ilość książek w kategorii: 769
The Green Library Planner: What Every Librarian Needs to Know Before Starting to Build or Renovate
ISBN: 9780810887367 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Green buildings are better buildings. In fact, buildings use 36% of the energy in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, so green buildings that use less energy help to address the very real challenges of reliance on fossil fuel and climate change. More than only being environmentally responsible, green libraries are beautiful, cost-effective, high-performance buildings that enhance occupant health and comfort. The Green Library Planner is designed for members of library building design teams who typically are not actively engaged in architecture, construction,...
Green buildings are better buildings. In fact, buildings use 36% of the energy in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency,...
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773,70 zł |
Customer Service in Libraries: Best Practices
ISBN: 9780810887480 / Angielski / Miękka / 118 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this book, nine librarians from across the country describe their libraries' best practices in this key area. Their contributions range from all-encompassing customer service policies and models any library can both adapt and be proud of to micro-approaches that emphasize offering excellent user-focused technology planning, picture book arrangement with patrons in mind, Web 2.0 tools to connect users with the library, establishing good service delivery chains, and making your library fantastic for homeschoolers. As past Public Library Association President Audra Caplan writes in her...
In this book, nine librarians from across the country describe their libraries' best practices in this key area. Their contributions range from all-en...
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482,83 zł |
Using Social Media in Libraries: Best Practices
ISBN: 9780810887541 / Angielski / Miękka / 114 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Since there's no point in Twittering if no one acts on your tweets and there's no point in having a Facebook page with a million "likes" if library use doesn't increase, you'll welcome the eight best practices presented here because they will help your library both actually do social media in a way that matters and do it well. The successful strategies presented here range from the Vancouver Public Library's innovative use of Twitter to the United Nations Library's adoption of a social media policy to the Farmington, Connecticut Public Library's fantastic work using social media to reach...
Since there's no point in Twittering if no one acts on your tweets and there's no point in having a Facebook page with a million "likes" if library us...
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482,83 zł |
Time and Project Management Strategies for Librarians
ISBN: 9780810890527 / Angielski / Miękka / 308 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As budgets for libraries continue to shrink, the key challenge facing the 21st century librarian is finding how to do more with less. Learning how to increase productivity within the constraints of a difficult economy, librarians can benefit from the insights of fellow professionals and others who have succeeded in making the most of what they have. Time and Project Management Strategies for Librarians features more than thirty essays that provide valuable tips for the professional who must cope with increasing demands upon their resources. Librarians will get tips on how to: identify the...
As budgets for libraries continue to shrink, the key challenge facing the 21st century librarian is finding how to do more with less. Learning how to ...
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575,66 zł |
Digital Rights Management: A Librarian's Guide to Technology and Practise
ISBN: 9781843341253 / Angielski / Miękka / 452 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book provides an overview of digital rights management (DRM), including: an overview of terminology and issues facing libraries, plus an overview of the technology including standards and off-the-shelf products. It discusses the role and implications of DRM for existing library services, such as integrated library management systems, electronic reserves, commercial database licenses, digital asset management systems and digital library repositories. It also discusses the impact that DRM 'trusted system' technologies, already in use in complementary areas, such as course management...
This book provides an overview of digital rights management (DRM), including: an overview of terminology and issues facing libraries, plus an overview...
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223,42 zł |
Using Mobile Technology to Deliver Library Services : A handbook
ISBN: 9781856048095 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Packed with easy to implement ideas, practical examples and international case studies, this title provides you with a toolkit, exploring ideas as simple as renewals and reminders to the more complex such as access to e-books and virtual worlds.
Packed with easy to implement ideas, practical examples and international case studies, this title provides you with a toolkit, exploring ideas as sim...
