Library and information sciences Books
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Case Studies in Library Security
Book SynopsisThis book employs a familiar vehicle in library literature—the case study—but in a departure from the expected, takes that time-honored genre into a new dimension. Shuman uses the conversational narrative as a vehicle for portraying 40 security and safety issues that may arise in libraries, disturbing or vexing patrons and library staff members, alike. Unlike the traditional narrative approach of other case study books, in this work, each case is presented as a soliloquy, within a fictional but plausible library situation, whereby the protagonist uses his or her own colorful mode of expression to describe not only what happened, but the thought processes that went into decisions reached, and how he or she felt about it afterwards. This approach is designed to make reading about library security not just informative but also interesting and fun to read. The case studies are accompanied by discussion questions.
£37.05
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Big6 Research Notebook
Book SynopsisThe Big6™ Research Notebook is designed to help you and your students successfully complete research and report assignments, while learning topics of interest using the Big6™ approach. Using this tool, the teacher librarian can guide students through the research process in less time, with better results and less frustration for the students. With the Big6™ Notebook, the students have a way to organize their thoughts and note their research findings in a helpful and meaningful format. Sold in packs of 25.
£25.41
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Mayan Folktales, Cuentos folklóricos mayas
Book SynopsisDiscover the traditional stories of the Mayan people of Mexico and Central and South America, and learn about Mayan culture. In this collection you'll find such tales as Uncle Rabbit, Uncle Coyote, How the Serpent was Born, The Moon, The Screamer of the Night, and more than 25 other tales ranging from trickster tales and tales of ghosts and witches to moral tales and tales of the underworld, presented in Spanish and English. A brief history, color photographs of the land, people, and traditional arts, and recipes accompany the tales, placing them within a cultural context. Grades K-12.Trade ReviewThis volume follows a familiar textbook structure--a brief history, followed by a solid and comprehensive compilation of folktales. What makes it unique is the editors' thorough research and their commitment to the culture's oral tradition. Most of the tales were recorded from regional storytellers and all have a Spanish translation. Many of the tales make excellent additions to a storyteller's repertoire, and the introduction and the full-color pictures give sufficient material for reports for older students. Noteworthy among the tales of gods, animals, and the supernatural is the Hansel and Gretel-like story of The Two Orphans, but it is the Mayan version of The Weeping Women/LA Llorona that will garner the most reader (or listener) interest. * School Library Journal *If your collection is lacking in information about Mayan culture, you will be pleased with these retold stories. In addition to providing a succinct summary of Mayan history from the preclassic period through to Mayan life today, it also includes information on the geography, art, cooking, religion, and storytelling in Mayan culture….Recommended. * Library Media Connection *This text for middle and high school students compiles 27 two-page retellings of Mayan folktales. The stories, presented in both English and Spanish, are organized by themes such as animal tales, stories of masters, and encounters with the supernatural. A brief history and portrait of the Maya and their lands opens the text. * Reference & Research Book News *". . . an excellent source for enhancing a cultural diversity program. The folktales are generally brief and no longer than a few pages -- good for novice storytellers. While recommended for all ages, the stories, though some have double meanings, are generally appropriate for use with young children incorporating rhymes and finger plays; but the greatest use would be by the middle and upper elementary/middle school students and teachers. Exploring different areas of the world in their classroom curriculum as well as extending cultural programs would be greatly enhanced by this series." Reviewed as part of the World Folklore series. * Catholic Library World *
£47.00
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Lao Folktales
Book SynopsisThis collection seeks to fill a gap in folktale literature by offering tales of the Lao. Organized by broad themes and types, it offers more than 50 tales, including creation myths, animal tales, Buddhist Jataka and moral stories, trickster tales, riddles, ghost stories, local legends and more from peoples on both sides of the Mekong River. In addition, the book includes general information about Lao geography, peoples, and history, as well as recipes, games crafts, color photos and line drawings.Trade ReviewThe prominent storyteller, Margaret Read MacDonald, has assembled this collection from two authentic Lao scholars and turned them into tales that can be used with children, teens, and adults who want to hear authentic stories and look into the culture….Worth using for comparative folktale lessons and where a Laotian population is in your school or community. * Teacher Librarian *Enhanced with supplementary material such as a brief introduction into the Lao geography and history, as well as notes on tale sources and motifs, Lao Folktales is an undeniably worthy addition to public library, college library, and private folklore collections everywhere. * Midwest Book Review *". . . an excellent source for enhancing a cultural diversity program. The folktales are generally brief and no longer than a few pages -- good for novice storytellers. While recommended for all ages, the stories, though some have double meanings, are generally appropriate for use with young children incorporating rhymes and finger plays; but the greatest use would be by the middle and upper elementary/middle school students and teachers. Exploring different areas of the world in their classroom curriculum as well as extending cultural programs would be greatly enhanced by this series." Reviewed as part of the World Folklore series. * Catholic Library World *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Lao Folktales Chapter 2: Buddhist Jataka and Moral Tales Chapter 3: Trickster Tales Chapter 4: Tales of the Fools Chapter 5: Animal Tales Chapter 6: Riddle Stories Chapter 7: Ghost Stories Chapter 8: Magical Tales Chapter 9: Tales of Helpful Gods and Spirits Chapter 10: Place Legends Chapter 11: Origin Myths of the Lao People Chapter 12: Folk Epics Chapter 13: Lao Geography, History and People Chapter 14: Fun with Lao food, crafts, and games.
£47.00
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Polish Folktales and Folklore
Book SynopsisWit, humor, and warmth permeate the stories in this collection. Here are more than 50 traditional folktales from the people of Poland, ranging from animal and humorous tales to why stories, tales of magic and the supernatural, and local legends. In addition, you'll find riddles, nursery rhymes, games and activities, recipes, and background information on the land, the people, and the stories-all enhanced by maps and handsome color photos and illustrations. A wonderful addition to the folklore collection, this book provides material that folklorists will wish to study, storytellers will be eager to share with their audiences, and educators will want explore with their students. A delicious assortment of folktales from Poland awaits you in this appealing collection. More than 50 tales range from local legends, animal tales, and magic tales to religious legends, stories of demons and supernatural creatures, humorous tales, and how and why tales-exemplifying the Polish spirit, character, and sense of humor. In addition, you'll find historical background; directions for traditional games, crafts, recipes; and color photographs that depict the people, the land, and the traditions of this fascinating country.Trade ReviewThe glossary, list of sources, and bibliography--the most valuable parts of this collection--add to the annotations at the headings of several of the stories. The authors intersperse graphically pleasing wycinanki (Polish folk paper cuts) in black outlines and a few color photographs of actual storytellers, which encourage the reader to learn more about Polish folklore and perhaps visit the fledgling Storytelling Museum established by Malinowski near Warsaw. Potentially useful for those embarking on the study of Polish language, history, or literature. * Choice *". . . an excellent source for enhancing a cultural diversity program. The folktales are generally brief and no longer than a few pages -- good for novice storytellers. While recommended for all ages, the stories, though some have double meanings, are generally appropriate for use with young children incorporating rhymes and finger plays; but the greatest use would be by the middle and upper elementary/middle school students and teachers. Exploring different areas of the world in their classroom curriculum as well as extending cultural programs would be greatly enhanced by this series." Reviewed as part of the World Folklore series. * Catholic Library World *…offers an intriguing invitation to explore a variety of Polish traditions… With the excellent explanatory notes prefacing the work and detailed source notes and bibliography the book underpins entertainment with scholarship… A dip into these pages offers experiences of a world enriched by long historical memory and lively imagination. * American Folklore Society Children's Section *
£47.00
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula: Tales of
Book SynopsisThis unique and diverse selection of traditional folktales from the countries of the Arabian Peninsula appeals to a broad audience, ranging from storytellers and educators to folklorists and scholars. A unique compilation of stories, Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula includes tales from seven countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Coauthored by a renowned folklorist and a professor of education who recalls some of these poignant tales from her own childhood, the book opens with a discussion of the Arabian Peninsula that introduces each country and discusses its terrain, peoples, and current situation to provide important background information. The engaging stories that follow will serve elementary, junior high, and high school librarians as well as public librarians, professional storytellers, and folklorists. The tales themselves—many of which have never been published in English language children's collections—are appropriate for readers grades five and up.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction The Arabian Peninsula The Countries of the Arabian Peninsula Luqman the Wise Folktales from Bahrain Folktales from Kuwait Folktales from Oman Folktales from Qatar Folktales from Saudi Arabia Folktales from The United Arab Emirates Folktales from Yemen Riddles Arabic Words Tale Notes Glossary More Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula Bibliography Index
£47.00
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Mongolian Folktales
Book SynopsisFrom the descendants of the Huns and the mighty warrior, Chinggis Khan (or, as he is known to Westerners, Genghis Khan), and the land of the steppes and the Gobi Desert, come tales of passion, strife, magic, and laughter. This collection of traditional Mongolian folktales, the only one of its kind currently available in English, features more than 60 fascinating stories, ranging from The Legend of the Magic Bone and Seven Brown Mice to The Dreaming Boy and A Fiery Red Khan. The tales are organized in chapters that cover legends, myths, animal tales, magical tales, stories of life conditions, and humor. In addition, the authors provide an introduction to Mongolia, games, recipes, color photos, and notes on the stories. All levels.Trade ReviewThis collection of more than 60 traditional Mongolian folktales is designed for both scholars and general audiences who want to know more about the legends, myths and humor that populate the customs of that country. Editor Pellowski is an author and former librarian from the New York City Library, and she has enlisted the help of famous Mongolian writer and storyteller Dashdondong and photographer and travel guide Borolzoi to translate and retell these tales. Cultural and historical backgrounds are provided for these tales, and extras include Mongolian recipes, glossaries, photographs, maps, drawings and activities for children. * Reference & Research Book News *Storytellers will find rich material in these straightforward and unadorned retellings, and the background information–including riddles, games, crafts, and recipes–will enhance multicultural curricula. Of particular note are the color photos showing children in remote areas receiving and reading books provided by the Mongolian Children's Mobile Library, an award-winning initiative founded by Jamba. * School Library Journal *
