Computers, Commmunication, and Mental Models is a far-ranging, focused treatment of the cognitive and behavioural issues in computer-mediated communication, knowledge representation and computer-supported co- operative work. It is also an argued development of the theoretical bases for treating computerized tools as intermediaries in the communication of mental maps between tool builders and users.
Empirical trails are reported in detail sufficient for representation, in computer-based instruction, fractal dimensions of cognitive mapping and group decision support. The book is a collection...

Library Journal deemed the first edition of Diane Kovacs' groundbreaking guide "an essential purchase for all libraries." This edition covers over 15 subject areas, including jobs and employment, business, medicine, law, social science, engineering, computer science, physical science, earth sciences, arts and humanities, and more. Kovacs extensively updates her coverage of Web collection development resources, Web-accessible licening resources, and real-life e-library success stories. Chapters are dedicated to e-library management and maintentance, including guidance on negotiating e-resource...