cultural heritage information: artefacts and digitization technologies - Melissa Terras 5. Metadata in cultural contexts – from manga to digital archives in linked open data environment - Shigeo Sugimoto, Mitsuharu Nagamori, Tetsuya Mihara and Tsunagu Honma 6. Managing cultural heritage: information systems architecture - Lighton Phiri and Hussein Suleman 7. Cultural heritage information users and usability - Sudatta Chowdhury 8. A framework for classifying and comparing interactions in cultural heritage information systems - Juliane Stiller and Vivien Petras 9. Semantic access and exploration in cultural heritage digital libraries - Ali Shiri 10. Supporting exploration and use of digital cultural heritage materials: the PATHS perspective - Paul Clough, Paula Goodale, Mark Hall and Mark Stevenson 11. Cultural heritage information services: sustainability issues - Gobinda Chowdhury and Ian Ruthven

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Book SynopsisThe text discusses the impact of communication technology on information-based society, particularly in libraries and information science. A comprehensive 6-volume dictionary provides clear explanations of terms and phrases, incorporating the latest research and developments in the field.

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