£44.65
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Far North Tales: Stories from the Peoples of the
Book SynopsisThis collection of tales represents and preserves the oral heritage of Arctic and Subarctic ethnic groups, so that their stories are no longer in danger of becoming lost to future generations. Far North Tales: Stories from the Peoples of the Arctic Circle captures and preserves the wonderful tales of Siberia, Scandinavia, Greenland, Alaska, and Canada, and offers readers glimpses into the cultures and customs of the people who created them. Gathering more than 30 tales from the Arctic and Subarctic regions—many of them unavailable in contemporary publications and, thus, virtually unknown to readers today—the book provides a sampling of stories grouped by type or theme. There are tales of daily life; creation stories; tales of tricksters and fools; spirits, shamans, and shapeshifters; animals; and heroes and heroines. The ethnic source and country of origin is provided for each tale, as are notes on the tale itself. Background on the geography, history, and cultures of the native peoples round out a book that is a perfect resource for educators and storytellers alike.Trade ReviewA fascinating reference for folklore and cultural studies collections. * Library Journal *
£47.00
ABC-CLIO Make a Big Impact Your School Board Meeting
Book SynopsisThis book details effective strategies for promoting a library beyond the building level in order to make an impact with the influential individuals who make the key decisions that directly affect the school district and library program.Make a Big Impact @ Your School Board Meeting was inspired by the authors'' experiences speaking at local and national library conferences on the topic of making presentations to school boards and forging relationships with key administrators. It became clear that many librarians are unsure how to create a comprehensive marketing plan, and are simply too busy with their day-to-day tasks to tackle this daunting project.This book is written specifically for K12 librarians in the field. It can also serve as an instructional tool for school library certification programs. It spotlights the importance of ongoing advocacy and leadership, teaches school librarians how to demonstrate the tremendous value of their library programs and how they directly im
£33.25
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Tibetan Folktales
Book SynopsisThis collection of folktales provides readers with an extensive overview of the breadth of Tibetan culture, revealing the character of the region and its people as well as their traditional customs and values. Most Westerners are unlikely to travel to the mountainous region of East Asia and experience the Tibetan people and their culture directly. This book provides a way to experience and learn about this remote nation through carefully selected Tibetan folktales that provide readers with a unique glimpse into Tibet's culture, its people, and the land itself through the window of folklore. Providing a unique resource that can serve both as a storytime aid for educators who work with primary school students and a valuable reference for Eastern folklorists, Tibetan Folktales contains more than 30 traditional Tibetan stories that give readers a taste of the land, people, culture, history, religion, and psyche of this remote country. The tales are gathered from contemporary Tibetan storytellers and translated from written sources to represent the rich oral and written literary tradition of Tibet's culture. In addition, the book supplies tutorials for Tibetan crafts and games, a sample of recipes, and photographs and illustrations that create a multidimensional experience of Tibetan culture.Trade Review. . .Tibetan Folktales is the latest addition to Libraries Unlimited's outstanding World Folklore Series. . . . As entertaining as it is informed and informative, Tibetan Folktales is very highly recommended for both community and academic library collections. * Midwest Book Review *Readers from middle school through adulthood will gain a tantalizing glimpse into the layered, complex cultures of a Tibet that is radically changing from its historical roots. . . . [T]his is a collection that can be read and reread. It will be useful for teachers to use in the classroom to introduce students to the rich heritage of Tibet. * Bowling Green Daily News *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Introduction Map of Tibet Autonomous Region Part 1: Tibet: An Overview Part 2: Food, Games, and Crafts Food and Drink Crafts Sports and Games Part 3: The Tales Tales of Origin Animal Tales Tales of Heroes, Deities, and Legendary Figures Magic Tales Legends about Places Tales of Love and Romance Moral Tales Appendix A: Motifs and Tale Sources Appendix B: List of Common Expressions in Tibetan and English Notes Glossary Index
£47.00
ABC-CLIO The RDA Workbook
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£47.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Library and Information Science Trends and
Book SynopsisThis book brings together a range of chapters about the trends in education and research in the field of library and information science (LIS) in the Asia-Oceania region of the world. Why a book about LIS in the Asia-Oceania region? One key reason for a book on the topic is the huge growth of the field in terms of students and schools particularly in Asia. Information is an important part of the human condition and critical to the development of the Asia-Oceania region.Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 From Practice to Academia: 50 Years of LIS Education in Australia. Chapter 3 Keeping Current: The Evolution of Postgraduate Library and Information Studies Education in New Zealand. Chapter 4 From a Distance: Teacher Librarian Training by Distance Collaboration. Chapter 5 Culture, Libraries and Information Services at the Intersection of Development in India: Propelling Growth in the 21st Century. Chapter 6 Environmental Scanning — An Emerging Discipline for LIS Education. Chapter 7 Developing Contextual Perceptions of Information Literacy and Information Literacy Education in the Asian Region. Chapter 8 Information Culture in the Maldives. Chapter 9 LIS Research Trends in Doctoral Studies and Project Work: A Case Study of DLISc, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur (1985–2010). Chapter 10 Virtual Community Research in China: A Critical Review of the LIS Literature. Chapter 11 Indonesian Library and Information Science Research as the Social Construction Process. Chapter 12 Multilingual Resources and Services in Chinese Academic Libraries: A Survey. About the Authors. Subject Index. Library and Information Science Trends and Research. Library and Information Science. Editorial Advisory Board. Library and Information Science. Copyright page. List of Contributors.
£98.99
Emerald Publishing Limited Library and Information Science Trends and
Book Synopsis"Library and Information Science Trends and Research: Europe", co-edited by Professor Amanda Spink and Dr. Jannica Heinstrom provides an understanding of the new directions in library and information science/management, education and research in Europe. The volume focuses on new research directions within the field but will also discuss curriculum changes due to the rapidly developing information world. Europe has developed substantially both socially and economically in the last ten years with a growing population and economy. The field of library and information science/management has also grown in educational and research developments as information increasingly has become a part of people's everyday social and life processes. This book is directly relevant to information scientists, information professionals and librarians, social scientists and people interested in understanding more about the trends and research in library and information science/management in the European region. Undergraduate and graduate students, academics, educators, and information professionals interested in library and information science will find this book of particular benefit.Trade Review"How the LIS [library and information science] field survives over the next 20 years will be played out in educational and industry environments globally." Spink (formerly, information science, Loughborough U., UK) and Heinström (information studies, Abo Akademi U., Finland) thus introduce contributions from LIS academics, scholars from related fields, and information professionals who present a picture of LIS research, education, and practice trends in Europe. Contributors discuss challenges due to the multicultural/multilingual context, disciplinary differences in the identity of LIS in various countries, virtual libraries, and consequent policy decisions. Trends include working toward a common set of cataloging rules, user-generated databases, and assessments of research quality. -- Annotation * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Editorial Advisory Board. Introduction. The Emergence and Impact of Neoliberal Ideology on UK Public Library Policy, 1997–2010. EBLIP and Organisational Recipes: An Analysis of the Adoption and Interpretation of EBLIP in the Library and Information Sector. The ‘Europeanisation’ of Cataloguing Codes: An Analysis of the Evolution of RDA. Virtual Path and Häme-Wiki as Examples of Library 2.0 Services in Finland. The Assessment of Research Quality in UK Departments of Library and Information Management. Research Assessment and the Shaping of Library and Information Research in the United Kingdom. Challenges for Globalised Information Systems in a Multilingual and Multicultural Context. The Bologna Process Impact on Library and Information Science Education: Towards Europeisation of the Curriculum. Education for Digital Librarians: Some European Observations. New Directions in Information Management Education in Denmark: On the Importance of Partnerships with the Business Community and the Role of Interdisciplinary Theory to Create a Coherent Framework for Information Management. Information Science in France. Emergence, Evolution and Perspectives. About the Authors. Library and Information Science Trends and Research: Europe. Library and Information Science. Library and Information Science. Copyright page. Preface.
£98.99
Emerald Publishing Limited Mergers and Alliances: The Wider View
Book SynopsisVolume 36 provides a broad review of the factors that lead to mergers and other alliances, the methods used to ensure effective and successful collaborations, and descriptions of the factors which contributed to less successful efforts at consolidation. The chapters include original research, case studies, literature reviews and conceptual papers.Table of ContentsContributors. Preface. Characteristics of Collaborative Partnerships in Library Technology and Web Service Initiatives: Emergent Patterns and Lessons Learned. Lessons from the Corporate World. With Other Minds: Collaboration in a New Environment—A View from the Council on Library and Information Resources. Regional Library Networks and OCLC: From Collaboration and Interdependence to Conflict and Divorce. Consortia Initiatives in Higher Education Libraries in India: A Reconnaissance of the National Landscape. International Collaboration for a Master’s Degree Program in Library and Information Science. Mergers, Collaborations, Alliances, and Partnerships in LIS Education. Reinventing the Academic Library and Its Mission: Service Design in Three Merged Finnish Libraries. Responding to Crises with Alliances: Evidence from an Academic Library Survey in Greece. IDS Project: Community and Innovation. Index. Mergers and Alliances: The Wider View. Editorial Advisory Board. Mergers and Alliances: The Wider View. Copyright page.
