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Book SynopsisFirst taking shape during the seventeenth century, the European encyclopedia was an alphabetical book of knowledge. For the next three centuries, printed encyclopedias in the European tradition were an element of culture and peoples'' lives, initially just among Europe''s educated elite but ultimately through much of the literate world. Organized around themes such as genre, economics, illustration, and publishing, The European Encyclopedia is the first comprehensive survey of encyclopedias to be written in English in more than fifty years. Engaging with printed encyclopedias, now largely extinct and the object of nostalgia, as well as the global phenomenon of Wikipedia, Jeff Loveland brings together encyclopedias from multiple languages (notably English, French, and German, amongst others). This book will be of interest to anyone, from academics in the humanities to non-academic readers, with an interest in encyclopedias and their history.Trade Review'A highly readable account of the many permutations of a genre that became familiar to a wide public. The thematic approach is innovative, and the research is mind-boggling in its extent, with coverage of dozens of encyclopedias in several languages. Loveland has written a major contribution to the history of encyclopedism.' Kathleen Hardesty Doig, Georgia State University'The great fields of the history of knowledge and the histories of print and digital culture have had the encyclopedic tradition on their horizons forever: a jumbled and forbidding mass of peaks (the Encyclopédie, Britannica, Zedler, Larousse, Wikipedia …), never explored as a whole. This book surveys it in a map of wonderful clarity, fascinating in itself and a sure guide for decades of future exploration.' John Considine, University of Alberta'… the book is replete with fascinating information.' W. Baker, Choice'Loveland combines many of the virtues of the encyclopedists themselves. He is formidably well-informed, having mastered the abundant primary sources in English, French and German and the secondary sources in Italian and Spanish as well. He is precise. He is well-organised. His presentation of information is cool, concise, balanced and accurate …' Peter Burke, Library and Information History'It would be extremely beneficial for those associated with FE or HE institutions, as it could also be read by students, early career researchers, and faculty in many departments. While the main narrative is a history of European encyclopaedias, it will also be of interest to colleagues working on business and economic history, information studies, world literature and print and visual culture.' Rose Roberto, Publishing History'Loveland's book will be of interest to scholars of encyclopedism; of eighteenth-century culture in general; and of the relations among technology, authorship, information, and modernizing culture. The book deepens our knowledge of encyclopedias as both reflections and drivers of cultural evolution.' Larry W. Riggs, NPEC ReviewsTable of Contents1. Genres of encyclopedias; 2. The contents of encyclopedias; 3. Size, price, and the economics of encyclopedias; 4. Preparing an encyclopedia; 5. The organization of encyclopedias; 6. Illustrations in encyclopedias; 7. Authorship in encyclopedias; 8. Publishing an encyclopedia; 9. Readers and users of encyclopedias; 10. Encyclopedias after print.

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Trade ReviewAs an adjunct professor, I can easily see adding this book into my curriculum to provide students with a theoretical framework from which to build their practical knowledge. * Technical Services Quarterly *Each chapter and essay is thoroughly researched and provides multiple statistics to back up claims. . . . This title is perfect for academic libraries (particularly library schools), special collections, and for those pursuing a career in archives and records management. * VOYA *The second edition of Currents of Archival Thinking should be considered a stand-alone book, rather than simply an updated version of a resource that is already in your bookcase. . . . Overall, there appears to be a sense of openness to users, communities, society, and social justice in nearly all the chapters. . . . Whether intentional or not, this shift in archival discourse, grounded solidly on 'traditional' archival theory, is more than welcome. * Archivaria *Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction: Shifting Currents Terry Eastwood and Heather MacNeil PART I: FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1: A Contested Realm: The Nature of Archives and the Orientation of Archival Science Terry Eastwood Chapter 2: Origins and Beyond: The Ongoing Evolution of Archival Ideas about Provenance Jennifer Douglas Chapter 3: Archives as a Place Adrian Cunningham PART II: FUNCTIONS Chapter 4: Managing Records in Current Recordkeeping Environments Gillian Oliver Chapter 5: Archival Appraisal in Four Paradigms Fiorella Foscarini Chapter 6: Digital Preservation: from Possible to Practical Glenn Dingwall Chapter 7: Continuing Debates about Description Geoffrey Yeo Chapter 8: Archival Interaction Wendy Duff and Elizabeth Yakel Chapter 9: Archival Public Programming Sigrid McCausland PART III: FRAMEWORKS Chapter 10: Right to Information Elizabeth Shepherd Chapter 11: Archives and Social Justice David A. Wallace Chapter 12: Participatory Archives Alexandra Eveleigh Chapter 13: GLAMs, LAMs and Archival Perspectives Jeannette A. Bastian Chapter 14: Community Archives Rebecka Sheffield Index About the Editors and Contributors

