ilość książek w kategorii: 674
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Advances in Library Administration and Organization
ISBN: 9780762307180 / Angielski / Twarda / 332 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This monograph is characterized by a focused eclecticism, informed by theory and reflection, and stretching the boundaries of practice. Included are papers from a symposium honouring the career of a distinguished practitioner, discussing the challenges facing the profession.
This monograph is characterized by a focused eclecticism, informed by theory and reflection, and stretching the boundaries of practice. Included are p...
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949,21 zł |
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Advances in Library Administration and Organization
ISBN: 9780762311958 / Angielski / Twarda / 388 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This volume of "Advances in Library Administration and Organization" offers papers of interest to practitioners and researchers in the library community throughout the world. All of the papers in one way or another address the tension between what researchers can deliver, what they define as reputable knowledge, and what library practitioners need to know "to get the job done." While these papers differ from each other by problem, scale, methodology and theory, one question "What can science tell us about practice?" unites them all. These papers include a discussion of the principles that...
This volume of "Advances in Library Administration and Organization" offers papers of interest to practitioners and researchers in the library communi...
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886,80 zł |
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Practical Strategies for Library Managers
ISBN: 9780838907931 / Angielski / Miękka / 102 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. What does it take to succeed as a library manager? In this volume, librarian, author and management expert Joan Giesecke seeks to answer this question with practical and innovative strategies geared towards helping the reader set goals for their department and deliver first-rate library services.
What does it take to succeed as a library manager? In this volume, librarian, author and management expert Joan Giesecke seeks to answer this question...
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205,95 zł |
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Asian American Librarians and Library Services: Activism, Collaborations, and Strategies
ISBN: 9781442274914 / Angielski / Twarda / 414 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Library professionals and scholars share reflections, best practices, and strategies for building collections about and supporting the information needs of Asian American communities. It conveys the need for diversity in the LIS field, library programming, and resources to better reflect the experiences and needs of Asian Americans.
Library professionals and scholars share reflections, best practices, and strategies for building collections about and supporting the information nee...
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858,48 zł |
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Faculty-Librarian Relationships
ISBN: 9781843341161 / Angielski / Miękka / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. Faculty-Librarian Relationships illustrates how academic librarians can enjoy a healthy working partnership with the faculty they serve. Though geared towards those new to the profession, the book is aimed at librarians interested in learning more about this often-complex relationship. Helpful strategies are provided for librarians working with faculty in the areas of collection development and information literacy. The book includes a number of interviews conducted with faculty members so librarians have examples of thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding libraries and librarians....
Faculty-Librarian Relationships illustrates how academic librarians can enjoy a healthy working partnership with the faculty they serve. Though geared...
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225,74 zł |
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Building Bridges: Collaboration Within and Beyond the Academic Library
ISBN: 9781843341512 / Angielski / Miękka / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. Intended for academic libraries, this book covers all aspects of collaboration. Technology has increased the need for, and the ability to, collaborate at work; the first part of the book contains a discussion of: the basic how's and why's of collaboration; building an environment where collaboration can flourish; descriptions and how-to's for using technology tools which aid and enhance the collaborative process; a process of how to get started in collaborative projects; and how to manage them once you begin. The second section of the book presents real-life case studies of collaboration in...
Intended for academic libraries, this book covers all aspects of collaboration. Technology has increased the need for, and the ability to, collaborate...
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225,74 zł |
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Digital Information Contexts: Theoretical Approaches to Understanding Digital Information
ISBN: 9781843341598 / Angielski / Miękka / 306 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This book is an introduction to critical and theoretical perspectives on digital information. It outlines the origins of information management in nineteenth-century humanism, the adoption of scientific perspectives in the documentation and information science movements, and modern theoretical frameworks for understanding the social, cultural and political place of digital information. Digital Information Contexts is the first book aimed at information professionals to give a detailed outline of important perspectives on information and meaning, including post-structuralism and...
This book is an introduction to critical and theoretical perspectives on digital information. It outlines the origins of information management in nin...
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225,74 zł |
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A Handbook of Ethical Practice: A Practical Guide to Dealing with Ethical Issues in Information and Library Work
ISBN: 9781843342304 / Angielski / Miękka / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This book looks at all of the ethical issues facing information and library professionals in one overarching, and practically-focused, text. As such, it is of great benefit to both practitioners and to LIS students. The focus of the book is two-fold: (1) It contains a detailed discussion of the issues that impact on the day-today practice of information workers in the 21st century; and (2) contains case studies discussing potential solutions to ethical problems faced. The book provides sections which work like flowcharts leading from ethical issues through decision points to proposed...
This book looks at all of the ethical issues facing information and library professionals in one overarching, and practically-focused, text. As such, ...
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225,74 zł |
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Library Management: A Case Study Approach
ISBN: 9781843343493 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. An essential reference for professionals within the Library and Information Science field, this book provides library managers with the requisite skills to utilize the case study approach as an effective method for problem solving and deliberation. The first chapter discusses the case study as a research tool. The second chapter outlines the processes involved in conducting a case study. An actual case model is presented in the third chapter. The succeeding chapters include case studies written by library management students at Valdosta State University in the USA. The chapters include...
An essential reference for professionals within the Library and Information Science field, this book provides library managers with the requisite skil...
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146,43 zł |
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Learning Commons : Evolution and Collaborative Essentials
ISBN: 9781843343127 / Angielski / Miękka / 468 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This book examines successfully planned and implemented learning commons at several different academic institutions around the world. These case studies provide a methodology for effective planning, implementation and assessment. Practical information is provided on how to collaborate with campus stakeholders, estimate budgeting and staffing and determine the equipment, hardware and software needs. Also provided are memoranda of understandings (MOUs), planning checklists and assessment tools. This book reflects a unifying focus on both the evolution of learning commons to learning spaces and...