£106.99
Emerald Publishing Limited Information Experience: Approaches to Theory and
Book Synopsis""The German word for experience - Erlebnis - the experience of the life, to live through something - underpins this book: making visible scholarly opportunities for richer and deeper contextualizations and examinations of the lived-world experiences of people in everyday contexts as they be, do and become." (Ross Todd, Preface). Information experience is a burgeoning area of research and still unfolding as an explicit research and practice theme. This book is therefore very timely as it distils the reflections of researchers and practitioners from various disciplines, with interests ranging across information, knowledge, user experience, design and education. They cast a fresh analytical eye on information experience, whilst approaching the idea from diverse perspectives. Information Experience brings together current thinking about the idea of information experience to help form discourse around it and establish a conceptual foundation for taking the idea forward. It therefore "provides a number of theoretical lenses for examining people's information worlds in more holistic and dynamic ways." (Todd, Preface)."Table of ContentsHow to Lose Friends and Alienate People: The High Cost to Business of Poor Information Experiences. Information Experience: Contemporary Perspectives. Researching Information Experience: Object and Domain. Informed Bodies: Does the Corporeal Experience Matter to Information Literacy Practice?. Researching Information Experience: Methodological Snapshots. Information Experiences of Teen Content Creators. Exploring Information Literacy during a Natural Disaster: The 2011 Brisbane Flood. Information Experiences: A Native American’s Perspective. Experiential Brutality in Sense Making: Researching Dynamic Sense Making Processes in Online Discussions about Kidney Failure. Diversifying Information Literacy Research: An Informed Learning Perspective. Information Experiences in the Workplace: Foundations for an Informed Systems Approach. Information Experiences of Female Legislators: Examining Constituency Activities and Representation in the Ugandan Parliament. The Expert Searcher’s Experience of Information. Experiences of Informed Learning in the Undergraduate Classroom. The Emotional Valence of Information Experience: Relation to Personality and Approach to Studying. Information Experience in the Context of Information Seeking Methods by Prospective Students. Information Experience: New Perspectives and Research Directions. A Reflection on the Relationship between the Study of People’s Information Behaviour and Information Literacy: Changes in Epistemology and Focus. Creating and Expressing: Information- As-It-Is-Experienced. List of Contributors. List of Editors. Preface. Index. Information Experience: Approaches to Theory and Practice. Editorial Advisory Board. About the Authors. Library and Information Science. Information Experience: Approaches to Theory and Practice. Copyright page. How to Lose Friends and Alienate People: The High Cost to Business of Poor Information Experiences. Information Experience: Contemporary Perspectives. Researching Information Experience: Object and Domain. Informed Bodies: Does the Corporeal Experience Matter to Information Literacy Practice?. Researching Information Experience: Methodological Snapshots. Information Experiences of Teen Content Creators. Exploring Information Literacy during a Natural Disaster: The 2011 Brisbane Flood. Information Experiences: A Native American’s Perspective. Experiential Brutality in Sense Making: Researching Dynamic Sense Making Processes in Online Discussions about Kidney Failure. Diversifying Information Literacy Research: An Informed Learning Perspective. Information Experiences in the Workplace: Foundations for an Informed Systems Approach. Information Experiences of Female Legislators: Examining Constituency Activities and Representation in the Ugandan Parliament. The Expert Searcher’s Experience of Information. Experiences of Informed Learning in the Undergraduate Classroom. The Emotional Valence of Information Experience: Relation to Personality and Approach to Studying. Information Experience in the Context of Information Seeking Methods by Prospective Students. Information Experience: New Perspectives and Research Directions. A Reflection on the Relationship between the Study of People’s Information Behaviour and Information Literacy: Changes in Epistemology and Focus. Creating and Expressing: Information- As-It-Is-Experienced. List of Contributors. List of Editors. Preface. Index. Information Experience: Approaches to Theory and Practice. Editorial Advisory Board. About the Authors. Library and Information Science. Information Experience: Approaches to Theory and Practice. Copyright page.
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Emerald Publishing Limited The Emerald Handbook of Modern Information
Book SynopsisAward-winning information theorists and practitioners Pearlstein and Matarazzo have assembled a group of top international authors with experience in public, academic, government, and special library settings, including experienced independent information professionals, to address the critical issues facing Information Management (IM) today. This new handbook provides a context for approaching the world in which information professionals work; a tool, the Balanced Scorecard, to help demonstrate contribution and value; and a review of opportunities for new areas of employment and career development, ripe for applying the Information Services skill set. Through combinations of topical chapters with common themes, the professor and student will find a multi-perspective approach to the IM landscape. Used as a ready-reference, the IM practitioner will find both theoretical and pragmatic approaches to inform their decision making on traditional as well as new challenges. For information and IM professionals, librarians, and students, this must-have handbook provides invaluable insights from the leading names in the field, enabling you to make the best decision no matter what challenges you face.Trade ReviewLibrary and information professionals present an integral text for masters of library science students and a reference for information professional practitioners, but warn that it does not encompass all modern information theories, procedures, and practices. Whether read sequentially or in topical combinations around common themes, they say, the chapters provide a construct through which both students and practitioners may learn about the major challenges facing them in the early part of the 21st century, and find some guidance in how to tackle them. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsPreface: Why a Handbook Now? Part One: The Context 1. The Economy at Large and Why You Should Care; Niloufer Sohrabji 2. Disruption and the Management of Information; Linda Berube 3. Leadership and the Political: The Environment of the Information Management Organization; John Buschman 4. Making the Business Case; Ulla de Stricker, Cindy Shamel and Constance Ard 5. Positioning for Success: A Rose by any other Name; Laura Soto-Barra and Mary Glendinning 6. Leading and Managing Strategy in the 21st Century; Mary Lee Kennedy and Rebecca Jones 7. The Delicate Balance in Copyright Today; Michele Ayers 8. Stepping Out: Organizing Information in the 21st Century; Lynne C. Howarth 9. Sustainability: What Does It Mean for You and for Your Library?; Gary Shaffer Part Two: The Balanced Scorecard: A Framework for Demonstrating Contribution Customer Metrics 10. Information Audit and Impact Assessment; Sue Henczel 11. Models of Service in an Age of Acceleration; Claire Gunnels and Susan E. Green 12. Rethinking the Physical Library - Academic; Chris Flegg 13. Rethinking the Physical Library - Special: Transforming the Information Organization; Cindy Sullivan 14. Rethinking the Physical Library - Small-Medium Public Libraries; Nanci Milone Hill 15. Rethinking the Physical Library - Large Public; David Leonard 16. Information Literacy: What does it Mean and Where does it Fit In?; Laura Saunders 17. Information Veracity and the Threat of "Fake News"; Leigh Montgomery and Barbara Gray 18. Reference Reimagined; Tamika Barnes, Iyanna Simms and Christopher Moffatt 19. Marketing Your Expertise; Anne E. Rogers and Kaia L. Densch Internal Process Metrics 20. Optimizing, Measuring, and Reporting Value on Content Acquisition; Robin Neidorf 21. Negotiate for Information Like It Is Your Own Money - with Savvy and the Right Skills; Willem C. Noorlander 22. Evaluating and Managing Information Services; Larisa Brigevich 23. Knowledge Management Skills Applicable to Information Management - Information Management Skills Applicable to Knowledge Management in an Organization; Eva Semertzaki 24. Records Management: Fit, Value and Placement within an Organization; Chris Bednar 25. IS and Archives; Sylvia James Learning & Growth Metrics 26. Education for Success: Multiple Avenues and Options; Susan DiMattia 27. Evaluating Staff Roles and Retention; Barbara Hirsh Financial Metrics 28. Financial Metrics: What You Need to Know; Sylvia James 29. Competition and Collaboration: Insights from the Information Supply Chain; Jack Cahill 30. Resourcing Strategies; Stephen Phillips 31. Cost Recovery - Strategies and Options; Jill Strand Epilogue: "All Progress is Change" 32. Big Data, Big Opportunity for Librarians and Information Professionals; Amy Affelt 33. Big Data and Text Analytics; Helen Clegg and Hugo Evans 34. Opportunity: Competitive Intelligence and Information Management; Cynthia Cheng Correia 35. Opportunity: Talent Acquisition; Christian F. Henning 36. View from the Top: What the Bosses Think; Laura Garza, Marian Krupicka and Anon
£174.79
Emerald Publishing Limited Re-envisioning the MLS: Perspectives on the
Book SynopsisAt the heart of any discussion about the future of libraries is the future of librarians—and how well our instructional programs, especially the Master of Library Science (MLS) degree, prepare them for their careers. Building on the Re-envisioning the MLS initiative from the University of Maryland’s iSchool and the Information Policy & Access Center (iPAC), this book continues the critical conversations around preparing future librarians. Library and information science (LIS) programs are the foundation of librarianship, and their design requires input from everyone in the field—from academics designing programs and courses, to practitioners reflecting on how prepared (or unprepared) they are to serve their communities, to hiring authorities considering qualifications of candidates. The second installment of this two-part volume explores many of the challenges and opportunities inherent in the future of the MLS degree, including the changing nature of the communities that libraries serve and how LIS education should address these changes, how archival training must accommodate big data, the specialized skill sets librarians need on the job, and how best to prepare librarians for their role as educators. These conversations will never be fully resolved, as LIS education must continue to evolve to ensure the efficacy of libraries and the librarians at the heart of the work.Trade ReviewIn this first volume of a two volume-set, library professionals, administrators, researchers, and educators from North America and Australia provide 14 chapters on innovative approaches to library and information science education, focusing on issues of degree accreditation, outcomes assessment and measurement of programs, preparing and supporting new professionals, and new approaches to the incorporation of theory, advocacy, and political engagement into the library and information science curriculum. They discuss the relevance of American Library Association accreditation in library and information science degrees, impostor syndrome in new professionals, experiential learning and the changing role of theory in curriculum, measuring degree outcomes, student engagement, recent graduates' perceptions of their programs, what library workers wish they had learned during graduate school, changing talent practices in academic libraries, libraries and library and information science education in Australia, undergraduate library degrees, the needs of academic and other libraries, and the necessity of including political literacy and advocacy in the curriculum, as well as the need for design thinking and inventive approaches to designing degrees, curricula, and jobs in the field. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: Re-envisioning the MLS; Johnna Percell, Lindsay C. Sarin, Paul T. Jaeger, and John Carlo Bertot Chapter 2. Imposter Phenomenon and the MLIS; Caitlin McClurg and Rhiannon Jones Chapter 3. A Contract You Have to Take: Debt, Sacrifice, and the Library Degree; Jennie Rose Halperin Chapter 4. The Relevance of ALA Accreditation: An Insider’s View of the ALA Committee on Accreditation; Bradford Lee Eden Chapter 5. Workforce Data and Re-envisioning the MLS; Kathleen De Long and Marianne Sorensen Chapter 6. Transforming Library and Information Science Education by Design; Eileen G. Abels, Lynne C. Howarth, and Linda C. Smith Chapter 7. Exploring Culminating Experiences: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice in LIS Education; Mandi Goodsett Chapter 8. On Teaching Political Literacy; John Chrastka Chapter 9. Student Engagement for Student Learning: Preparing Inclusive and Impactful Change Agents Through High-Impact Student Engagement in Systematic Program Planning; Elizabeth Lieutenant Chapter 10. Swiss Army Degree: Library and Information Science; Dustin Fife and Mary Naylor Stephens Chapter 11. Inside the New Academic Library; Katherine Simpson Chapter 12. Letting go, Holding on, or Re-envisioning? Challenges and Opportunities for LIS Education in Australia; Mary Anne Kennan, Mary Carroll, and Kim M. Thompson Chapter 13. Undergraduate Library Degrees: Five Ways Library and Information Science Bachelor Programs Can Revitalize the MLS; Lynn C. Warner Chapter 14. Transitioning from the MLS to the MLD: Integrating Design Thinking and Philosophy into Library and Information Science Education; Rachel Ivy Clarke and Steven Bell
£78.99
Business Science Reference Innovations in the Designing and Marketing of
Book SynopsisCompounded with the emergence of information technology, information services have become more complex. In order to break the bottleneck in providing information services, the information behavior of the user community must be studied and library staff must be effectively trained to identify, adapt, and satisfy the information needs of every type of information seeker.Innovations in the Designing and Marketing of Information Services provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of improving and expanding information resources and services in a cost-effective way and enables librarians to plan and present information services for the betterment of civil society. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as e-resources, knowledge ethics, and user-friendly technology, this book is ideally designed for librarians, information scientists, behavioral scientists, information technologists, marketers, marketing executives, academicians, researchers, and students.