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341,43 zł |
Streamlined Library Programming: How to Improve Services and Cut Costs
ISBN: 9781610694087 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In their roles as community centers, public libraries offer many innovative and appealing programs; but under current budget cuts, library resources are stretched thin. With slashed budgets and limited staff hours, what can libraries do to best serve their publics? This how-to guide provides strategies for streamlining library programming in public libraries while simultaneously maintaining--or even improving--quality delivery. The wide variety of principles and techniques described can be applied on a selective basis to libraries of all sizes. Based upon the author's own extensive... In their roles as community centers, public libraries offer many innovative and appealing programs; but under current budget cuts, library resource... |
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210,22 zł |
Transforming Serials: The Revolution Continues: The Revolution Continues
ISBN: 9780789022820 / Angielski / Miękka / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Will help navigate the changing landscape in serials with a collection of fresh insights, new techniques and tools, and practical solutions.
Will help navigate the changing landscape in serials with a collection of fresh insights, new techniques and tools, and practical solutions.
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247,02 zł |
Innovative Libguides Applications: Real World Examples
ISBN: 9781442270541 / Angielski / Miękka / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not have previously considered. This includes topics such as website and learning management system integration, digital collections, data-drive decision-making, information literacy instruction, library administration, and a system-wide case study. Each chapter features ideas that you can implement immediately, or over time, as is appropriate to your own needs. Further, they are adaptable tweak as you see fit Divided into sections, this book...
Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not ...
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320,94 zł |
Innovative Libguides Applications: Real World Examples
ISBN: 9781442270534 / Angielski / Twarda / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not have previously considered. This includes topics such as website and learning management system integration, digital collections, data-drive decision-making, information literacy instruction, library administration, and a system-wide case study. Each chapter features ideas that you can implement immediately, or over time, as is appropriate to your own needs. Further, they are adaptable tweak as you see fit Divided into sections, this book...
Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not ...
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547,82 zł |
Integrating Libguides Into Library Websites
ISBN: 9781442270329 / Angielski / Twarda / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites introduces ideas and options for both newer users and administrators. This book covers responsive, mobile-first web design, and provides overviews and in-depth information for LibGuides authors and administrators. Topics covered include: .Introduction: If you re new to LibGuides, learn the ins and outs as well as how to maximize functionality through the use of the new version and LibApps .Administration and Management: Learn about the administrator s role in LibGuides and how you foster cooperation and integration between content creators and users...
Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites introduces ideas and options for both newer users and administrators. This book covers responsive, mobile-...
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547,82 zł |
From Information Literacy to Social Epistemology: Insights from Psychology
ISBN: 9780081005453 / Angielski / Miękka / 182 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From Information Literacy to Social Epistemology: Insights from Psychology focuses on information and the ways in which information literacy relates to critical thinking in education, the workplace, and in our social life. The broad context for our interest is the development in internet technologies often characterised by terms like the 'digital age', leading to questions of digital participation, digital divides, and the role of thinking in the information society. In short, to what extent is the 'digital age' engendering changes in learning directed towards the... From Information Literacy to Social Epistemology: Insights from Psychology focuses on information and the ways in which information literac... |
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289,08 zł |
Space and Organizational Considerations in Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations
ISBN: 9781522503262 / Angielski / Twarda / 390 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "This book is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on and methods for utilizing existing spaces within libraries to facilitate collection development in addition to discussions on how on-campus and off-campus partnerships can assist in this endeavor"--
"This book is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on and methods for utilizing existing spaces within libraries to facilitate...
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1175,85 zł |
Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments
ISBN: 9781466647398 / Angielski / Twarda / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Times have changed and library institutions struggle to maintain relevancy in the Information Age. With the inescapable presence of harnessing technologies for information management and access, the role of the library has increased in importance within academic institutions and public communities. Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments brings into focus the new responsibility libraries have in meeting patron needs, specifically with the use of emerging technologies. Highlighting the concepts of collection management, library space planning, and...
Times have changed and library institutions struggle to maintain relevancy in the Information Age. With the inescapable presence of harnessing technol...