This book examines successfully planned and implemented learning commons at several different academic institutions around the world. These case studi...
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254,76 zł |
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Managing Electronic Resources: New and Changing Roles for Libraries
ISBN: 9781843343684 / Angielski / Miękka / 252 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. The on going movement to electronic collections presents many exciting new service opportunities for libraries, as well as creating materials management, resource, and service challenges. This book looks at how online resources are causing the roles and practices of libraries to change.
The on going movement to electronic collections presents many exciting new service opportunities for libraries, as well as creating materials manageme...
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225,74 zł |
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The Politics of Libraries and Librarianship: Challenges and Realities
ISBN: 9781843343431 / Angielski / Miękka / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This book covers aspects of the political environment which surrounds and engages libraries and their librarians. It includes anecdotes on the role of the political sphere in the business of library associations.
This book covers aspects of the political environment which surrounds and engages libraries and their librarians. It includes anecdotes on the role of...
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225,74 zł |
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Renewing our Libraries : Case Studies in Re-planning and Refurbishment
ISBN: 9780754673392 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished and, where necessary and possible, extended their existing buildings. Although much has been achieved in this regard across the UK, more continues and needs to be accomplished. The case-studies in this book provide librarians, architects and others with examples of what has been undertaken and highlight the policies, processes, design issues - and the problems that have been overcome - leading to successful library refurbishments. While the case studies are mainly drawn...
With the wish to heighten their profile, modernize their environment and increase use, libraries in the UK have refurbished and, where necessary and p...
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661,90 zł |
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Career Paths and Career Development of Business Librarians
ISBN: 9780789037954 / Angielski / Miękka / 243 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. Contributors provide insights about business librarianship in various types of institutions, explore traditional and non-traditional career paths in business librarianship, and discuss numerous strategies for professional growth (from earning an MBA degree to working abroad). Among the topics covered are the following: recruitment of business librarians (including recent data on the supply and demand of business librarians); the special concerns of early career and mid-career business librarians; the importance of mentoring; leadership development; and business librarians on the job in... Contributors provide insights about business librarianship in various types of institutions, explore traditional and non-traditional career paths i... |
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201,89 zł |
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The Intersection of Library Learning and Second-Language Learning : Theory and Practice
ISBN: 9781442227033 / Angielski / Miękka / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Language learning and library learning in a university setting are closely related endeavors that intersect at various times and locations, and with various teachers and learners. This book is an examination of how these intersections are experienced by language learners. Its aim is to explore the two types of learning to help sustain and develop the learning in both areas. The Intersection of Library Learning and Second-Language Learning: Theory and Practice is aimed at practitioners, both librarians and language instructors, and describes everyday scenarios which will resonate with academic...
Language learning and library learning in a university setting are closely related endeavors that intersect at various times and locations, and with v...
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359,15 zł |
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Advances in Library Administration and Organization
ISBN: 9781848557109 / Angielski / Twarda / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. How does the disintegration of the Soviet system help us to understand the character of library and information institutions and practices within post-soviet space? This title brings together diverse reflective essays, reports and empirical analyses of the
How does the disintegration of the Soviet system help us to understand the character of library and information institutions and practices within post...
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949,21 zł |
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Succession Planning in the Library : Developing Leaders, Managing Change
ISBN: 9780838910368 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Addresses the issue of planning for change at the various levels of an organization. This title helps the administrators: evaluate the readiness of their administrative structure; identify the critical management and technical positions; project and plan for the vacancies; and, also identify the key competencies for critical positions.
Addresses the issue of planning for change at the various levels of an organization. This title helps the administrators: evaluate the readiness of th...
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319,43 zł |
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Beyond the Browser : Web 2.0 and Librarianship
ISBN: 9781591588160 / Angielski / Miękka / 89 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Most librarians are infinitely familiar with the Internet due to their daily use of this essential resource. However, having practical expertise with today's digital resources does not guarantee the ability to speak intelligently and convincingly about their less-obvious benefits to funding authorities--an important skill to have. " Beyond the Browser: Web 2.0 and Librarianship" overviews the history of libraries and the Internet to provide necessary perspective and then examines current and future trends in libraries. In Part I, the author traces the notion of connectivity from its... Most librarians are infinitely familiar with the Internet due to their daily use of this essential resource. However, having practical expertise wi... |
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205,95 zł |
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Building Science 101 : A Primer for Librarians
ISBN: 9780838910412 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. Take care of your library and it will take care of you! In this practical, concise volume, authors Lynn M. Piotrowicz and Scott Osgood provide a tour of the library building from foundation to roof. In a time of rapidly inflating energy prices and tight public budgets, many libraries are faced with older physical facilities that are not up to modern standards of efficiency. Designed for libraries where construction of a wholly new building is not feasible, this book offers step-by-step instructions for improving the energy use of existing structures, with methods for being environmentally and...
Take care of your library and it will take care of you! In this practical, concise volume, authors Lynn M. Piotrowicz and Scott Osgood provide a tour ...
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232,00 zł |
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Leadership in Academic and Public Libraries: A Time of Change
ISBN: 9781843346906 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. In a time when libraries have to face constant change, this book provides examples and advises on how to lead when change is needed (for example, when quality management is implemented or when libraries have to merge or to relocate). Engaging with how constant change affects leadership in libraries and how leaders in libraries act in times of change, this book is aimed at practitioners and students of Library and Information Science (LIS) alike, and is based on both theory and expert interviews from leaders in academic and public libraries that are in the midst, or are now coming out of a...
In a time when libraries have to face constant change, this book provides examples and advises on how to lead when change is needed (for example, when...
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252,17 zł |