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Emerald Publishing Limited Exploring the Roles and Practices of Libraries in
Book SynopsisOver the past fifty years, only a small body of knowledge has been published regarding libraries in prisons. Exploring the Roles and Practices of Libraries in Prisons: International Perspectives aims to strengthen and expand this body of knowledge, with each chapter addressing different aspects of the roles and practices of library services to prisons and prisoners. Writing from Croatia, Sri Lanka, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Australia, Norway, Germany and the United States of America, this edited collection focuses on prison library programming, the role of prison libraries as supporters of prisoner literacy development, censorship, future visions for prison libraries, and descriptions of prison libraries across the world. Libraries in both adult and juvenile prisons are studied, as are prison libraries from diverse carceral contexts such as the rapidly expanding American carceral system, through to the 'normalisation' prisons of Norway. This book will be of interest to prison managers, education and custodial staff, prison librarians, library and information studies academics and students, education researchers and practitioners, readers interested in social justice, education, censorship, prison life, and prison reform.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Jane Garner Part 1. Library programs and services Chapter 1. Exploring the rehabilitative role of the prison library: addressing sensitive information needs via cultural activities; Cheryl Canning and Steven Buchanan Chapter 2. Expanding library service in jails and prisons through hip hop. Meditation, and creativity; Kim McNeil Capers, Jill Anderson, and Nili Ness Part 2. Prison libraries and literacy learning Chapter 3. Libraries Tasmania Prison Library Literacy Service: practitioner reflection; Iona Johnson Chapter 4. Power to the people: public libraries using critical information literacy pedagogy in prisons; Emilie Hancock Part 3. Censorship Chapter 5. Collaboration among prison libraries, public, and academic libraries and the impact of censorship; Dale Monobe, Bobbie Bushman, and Sarah McCall Chapter 6. Books behind bars: cases of censorship in two South Mississippi prisons; Jennifer Elaine Steele Part 4. Prison libraries around the world Chapter 7. Prison librarianship and prisoner education: a case study from Northern Ireland; Jayne Finlay and Jessica Bates Chapter 8. Exploring juvenile justice facility library provision in Australia and South Carolina, USA; Jane Garner Chapter 9. Reading behind bars: results of a study into reading interests and library use of prisoners in Croatian correctional facilities; Meri Bajić, Martina Dragija Ivanović, and Sanjica Faletar Tanacković Chapter 10. Experiencing prison libraries in Sri Lanka: drawbacks and potential; Padma Bandaranayake Chapter 11. Books open worlds for people behind bars: Library Services in Germany’s prisons ranging from local best practice examples and regional experiences in North Rhine-Westphalia to steadily growing internationality; Gerhard Peschers Part 5. Future views for prison libraries Chapter 12. Mandatory minimums: staffing correctional libraries; Erin Boyington and Renee Barnes Chapter 13. Patron-centered services: disrupting the narrative of reformation and reading American jails and prisons; Jeanie Austin and Emily Jacobson Part 6. Voices from the inside Chapter 14. Normalisation in the prison library; Tina Malén Hansen Chapter 15. Escaping into the prison library; Damien Linnane Chapter 16. “What a difference it made to my life”: an interview with an Australian prison library user; Anonymous
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Emerald Publishing Limited Videogames, Libraries, and the Feedback Loop:
Book SynopsisVideogames, Libraries, and the Feedback Loop: Learning Beyond the Stacks offers fresh perspectives of youth videogaming in public libraries. Abrams and Gerber delve into research-based accounts to explore feedback mechanisms that support important reflective and iterative practices. Highlighting how videogame library programs can evolve to meet contemporary needs of youth patrons, the authors equip readers to re-envision library programming that specifically features youth videogame play.Trade ReviewAbrams and Gerber masterfully illustrate it is no longer a question of whether gaming-driven learning practices should be included in literacy learning spaces such as libraries, but rather what’s taking us so long to provide these opportunities to all youth. The Feedback Loop Framework and the multi-iterative ways learners evaluate and reflect on their own learning experiences has tremendous implications not only for the fields of gaming and libraries, but also the very ways we consider youth meaning making in traditional learning spaces. The youth will show us the way, they always do; we just need to be prepared to trust and follow. Abrams and Gerber show us how. -- Shelbie Witte, Ph.D., Kim and Chuck Watson Endowed Chair in Education, Oklahoma State University, USA, author of Text to Epitext: Expanding Students' Comprehension, Engagement, and Media LiteracyVideogames, Libraries, and the Feedback Loop, by Sandra Schamroth Abrams and Hannah Gerber, is an extremely useful and revelatory read that describes how libraries and librarians can foster learning and discovery through videogame play. It's useful in the sense that librarians and, actually, educators, in general, can take lessons learned from the authors' examination of what sorts of learning and meaning making come from the use of videogames in supported learning spaces. Central to how the learning is examined is this concept of the feedback loop--a set of real-time indicators and signifiers that players interact with that helps them understand their place in a game and make strategic decisions on how to proceed. Chapter 2, which covers the feedback loop is crucial reading for anyone designing learning spaces that focus on iterative and interest-driven experiences (aka the I2 approach covered in Chapter 5). Indeed, the book and the feedback loop lens are a revelation for me (an instructional game designer turned professor) as I think about engaging course design and my role as a co-learner/explorer with my students in a higher education environment that was forced to shift to online instruction! This detailed account of how learners engage with videogames with collaborative support is very timely and I cannot recommend this book enough. -- Mark Danger Chen, Ph.D., Lecturer, Interactive Media Design, University of Washington Bothell, USA, author of Leet Noobs: The Life and Death of an Expert Player Group in World of Warcraft.Drs. Sandra Abrams and Hannah Gerber provided a detailed look at implementing videogames programming in libraries. Drs. Abrams and Gerber bring extensive experience in research on videogames and youth. This book offers insights to both researchers and practitioners for how to implement a videogame program but also what those programs can provide to youth who are participating, beyond just playing a videogame. The framework of a feedback loop that Drs. Abrams and Gerber present, although a well-known concept within videogames, provides those offering videogame programming in libraries a much needed way to assess their programs and determine success. Whether you are offering your first videogame program or you are a seasoned pro, this book offers new insights for everyone. -- Crystle Martin, Ph.D., Director of Library and Learning Resources, El Camino College, California, USA, author of Voyage across a Constellation of Information: Information Literacy in Interest-Driven Learning Communities.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The Feedback Loop: Learning from Videogame Experiences Chapter 3. A Tale of Two Library Videogame Spaces Chapter 4. Meaning Making through the Feedback Loop Chapter 5. Where Do We Go from Here? (Re)Thinking Library Videogame Spaces through the Feedback Loop Chapter 6. Looking Forward: Possibilities for Future Library Videogaming Programs
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Digital Libraries
