This guide examines the use of technology for sharing information, both within an organisation, and between companies and their clients and customers. It looks in particular at the use of push/ pull technologies for delivering current awareness services. The guide also discusses the pros and cons of the technology, particularly information overload, and suggests a number of ways of minimising the problems. The guide contains a useful list of books, reports, journals and other information sources. Contents: Introduction; Intranets; Extranets; Groupware; Case studies; Push/pull...
This guide examines the use of technology for sharing information, both within an organisation, and between companies and their clients and customers....
This practical guide is aimed specifically at information professionals who are often those responsible for copyright compliance in their organisation.
This practical guide is aimed specifically at information professionals who are often those responsible for copyright compliance in their organisation...
The third edition of this work provides a clear but detailed account of the law and practice of copyright, written in lay language. It has been completely revised by a collaborative team, whilst maintaining its familiar layout.
The third edition of this work provides a clear but detailed account of the law and practice of copyright, written in lay language. It has been comple...
'The Electronic Copyright Handbook' provides library and information professionals with practical guidance to minimise the risk of copyright infringement.
'The Electronic Copyright Handbook' provides library and information professionals with practical guidance to minimise the risk of copyright infringem...
The UK's copyright legislation has been referred to as the longest, most confusing and hardest to navigate in the world. This new handbook brings clarity to what would otherwise be a complex topic. The author provides sensible and realistic guidance for all library and information practitioners. Topics covered include: * the copyright exceptions or permitted acts most relevant to library and information professionals * lending of print and electronic copyright materials * the range of licensing solutions available to ensure that the use of copyright works is done in compliance with the law *...
The UK's copyright legislation has been referred to as the longest, most confusing and hardest to navigate in the world. This new handbook brings clar...
The UK's copyright legislation has been referred to as the longest, most confusing and hardest to navigate in the world. This new handbook brings clarity to what would otherwise be a complex topic. The author provides sensible and realistic guidance for all library and information practitioners. Topics covered include: the copyright exceptions or permitted acts most relevant to library and information professionals; lending of print and electronic copyright materials; the range of licensing solutions available to ensure that the use of copyright works is done in compliance with the law; the...
The UK's copyright legislation has been referred to as the longest, most confusing and hardest to navigate in the world. This new handbook brings clar...
Privacy is a core value of librarianship and yet as a concept it is difficult to define and in practice, a challenge to uphold. This groundbreaking new book considers how privacy issues can arise in a library context and what library and information professionals can do to protect the privacy of their users. It features a wide range of practical examples of such issues, providing insights and practical steps which readers can follow to ensure they protect the privacy of their users. In-depth case studies and scenarios support the examples laid out in the book, while examples of...
Privacy is a core value of librarianship and yet as a concept it is difficult to define and in practice, a challenge to uphold. This groundbr...
Privacy is a core value of librarianship and yet as a concept it is difficult to define and in practice, a challenge to uphold. This groundbreaking new book considers how privacy issues can arise in a library context and what library and information professionals can do to protect the privacy of their users. It features a wide range of practical examples of such issues, providing insights and practical steps which readers can follow to ensure they protect the privacy of their users. In-depth case studies and scenarios support the examples laid out in the book, while examples of...
Privacy is a core value of librarianship and yet as a concept it is difficult to define and in practice, a challenge to uphold. This groundbr...
This practical guide is aimed specifically at information professionals who are often those responsible for copyright compliance in their organisation. Copyright infringement can carry both civil and criminal penalties, making it essential for those responsible to get it right. This new edition has been updated to take account of recent developments concerning Crown copyright, and the proposed EC Directive on harmonising certain aspects of copyright and related rights. There is a new chapter on licensing agreements for electronic information, and an updated list of useful organisations.
This practical guide is aimed specifically at information professionals who are often those responsible for copyright compliance in their organisation...