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Book SynopsisIn the last decade library collections have rapidly evolved from a predominance of print books and journals to an ever growing mix of digital and print resources. Library patrons are predominately served by support staff that is expected to know how to help patrons select and use digital resources. Yet most library support staff (LSS) has not had training to become proficient in finding, using, and instructing others in the abundance of the digital resources of websites, databases, e-texts, digital libraries and their related technologies. Library Technology and Digital Resources: An Introduction for Support Staff is both a text for professors who teach in library support staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support staff who work in libraries. This book will guide the LSS to be able to:Distinguish key features and enhancements found among vendors and providers of digital libraries, digital collections, databases, and e-texts;Plan, budget, fund and write grants forTrade ReviewShaw offers an engaging and highly practical text within a structure that will appeal to new entrants to library and information services, as well as library support staff who are already engaged with the practical application and use of digital technologies and resources…. Overall, this book does have a lot to offer the early library and information professional as the topics are easily digested and applied in a variety of library and information settings…. [The book is] a useful primer for library support staff…. In particular, the inclusion of activities and discussion points at the end of each chapter are extremely useful and very transferable to any library instruction programme or setting — it is for this reason that this book may well find its place within a staff development library. * Multimedia Information & Technology *This text offers a nice structure around which to offer a course on digital resources at the LTA level. Chapters on the various digital information resources present the wide variety information tools available to libraries. It is especially useful as a companion for anyone preparing for the ALA/APA Library Support Staff Certification technology competency or for use in a course teaching to this competency. -- Susan Mannan, Statewide Library Technical Assistant Program Chair, Ivy Tech Community College-Central IndianaThis text covers a broad range of topics related to digital library services and resources and will be useful in classes aimed at preparing library technical workers. There is ample first-hand information, along with helpful suggestions for acquiring hands-on familiarity with these resources, and the suggested assignments will be useful to instructors. -- Linda D. Morrow, Association Librarian/ Public Services, Palomar CollegeThis book is incredibly thorough in reviewing the many types of digital resources that may be encountered in all types of library work. From subscription databases to ebooks to national, state and local digital collections and more, library workers will find a good overview of what the resources are and how to acquire and/or access them, as well as related topics such as copyright, security and appropriate use policies. -- Sandra Smith Rosado, Head of Technical Services, J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CTThis text breaks new ground by specifically addressing the LSS competencies developed by the ALA LSSC group and carefully introduces the different digital and techological areas important for modern Library Support Staff. This book would certainly enhance any curriculum and be a strong text for undergraduate level introductory courses in LIS. -- Jodi Williams, Associate Professor and Coordinator, Information and Library Services Program, University of Maine at AugustaTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables and Textboxes Preface Editorial Advisory Board Acknowledgments PART I DIGITAL RESOURCES 1 Introduction 2 Digital and Visual Literacies 3 Primary Sources and Digital Collections 4 National and Global Collections 5 State and Local Collections 6 Subscription Databases: Planning, Evaluation, and Acquisition Processes PART II TECHNOLOGIES 7 Subscription Databases: Providers and Products 8 E-Books 9 The Internet: Directories and Search Engines 10 Appropriate Use: Policies, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Copyright 11 Hardware, Software, and Network Infrastructure PART III NEW DIRECTIONS 12 Current and Future Trends Glossary Index About the Author

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