Book SynopsisThe very recent emergence of the 'information society' has created new situations that political and economic disciplines have never previously considered. There is a new complexity and many open questions for both individuals and societal macro-structures, which have to maintain, despite this revolution, a satisfactory level of activity and at the same time have to build a new state of stability. With regard to problems identified by many researchers relating to the storage and processing of (semi-)structured digital data, accessibility and sharing, intellectual property, digital documents, information retrieval, information literacy, relevance of information, information profiles of users, etc., the policies envisaged by some for the 'information society' may cause concern and embarrassment from a scientific point of view. This book gathers together 13 contributions from leading information science researchers and presents some of the scientific challenges for these areas, which are also the greatest challenges facing us in the current digital age.Table of ContentsPreface xv Fabrice PAPY and Gil-François EUVRARD Chapter 1. The Growth of the Role of Librarians and Information Officers in Digital Libraries 1 Christian LUPOVICI 1.1. Changes in the world of documentation 1 1.1.1. Transformations in society 3 1.2. Transformations in the economic situation of libraries 3 1.2.1. Too many hits?! The new trend of vague search entries 3 1.2.2. The integration of heterogenous services 4 1.2.3. The librarian’s challenge to reach customer satisfaction 5 1.3. Changing a paradigm: changing the object “information” 5 1.3.1. Breaking with the traditional way of managing physical objects 5 1.3.2. New objects in documentation 6 1.4. Changing a paradigm: information in a network of documentation 7 1.4.1. Information is linked to a network of information 7 1.4.2. Processing a high flux of dematerialized information 8 1.5. A new way of organizing libraries: the impact of the digital revolution 8 1.5.1. Impact on the functioning of a library 8 1.5.2. Impact on the concept of information 9 1.5.3. Impact on distribution 9 1.5.4. Impact on intellectual property 9 1.6. New trends 10 1.6.1. Introducing administrative aspects of documentation into the document 10 1.6.2. The librarian’s role in the editing process 10 1.7. The digital library 11 1.7.1. The virtual library 11 1.7.2. A “real” library 11 1.8. Introducing different layers to the core sector of the profession 12 1.8.1. Support for online library users 12 1.8.2. Providing training for users 12 1.8.3. Managing materialized objects as well as digital documents 12 1.9. Broadening skills and responsibilities for all of the library’s staff 13 1.9.1. Managing old and new techniques simultaneously 13 1.9.2. Increasing qualifications and responsibilities 13 Chapter 2. The Tao of the Digital Library: A Library Without a Librarian? 15 Joachim SCHÖPFEL and Jacques CREUSOT 2.1. The technological supremacy of the concept of the “digital library” 16 2.2. TSI’s influence on the market 18 2.3. The virtualization of a document’s function 19 2.4. Development and changes to job profiles in the CNRS directory 1982–2002 20 2.5. Supporting professions – the INIST approach 22 2.6. A new job profile is emerging – the e-serials librarian 24 2.7. Developments in training requirements – the UKSG workshops 1990–2004 26 2.8. “He who takes the longest strides…” 28 2.9. Bibliography 30 Chapter 3. The Reader Faced with a Digital Library: the Experience of the Pasteur Institute 33 Emmanuelle JANNÈS-OBER 3.1. Introduction. 33 3.2. Which services should be aimed at what kind of audience? 34 3.2.1. Content 35 3.2.2. Services 36 3.2.3. Programs 38 3.3. How are services used? 39 3.3.1. Empirical knowledge and how users carry out their research 39 3.3.2. Some statistics 41 3.4. Current problems 42 3.4.1. How to organize the extremely high number of hits 42 3.4.2. Can the costs be controlled? 44 3.4.3. How to create a new dialog with the user. 44 3.4.4. Appendix: Biolib’s search interface 46 Chapter 4. University Students’ Information Strategies: From Institutional Expectations to Real Uses 47 Marie DESPRÉS-LONNET 4.1. Introduction 47 4.2. Methodological issues 48 4.3. Relating use and environment 50 4.4. Resource legitimacy 53 4.5. The evolution of the figure of the “third party” 56 4.6. Conclusion 57 4.7. Bibliography 58 Chapter 5. The Digital Spirit: Digital Libraries and Democracy 61 Olivier FRESSARD 5.1. Books and libraries function as an objective spirit 61 5.2. The symbolic value of books stored within a library 63 5.3. How can the project of a digital library be realized? 64 5.4. Digital libraries are actually very rare! 66 5.5. Technical supports and new ways of reading 66 5.6. Two different types of logic within reading processes 69 5.7. The sociological significance of different reading processes 71 5.8. Does the “library of democracy” exist? 71 5.9. Access and usage 73 5.10. Tocqueville – a sociological model of democracy 74 5.11. The library’s devices and the disposition of the public 76 5.12. Libraries are facing a cultural crisis 78 5.13. Conclusion 80 5.14. Bibliography 80 Chapter 6. Accessing Library Catalogs in the Age of Digital Libraries and Search Engines: Gaps, Disruptions and Transformation? 83 Dominique LAHARY 6.1. Prehistory 83 6.1.1. Secondary information 84 6.1.2. What about access to documents? 86 6.2. The age of OPAC 86 6.2.1. A high level of uniformity 87 6.2.2. How to access documents according to their content 87 6.2.3. Too many or no hits at all – a choice must be made 88 6.2.4. Some progress is being made 88 6.2.5. Disadvantages and features the system lacks 89 6.2.6. Are catalogs actually used by the public? 89 6.3. The secret order 91 6.3.1. Libraries must now imitate search engines which so successfully imitated them in the first place 91 6.3.2. The secret order’s manifesto 92 6.3.3. Plea for resurgence 92 6.3.4. Realizing the project 94 6.3.5. Remote access 99 6.3.6. New solutions combined with traditional ones 100 6.4. Conclusion 101 6.5. Bibliography 102 Chapter 7. Stakes and Prospects of Heuristic Visualization for OPAC Use 103 Sophie CHAUVIN 7.1. Complexity of information systems 103 7.1.1. Complexity of inter-related information systems for documentation 105 7.1.2. Complexity, training and catalogs 106 7.2. Sense and visualization 107 7.2.1. The multidimensional space of a library 107 7.2.2. Accessing the stock of documents via metadata 108 7.2.3. Improved online catalogs – they lead to an increase in unintended applications 110 7.3. Visualization and the trail of knowledge 110 7.3.1. Principles of a heuristic visualization 110 7.3.2. Reticular systems and hypertextual trails 112 7.4. Interface, intermediaries and amplification of coherence 115 7.5. Usage and perspectives 116 7.6. Bibliography 118 Chapter 8. 3D Interaction for Digital Libraries 123 Pierre CUBAUD 8.1. Introduction 123 8.2. The page as a surface 124 8.2.1. Structured light 126 8.2.2. Photogrammetry 127 8.3. The book and reading interfaces 130 8.4. Research collections and research interfaces 134 8.5. Conclusion 139 8.6. Bibliography 140 Chapter 9. Using Facets to Classify and Access Digital Resources: Proposal and Example 145 Michèle HUDON 9.1. Introduction 145 9.2. Examining existing classification structures 147 9.2.1. Sample 147 9.2.2. Methodology 147 9.2.3. Results and discussion 148 9.3. A faceted structure to organize and access resources in a virtual library in education 151 9.3.1. Creating a special virtual collection of web resources in education 152 9.3.2. Classification and indexing 154 9.3.3. Development of a faceted classification structure 155 9.3.4. Using the faceted structure 159 9.3.5. Next steps 165 9.4. General conclusion 165 9.5. Bibliography 166 Chapter 10. Digital Libraries: the Publication of Legal Documents Online within the Info-mediation Service 169 Fabien GIRARD DE BARROS 10.1. Availability, instantaneity and simplicity of information: the minimum requirements for legal publications on the Internet 170 10.1.1. Accessing legal information: application of the classic unities of tragedy within the company 171 10.1.2. Judicial security and the instantaneity of the response 172 10.1.3. The simplicity of access: ergonomics – providing a helping hand with the abundance of information available on the Internet 173 10.2. The relevance of information: from the documentalist’s know-how to the documentalist/info mediator 175 10.2.1. The emergence of relevant search engines 175 10.2.2. Contextualization: first steps towards the relevance of information 176 10.2.3. Providing training for the jurists: reinforcing the link between the jurist and the documentalist 176 10.3. The sharing of judicial information: when the judicial publisher becomes the computer technician 177 10.3.1. Intranet: the symbiosis of official information and personal doctrines 178 10.3.2. Channels: communication within the communication service 178 10.3.3. The alert and the newsletter: managing updates 179 10.4. Conclusion 180 10.5. Bibliography 180 Chapter 11. What Scholarly and Pedagogic Material is Available Online for the Virtual User Within French Universities? 181 Ghislaine CHARTRON and Marc MINON 11.1. The availability of scholarly and pedagogic material online within French universities: an assessment 181 11.1.1. An economic scale that distinguishes three models 182 11.1.2. Published material as public property 182 11.1.3. Published material within a market economy 184 11.1.4. Published material and a common economy 186 11.2. Published digital resources and distance teaching devices: an even weaker synergy 188 11.3. The evolution of activities for libraries: future priorities? 