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1146,45 zł |
Metadata Standards and Web Services in Libraries, Archives, and Museums: An Active Learning Resource
ISBN: 9781610694490 / Angielski / Miękka / 290 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As the world of library and information science has developed in the age of digital information, metadata and metadata-rich information systems have become increasingly important and more complex and confusing. This book will enable students, instructors, and practitioners in the information science field to understand how these new systems and standards will impact their careers and professions. Author Erik Mitchell explores definitions of information and presents an up-to-date consideration of user needs in information systems to provide necessary background before moving... As the world of library and information science has developed in the age of digital information, metadata and metadata-rich information systems hav... |
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343,08 zł |
Excellence in the Stacks : Strategies, Practices and Reflections of Award-Winning Libraries
ISBN: 9781843346654 / Angielski / Miękka / 198 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Excellence in the Stacks details the philosophies, practices and innovations of award-winning libraries over the last ten years. It will inform the profession and highlight the themes and strategies these liberal-arts colleges share, and where they differ. Using the Association of Research and College Libraries Excellence in Academic Libraries Award standards as guidelines for exploring librarianship, this book gathers the perspectives of all types of librarians at all levels of employment. By highlighting winners' holistic approaches it helps define and focus the energies of college...
Excellence in the Stacks details the philosophies, practices and innovations of award-winning libraries over the last ten years. It will inform the pr...
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289,13 zł |
Data Clean-Up and Management: A Practical Guide for Librarians
ISBN: 9781843346722 / Angielski / Miękka / 578 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Data use in the library has specific characteristics and common problems. Data Clean-up and Management addresses these, and provides methods to clean up frequently-occurring data problems using readily-available applications. The authors highlight the importance and methods of data analysis and presentation, and offer guidelines and recommendations for a data quality policy. The book gives step-by-step how-to directions for common dirty data issues.
Data use in the library has specific characteristics and common problems. Data Clean-up and Management addresses these, and provides methods to clean ...
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436,32 zł |
Google This! : Putting Google and Other Social Media Sites to Work for Your Library
ISBN: 9781843346777 / Angielski / Miękka / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many libraries and museums have adapted to the current information climate, working with Google, Facebook, Twitter and iTunes to deliver information for their users. Many have not. Google This describes the variety of free or nearly free options for social media, and shows how libraries are adapting, from the Library of Congress to small public libraries. The author presents conversations with social media innovators to show how their experience can create success for your institution's library. Chapters cover important aspects of social media for libraries including: how they relate to the...
Many libraries and museums have adapted to the current information climate, working with Google, Facebook, Twitter and iTunes to deliver information f...
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289,13 zł |
Meeting the Needs of Student Users in Academic Libraries : Reaching Across the Great Divide
ISBN: 9781843346845 / Angielski / Miękka / 222 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Meeting the Needs of Student Users in Academic Libraries surveys and evaluates the current practice of learning commons and research services within the academic library community in order to determine if these learning spaces are functioning as intended. To evaluate their findings, the authors examine the measurement tools that libraries have used to evaluate usage and satisfaction, including contemporary anthropological studies that provide a more detailed view of the student's approach to research. The book takes a candid look at these redesigns and asks if improvements have lived up to...
Meeting the Needs of Student Users in Academic Libraries surveys and evaluates the current practice of learning commons and research services within t...
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289,13 zł |
Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries: The Early 21st Century
ISBN: 9781843347026 / Angielski / Miękka / 388 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Workplace culture refers to conditions that collectively influence the work atmosphere. These can include policies, norms, and unwritten standards for behavior. This book focuses on various aspects of workplace culture in academic libraries from the practitioners' viewpoint, as opposed to that of the theoretician. The book asks the following questions: What conditions contribute to an excellent academic library work environment? What helps to make a particular academic library a great place to work? Articles focus on actual programs while placing the discussion in a scholarly context. The...
Workplace culture refers to conditions that collectively influence the work atmosphere. These can include policies, norms, and unwritten standards for...
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325,87 zł |