190 11.3.1. Evolution of activities 190 11.3.2. Two future priorities for libraries 191 11.4. Bibliography 193 Chapter 12. The Revel@Nice Project: the Creation and Prospects of a Pioneering Site of Online Periodicals and Journals 195 Michel ROLAND 12.1. The project 195 12.1.1. Purpose of the site 195 12.1.2. History 197 12.2. Creation 199 12.2.1. Timetable for the creation of the site 201 12.2.2. Human resources and project management 201 12.2.3. Precisions and modifications 203 12.2.4. Launch of the site and performance analysis 204 12.3. Sustainability and longevity 205 12.3.1. Publishing sustainability 205 12.3.2. Technological sustainability 205 12.3.3. Institutional sustainability 206 12.4. Post-scriptum: today 207 12.4.1. Visibility 207 12.4.2. Versioning 207 12.4.3. Current prospects and perspectives 208 Chapter 13. Evaluating the Use and Users of Digital Journal Libraries 211 David NICHOLAS and Paul HUNTINGTON 13.1. Introduction 211 13.2. Digital libraries evaluated 213 13.3. Use of digital journals 214 13.3.1. Downloads (ranked lists) 215 13.3.2. Article use 215 13.4. Site penetration and “bouncing” 216 13.4.1. Infrequent visitors 217 13.5. Reflections on what constitutes a digital library “user” 217 13.6. Reflecting on the meaning of “use” 218 13.7. Widespread popular interest in digital journals 218 13.7.1. The rising popularity of the e-journal 218 13.7.2. Abstracts make a come back 219 13.8. Search approaches 219 13.9. User diversity 220 13.10. Conclusions 221 13.11. Bibliography 222 Chapter 14. Digital Collections in Libraries: Development and Continuity 223 Hélène ROUSSEL 14.1. Introduction 223 14.2. Adaptations and alterations in the document chain 224 14.2.1. Identification and selection 224 14.2.2. Purchases, subscriptions and licenses 225 14.2.3. Intellectual and physical processing of documents 227 14.3. Searching and catalogs 229 14.4. … searching and mega-catalogs 230 14.5. Organization of collections 231 14.6. Physical processing, accessibility and placement online 231 14.7. Preservation 232 14.8. … and dissemination 232 14.9. Conclusion 233 14.10. Bibliography 234 Chapter 15. Ergonomic Standards and the Uses of Digital Libraries 235 Nicole LOMPRÉ 15.1. Introduction 235 15.2. The evolution of ergonomic standards for user interfaces 236 15.2.1. Guidelines for leading computer manufacturers 240 15.2.2. Recommendations by WCAG for accessibility and standard number ISO/DIS 9241-171 242 15.2.3. Publishers and ergonomic recommendations 245 15.3. Study of the uses of digital libraries 247 15.3.1. Libraries and privileged relationships with the users 247 15.3.2. Getting lost in digital library interfaces 248 15.3.3. The use of online catalogs and databases 249 15.3.4. Listening to the researchers’ needs 252 15.3.5. User-centered focus groups within libraries 253 15.3.6. Suggested recommendations for improving digital libraries 253 15.3.7. Recommendations based on user opinions 256 15.4. Conclusion 256 15.5. Bibliography 258 Chapter 16. A Document Information System Within the University: From the Project’s Conception to its Installation 263 Corinne LEBLOND 16.1. Where do the university and its document information system originate from? Conditions for use of such a system 265 16.1.1. Local context: the document information system within the university 265 16.1.2. The emergence and development of a regional online university 266 16.2. The implementation of the document information system 267 16.2.1. The success of the modernization of documentation 267 16.2.2. The objectives and main priorities of the document information system 268 16.3. From the idea to reality: the spread of the document management system and the documentation portal 273 16.3.1. Technical configuration of the document information system 273 16.3.2. The document information system as a development tool 273 16.3.3. The services on offer when carrying out research from the documentation portal 275 16.4. The evolution and spread of the document information system 277 16.4.1. Strengthening co-operation with other university services in order to gather and broadcast all of the digital information that has been produced 277 16.4.2. The integration of the document information system within the global information system of the University of Artois 278 16.4.3. Providing the content for the document information system 279 16.5. Uses and feedback 280 16.6. Prospects and development 283 Chapter 17. Do Libraries Have a Future in Academia? 285 Robert CAMPBELL 17.1. The control of knowledge 285 17.2. The changing use of journals 286 17.3. Will the serials librarian survive? 287 17.4. Towards a more efficient system 288 17.5. The challenge ahead 290 17.6. The versioning problem 291 17.7. Developing countries 291 17.8. Open computation 291 17.9. Conclusion 292 17.10. Bibliography 293 List of Authors 295 Index 299
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Emerald Publishing Limited Exploring the Digital Frontier
Book SynopsisThis volume presents international research and exhaustive reviews of literature on a range of issues related to the evolving digital environment. Topics addressed include: the educational impact of the digital environment on LIS education curricula and delivery mechanisms; information representation and learning in video games; social semantic corporate digital libraries; the use of E-texts in research projects in the humanities; and information access in e-government environments. Issues surrounding the improvement of library catalogues by emulating web-based search engines, and the extent to which collaborative information seeking is/is not enabled by existing search engines and tools are also explored. With the growing trend for digital-only access to information, this text makes an important contribution in both highlighting problems and challenges, and pointing to pathways for future solutions. Part of the Advances in Librarianship book series, it is a key resource for practitioners, researchers, students and faculty members seeking in-depth literature and solutions to current and emerging issues in library and information science and related fields.Table of ContentsContributors. Preface. Collaborative Information Seeking: A Literature Review. Using Search Engine Technology to Improve Library Catalogs. Information Representation in Mainstream Videogames. Library and Information Science Education in the Digital Age. E-Government and Public Access Computers in Public Libraries. Social Semantic Corporate Digital Libraries: Joining Knowledge Representation and Knowledge Management. Planning Strategically, Designing Architecturally: A Framework for Digital Library Services. Recent Trends in EU Information Policy: Toward Greater Transparency in the Information Society. Subject Index. Editorial Advisory Board. Exploring the Digital Frontier. Copyright page. Author Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Aslib Directory of Information Sources in the
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1928, the Aslib directory is the leading information sources reference work on organizations of all kinds.Now published in its 13th edition, the title's diversity is reflected by the wide spectrum of entries. The Directory is widely regarded as the best publication of its type.The Aslib Directory of Information Sources in the United Kingdom provides instant access to listings of over 11,000 associations, clubs, societies, companies, educational establishments, institutes, commissions, government bodies, and other organizations which provide information freely or on a fee-paying basis.Entries include:* National Asthma Campaign* Snowdonia National Park Society* British Judo Council* BBC Libraries and Archives* Architects and Surveyors Institute.Each entry is listed alphabetically and includes the organization's name and contact details, type and purpose, and lists publications and collections where appropriate. The Directory also contains a comprehensive index of acronyms and abbreviations and a substantial cross-referenced subject index.Trade Review'The most useful directory for libraries in Great Britain.' - Reference Reviews'This latest edition improves on previous standards of exellence.' - Reference Reviews
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Taylor & Francis Ltd ASLIB Directory of Information Sources in the
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1928, the ASLIB Directory is the leading information sources reference work on organizations of all kinds. Now published in its sixteenth edition, the title's diversity is reflected by the wide spectrum of entries. The Directory is widely regarded as the best publication of its type.The ASLIB Directory of Information Sources in the United Kingdom provides instant access to listings of 6,600 associations, clubs, societies, companies, educational establishments, institutes, commissions, government bodies, and other organizations which provide information freely or on a fee-paying basis.Entries in the sixteenth edition include: Macular Disease Society Costume Society of Scotland Parentline Plus Centre for Global Energy Studies Surrey Performing Arts Library. Each entry is listed alphabetically and includes the organization's name and contact details, type and purpose, and lists publications and collections where appropriate. The Directory also contains a comprehensive index of acronyms and abbreviations and a substantial subject index.
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Springer International Publishing AG Proximity and Epidata: Attributes and Meaning
Book SynopsisThis book provides a new model to explore discoverability and enhance the meaning of information. The authors have coined the term epidata, which includes items and circumstances that impact the expression of the data in a document, but are not part of the ordinary process of retrieval systems. Epidata affords pathways and points to details that cast light on proximities that might otherwise go unknown. In addition, epidata are clues to mis-and dis-information discernment. There are many ways to find needed information; however, finding the most useable information is not an easy task. The book explores the uses of proximity and the concept of epidata that increases the probability of finding functional information. The authors sketch a constellation of proximities, present examples of attempts to accomplish proximity, and provoke a discussion of the role of proximity in the field. In addition, the authors suggest that proximity is a thread between retrieval constructs based on known topics, predictable relations, and types of information seeking that lie outside constructs such as browsing, stumbling, encountering, detective work, art making, and translation.Table of ContentsProximity and Clues.- More than Meets the Eye.- Epidata, Clues, Threads, and Webs.- Provocations and Invitations.
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De Gruyter Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek
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Random House USA Inc How Reading Changed My Life Library of
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WW Norton & Co Library An Unquiet History
Book Synopsis"Engrossingly saturated with fascinating lore, colorful anecdotes, and deft portraits." —Hilarie M. Sheets, New York TimesTrade Review"Gifted and eloquent, Battles has written a pertinent book, full of insight and humanity." -- Nicholas Basbanes, author of On Paper"Huge in scope…engaging." -- BookPage"Blow[s] the dust off our stodgy, conventional conception of the library to reveal the living heart of culture." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review"Battles’ book is an obvious choice for bibliophiles. But the author’s evident enthusiasm for his subject just might fan into flame any passion for books and libraries that smolders in the heart of the general reader, too." -- Boston Herald"Elegantly written....A great read, flowing over many time periods and geographic regions." -- Library Journal"Battles turns an all-seeing telescope on the most spectacular galaxy in our intellectual heavens—that magnificent constellation of books we call a library—and brings into focus the brightest stars and blackest holes in its dynamic history." -- Richard Lederer, author of A Man of My Words"Splendidly articulate, informative and provoking…sweeping in its inclusiveness, extraordinarily brisk in narrative vigor, and consistently lively—utterly trumping the cliches of the mustiness of libraries and the dreariness of librarians. A book among books, to be savored and gone back to." -- Michael Packenham - Baltimore Sun"This is an idiosyncratic and brave book…like many other fine works of literature, [it] is not unlike a library." -- Dallas Morning News"Fascinating…At its heart, the book is above all a celebration of mankind’s ceaseless quest to quench curiosity and organize knowledge—a quest all the more timely, yet more overwhelming, in an era when our collective 'library' has swelled into the world wide web, the largest information system humanity has ever known." -- Maria Popova, author of Figuring
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Lerner Publishing Group Do You Know Dewey
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Fordham University Press Reading Publics
Book SynopsisA history of public libraries in New York City before the founding of the New York Public Library. Most of these libraries were accessible through a membership or an annual subscription. Explores the private and public purposes of public libraries before the advent of tax-supported public libraries.Trade Review"A deeply researched, well-written, and solid contribution to library history literature that will interest not only members of the library profession but also scholars and students of intellectual, cultural, social, urban, and print culture history whose own research has been heavily influenced by the rich collections Glynn discusses." -- -Wayne Wiegand Professor of Library and Information Studies Emeritus, Florida State University. "For anyone studying the history of public libraries this will be an essential work of reference, but it is also full of interest for anyone wishing to know more of the social and cultural history of New York generally". -- -Ian McGowan Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues "A wonderful book. Thoroughly enjoyable." -- -Christine Pawley University of Wisconsin-Madison " ... Tom Glynn recalls how the libraries were transformed into a uniquely accessible resource through a public-private partnership made possible by Gilded Age philanthropy." -Sam Roberts, The New York TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction: Readers, Libraries, and New York City Before 1911 Chapter 1: The New York Society Library: Books, Authority, and Publics in Colonial and Early Republican New York Chapter 2: Books for a Reformed Republic: The Apprentices' Library in Antebellum New York Chapter 3: The Past in Print: History and the Market at the New-York Historical Society Library Chapter 4: The Biblical Library of the American Bible Society: Evangelicalism and the Evangelical Corporation Chapter 5: Commerce and Culture: Recreation and Self-Improvement in New York's Subscription Libraries Chapter 6: "Men of Leisure and Men of Letters": New York's Public Research Libraries Chapter 7: Scholars and Mechanics: Libraries and Higher Learning in Nineteenth-Century New York Chapter 8: New York's Free Circulating Libraries: The Mission of the Public Library in the Gilded Age Chapter 9: The Founding of the New York Public Library: Public and Private in the Progressive Era Conclusion: New York's Public Libraries and the Elusive Reading Publics Works Cited Notes
£32.48
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The School Librarians Compass
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book will infuse pre-service and in-service training and instruction with realism and complexity. The fictionalized stories offer details and insights into what happens when human beings work to implement “best practices,” standards, and core values in the very real and messy contexts of school libraries today. The addition of reflective questions and relevant resources further problematize the scenarios and offer rich opportunities for discussion. * Sue Kimmel, Professor, Library and Information Studies, Old Dominion University, USA *In The School Librarian’s Compass, Dr. Morris has provided just the right mix of authentic scenarios, probing questions, and resources for further exploration. This book will be useful to library science students and practicing school librarians alike as they delve more deeply into critical issues and topics in the field. * Audrey P. Church, Professor of School Librarianship, Longwood University *School librarians love well-crafted stories that engage the reader and promote thought and discussion. Rebecca Morris, with her wonderfully unique book of short stories, provides our profession with just that! In this must read title, she addresses a wide range of school library relevant topics through carefully-crafted scenarios and reflection questions. This book is the perfect read for a professional book study or to use with pre-service librarians * Dr. Jennifer Sturge, Specialist for School Libraries, Calvert County Public Schools *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Student Voice Supporting Students’ Mental and Emotional Health Scaffolding Student Success in Literary Analysis Welcoming Families to Open House Guiding Peer Feedback in Science Inquiry Recruiting a New Team of Library Volunteers Walking Out with Help from the Library 2. Instruction and Assessment Using Evidence to Evaluate Practice Introducing Fresh Expectations in the School Library Detecting Bias with Eighth Graders Codesigning Assessments with a Middle School Teaching Team Teaching a New Digital Citizenship Curriculum Facilitating Group Discussions 3. Traditional and Digital Literacies Teaming Up to Solve Real-World Problems Building a Culture of Reading Remixing Storytelling Uniting for Information Literacy Piloting a Family Book Club Curating Is the Thing 4. Access to Materials and Spaces Justifying the Library Rules Avoiding Tough Topics in the Fiction Collection Excluding Library Users Proposing a Fine-Free Library Analyzing Use of the Makerspace Labeling Books 5. Leadership and Partnerships Leading Professional Learning Partnering with Public Libraries and Librarians Evaluating the School Library Stepping Up for School Library Advocacy Running for President Asking for Money Appendix A: Professional Learning Activities Appendix B: Quick Takes Appendix C: Library Stories IRL: School Librarians Recount Pivot Points Index
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Library Programs and Services
Book Synopsis'Social Work Connections' and 'Career Connections' sidebars are part of an update that elaborates on new trends, provides new readings, and offers a great deal of practical (and sometimes humorous) advice about working in library public services.The ninth edition of Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals builds on the strong foundation of the previous editions. Award-winning and widely published author G. Edward Evans returns with a new co-author, Stacey Greenwell, in this update that combines their signature style of textbook readability, informality, and sometimes humor, as well as their knack for balancing foundational topics and new trends.A new feature in the ninth edition is the incorporation of the concept of library social work through Social Work Connections sidebars in each chapter. Anecdotes throughout the text and Career Connections sidebars offer practical advice and specific current examples. Greenwell and Evans have combined severalTrade ReviewLibrary Programs and Services: The Fundamentals is a must-read for librarians. The authors provide a comprehensive and insightful overview of the various programs and services offered by libraries, and the book is filled with practical tips and best practices for implementing them effectively. The book offers a deep understanding of the current challenges and opportunities that librarians are facing and how to navigate them. The writing is clear and concise, making it easy to understand even for those new to the field, and the authors provide a solid foundation for librarians to understand the library landscape and build successful and impactful library programs. The book is also a valuable resource for library students and professionals looking to improve their understanding of libraries and their services. * Russell Michalak, Director of Library and Archives at Goldey-Beacom College, USA *Brimming with practical advice, concise overviews of key concepts, and engaging anecdotes, this new edition of Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals is essential reading for LIS students, public services staff, and library administrators alike. In addition to chapters on the core functional areas of access, reference, instruction, collections, and programming, there are several focused on essential topics including staffing, security, technology, finance, and legal issues. The former deftly summarize common practices and emerging trends while also advocating for compassionate and inclusive policy. The latter identify crucial issues that administrators, and in some cases, employees, must be prepared to address. With its breadth of coverage and warm style, this volume is invaluable to all who strive to provide high-quality services to library users. * Jason Coleman, Academic Services Librarian, K-State Libraries, USA *Table of ContentsList of Tables Preface to the Ninth Edition 1. Introduction to Library Public Services Library Functions Library Types and Library Users Quality Service Customer Service Training Libraries and Social Work Closing Thoughts References 2. Reference Services Types of Reference Questions The Reference Interview Reference Service Categories In-House Reference Training Closing Thoughts References 3. Instructional Services The Nature of Instructional Services Information Literacy Defined The Need for Information Literacy Instruction Types of Information Literacy Instruction Instructional Methods Classroom Pedagogy Instruction: Moving Theory into Practice Online Instructional Support Scheduling Assessing Learning Closing Thoughts References 4. Access Services Loan Systems Borrowers Loaning Materials Privacy of Loan Data Stack Maintenance E-Reserve Services Acquiring Materials Beyond the Library Interlibrary Loan Document Delivery Cooperative Resource Sharing Legal Concerns Closing Thoughts References 5. Physical Collections How Publishing Works Serials Types of Serials Paper-Based Collection Issues for Public Service Staff Government Information Archives—Special Collections Media Collections Media Ratings and Libraries Closing Thoughts References 6. Online Collections Differences between Digital and Other Resources Online Resource Types Digital Permanence Closing Thoughts References 7. Programs and Services Programming Services Closing Thoughts References 8. Technology Issues Libraries and Technology Public Access to Computers Online Government Information and Services Social Media Developing a Social Media Policy and Plan Social Media in Libraries Measurability: The Impact of Social Media in the Library Closing Thoughts References 9. Legal Issues Creating Libraries Users and the Law Library Services and the Law Contracts and Licenses Copyright Closing Thoughts References 10. Fiscal Issues Budget Basics Budget Formats Fund Accounting Garnering Budget Support Other Sources of Funding Closing Thoughts References 11. Ethical Issues Ethical Concepts Workplace Ethics and Values Professional Ethics Intellectual Freedom Self-Interest Other Potential Ethical Challenges Closing Thoughts References 12. Staffing Categories of Information Service Personnel The Staffing Process Staff Development, Training, and Retention Performance Appraisal Part-Time Staff Closing Thoughts References 13. Safety Aspects Risk Assessment and Management Disaster Preparedness Planning Technological Security Bugs and Other Nasty Things Collection Safety People Safety Challenging Users Closing Thoughts References 14. Library as Place Library as Place Managing the Facility Deferred Maintenance Sustainability Planning for Renovation or New Space Moving to a New Location Joint-Use Facilities Closing Thoughts References 15. Assessment Key Concepts Reasons for Doing Assessments Tools That Aid in Assessment Efforts Outcomes Closing Thoughts References Index
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Magic Egg and Other Tales from Ukraine
Book SynopsisDiscover Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction to Ukrainian folk literature are followed by 33 traditional tales-humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, and even spooky tales. Ukraine, a country that was for years forgotten, has recently emerged from the shadows of the former Soviet Union to take its place on the world stage. This unique collection of stories introduces readers to Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction to Ukrainian folk literature are followed by 33 traditional tales-humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, and even spooky tales. Color plates and line drawings illustrate elements from the stories and show readers some of the landscape, architecture, and folk arts of Ukraine. A great source for read-alouds and student reports, this book is a wonderful addition to the school or public library collection. With the recent influx of immigrants from Ukraine, renewed interest in this part of the world, and the country's increased visibility in international politics, this book will be a valuable resource for school and publicTrade ReviewWorth its weight in gold to students preparing reports, or teachers seeking information for their students . . . An excellent addition to the World Folklore Series, and one to which I know I will return. * Second Story Review *An excellent resource for school and public libraries. * Library Lane *An extensive bibliography of interesting books make this collection all the more enjoyable and truly useful in multicultural programs, a special designation that few other collections deserve. * Territorial Tattler *Captivating tales, of interest for all ages . . . Excellent for read-alouds storytelling . . . Historical and cultural information includes maps, comprehensive glossary, and pronunciation guide. * Catholic Library World *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction to Ukrainian Folktales Introduction Maps Color Photographs Part IAnimal Tales Pan Kotsky, Sir Puss O'Cat Old Dog Sirko Clever Little Fox The Garden Further Adventures of Fox and Wolf The Donkey and the Wolf The Little Round Bun The Mitten The Turnip Part IIHow and Why Stories How the Earth Was Made How Evil Came into the World The Sun, the Frost, and the Wind Dnipro and Dunai Saint Cassian The Christmas Spiders The Red Death Part IIIMoral Stories The Stolen Postoly and the Boiled Eggs The Two Daughters Honesty and Dishonesty The Clever Maid The Gossip The Old Father Who Went to School Dovbush's Treasure The Man Who Danced with the Rusalky Part IVLegends and Fairy Tales The Golden Slipper Oh! Lord of the Forest The Frog Princess The Flute and the Whip The Doll The Stranger The Sorceress Pea-Roll-Along The Magic Egg Glossary and Pronunciation Guide Bibliography Index About the Author About the Story Editor
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Tales
Book SynopsisFrom a culture too often forgotten, overlooked or even oppressed; here are more than 30 tales, representing all regions of Kurdistan and the four main Kurdish dialects-from the Kurdish Cinderella story and animal stories to stories based on legendary figures (e.g., Rustemé Zal-the Kurdish Hercules)-organized by theme and type. Most of these stories have been collected from contemporary Kurdish storytellers, with others translated and adapted from transcripts of oral tellings and small tale collections in the Kurdish dialect. Background information on the people, their history, their land, and their customs is provided, along with color photos, maps, a glossary, and sample recipes, crafts, and games. All levels. The largest ethnic group without their own nation-state, there are an estimated 30-40 million Kurds living throughout the world today. The majority live in Kurdistan, a region stretching over parts of Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria. As a minority in these countries, the Kurds have struggled for independence throughout history and into recent times and have often been oppressed, persecuted and deported from their land. The purpose of this volume is to introduce readers to the Kurdish people, their cultural traditions and their stories. This unique collection, the first of its kind in English, features tales collected first-hand by the author during several years of travel to the Kurdish region of Turkey. A Fire In My Heart serves as a reference and program resource for educators and librarians, introducing students and the public to this ancient culture. The book is especially suited to those working with Middle Eastern children and their families in the US and abroad. From the Kurdish Cinderella story, Fatima, and humorous animal tales to stories based on legendary figures, for example the Herculean Rustemé Zal, these thirty-three tales from the varied regions of Kurdistan and the four major dialects are a wonderful resource for storytellers, folklorists and scholars. After seven years recording Kurdish tellers and traveling to remote mountain villages the author provides a valuable collection of previously unpublished tales, traditional recipes and games. The book is augmented by stories translated and adapted from small tale collections in Kurdish, as well as rare color photos from Iraqi-Kurdistan in 1955 and recent photos of village life. Background information on the Kurdish people, their history, land and customs is provided. All levels.Trade ReviewFrom her own collecting efforts and from the contributions of several Kurdish friends Diane has amassed here a useful collection of Kurdish tales. The book includes also recipes and games. We are fortunate to have had these tales collected in this trying time for the Kurdish people. Diane is to be lauded for her efforts and Libraries Unlimited for its publication. * In The Wind *A labor of love and a magnificent achievement, this collection of tales, legends, recipes, games and history takes readers vividly into the traditional village life of the Kurds, a little-known and politically beleaguered ethnic group whose homeland straddles the borders of Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey. Supported partly by grants (including one from NSN), Edgecomb traveled into Turkish Kurdistan, collecting stories from villagers whose language itself had been banned. The resulting book brings lively and unusual stories to light, each one carefully placed in its social and historical context. * Storytelling Magazine *A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Tales introduces readers to the Kurdish people, their cultural traditions, and their stories. It presents 33 tales representing all regions of Kurdistan and the four main Kurdish dialects--from the Kurdish Cinderella story Fatima to animal stories and stories based on legendary figures (e.g., Rusteme Zal, the Kurdish Hercules)--organized by tale type. * Library Media Connection *Diane Edgecomb has spent seven years traveling all around Turkey gathering traditional Kurdish fairy tales, animal fables, and hero tales like that of Shahmaran, a half snake, half woman. Her book, A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Tales, is the first comprehensive collection of those stories to be published in English. * The Boston Globe *This is the first book in my library covering tales from this specific region. A few of the tales are familiar but even those are interesting variants of stories collected from other regions. This book also contains the most detailed information about the culture from which the stories were collected and is illustrated throughout by photo's of people going about their daily work, providing an insight into the lives of the people. The stories vary in length and cover a fascinating range of material. * Storylines *In this volume, an excellent team has collected many folk tales about the culture, but the volume is more than that. It begins with a brief history of the culture and peoples spreading over several countries of the Middle East and includes authentic recipes and typical meals eaten by the Kurds, before launching into various stories, legends, and folktales. Thus, it is a great place to introduce or have students introduce the culture to the rest of us. * Teacher Librarian *". . . an excellent source for enhancing a cultural diversity program. The folktales are generally brief and no longer than a few pages -- good for novice storytellers. While recommended for all ages, the stories, though some have double meanings, are generally appropriate for use with young children incorporating rhymes and finger plays; but the greatest use would be by the middle and upper elementary/middle school students and teachers. Exploring different areas of the world in their classroom curriculum as well as extending cultural programs would be greatly enhanced by this series." Reviewed as part of the World Folklore series. * Catholic Library World *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Part 1: Background Part 2: The Stories Appendix: Pronunciation Guide Index About the Author and Contributors
£54.92
University of Massachusetts Press Wild Intelligence: Poets' Libraries and the
Book SynopsisInformation science was a burgeoning field in the early years of the Cold War, and while public and academic libraries acted as significant sites for the information boom, it is unsurprising that McCarthyism and censorship would shape what they granted readers access to and acquired. Wild Intelligence traces a different history of information management, examining the privately assembled collections of poets and their knowledge-building practices at midcentury.Taking up case studies of four poets who began writing during the 1950s and 1960s, including Charles Olson (1910–1970), Diane di Prima (1934–2020), Gerrit Lansing (1928–2018), and Audre Lorde (1934–1992), M. C. Kinniburgh shows that the postwar American poet's library should not just be understood according to individual books within their collection but rather as an archival resource that reveals how poets managed knowledge in a growing era of information overload. Exploring traditions and systems that had been overlooked, buried, occulted, or censored, these poets sought to recover a sense of history and chart a way forward.
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Skyhorse Publishing The Big Book of Special Education Resources:
Book SynopsisThere are abundant resource in the field of special education for professionals and parents of children with special needs. However, it can be a daunting task to navigate through this sea of organizations, Web sites, books, and other resources in order to find exactly what you need.Save time and take the guesswork out of your search for information and materials by turning to this definitive guide. Practical and easy to use, this ready-reference is borne out of extensive research and numerous interviews with parents and professionals to ensure selection of only the highest-caliber and most sought-after resources. Covering everything from federal agencies and professional organizations to IEP information and lesson plans, and providing extensive resources for all 50 states, The Big Book of Special Education Resources is the most comprehensive collection of its kind.The book includes:• Contact information for and descriptions of dozens of clearinghouses and national disability organizations• Thousands of pertinent toll-free numbers and Web sites for all areas of special education• Reputable books, videos, and journals on specific topics in special education• State-by-state directory of agencies, disability-specific organizations, and parent groups• Additional Comprehensive resource sections covering behavior issues, IDEA and IEP navigation, reputable sources of teaching strategies and materials, and moreSave yourself hours of hassle and frustration by picking up The Big Book of Special Education Resources, Second Edition, and putting the most up-to-date and reputable resources in every area of special education right at your fingertips.
£43.89
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Information Science
Book SynopsisWith regard to the problems identified by many researchers relating to the storage and processing of (semi-)structured digital data, accessibility and sharing, intellectual property, digital documents, information retrieval, information literacy, the relevance of information, information profiles of users, etc. the political projects for the Information Society cause some caution and embarrassment from a scientific point of view. This book gathers 13 contributions from Information Science researchers, and presents some scientific issues from the various domains which are, also, the issues in our present digital era.Table of Contents1. Some revisions on the concept of information, S. Leleu-Merviel, P. Useille. 2. From scientific communication to specialized mediation: knowledge communication, V. Couzinet. 3. Time, memory and the document, J.-P. Metzger. 4. The document and the network, S. Pene. 5. Information culture, A. Serres. 6. The relevance in Information science: models and theory, B. Simonnot. 7. A study of access systems for electronic information, M. Ihadjadene, S. Chaudiron. 8. Relevant information in business intelligence, A. David. 9. Automatic analysis of digital document and text: multidisciplinary research problematics, L. Grivel. 10. Freedom of information, participative democracy and local economy, Y. Thepaut. 11. Museum websites: an observatory for interactivity. G. Vidal. 12. The Internet and the public library, A. Camus-Vigue, C. Evans, F. Gaudet, M. Amar. 13. Electronic publishing for mobile phones: the case of streaming TV, B. Henocque.
£145.30
Brepols N.V. Tributes to Kathleen L. Scott: English Medieval
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