ilość książek w kategorii: 493
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Exploring Discovery: The Front Door to a Library's Licensed and Digitized Content
ISBN: 9781783300969 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the context of libraries, "discovery" is the process of finding appropriate resources to meet an information need. We are in a new age of discovery where technology has enabled today's researchers to explore increasingly vaster realms of information more efficiently than ever before. What cutting-edge tools and services are emerging from the growing suite of discovery interfaces and indexes? Where is "discovery" going, and what tools and techniques are emerging as standard elements in the library technology toolbox? Exploring Discovery examines the range of discovery-focused tools and...
In the context of libraries, "discovery" is the process of finding appropriate resources to meet an information need. We are in a new age of discover...
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327,18 zł |
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Creating Makers: How to Start a Learning Revolution at Your Library
ISBN: 9781440843860 / Angielski / Miękka / 107 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Just because your library is small or limited on funds doesn't mean you can't be part of the maker movement. This book explains that what is really important about the movement is not the space, but the creativity, innovation, and resilience that go along with a successful maker program. All it takes is making some important changes to a library's programs, services, and collections to facilitate the maker mentality in their patrons, and this book shows you how. The author explains what a maker is, why this movement is important, and how making fits in with educational initiatives such... Just because your library is small or limited on funds doesn't mean you can't be part of the maker movement. This book explains that what is really... |
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206,80 zł |
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The Librarian's Introduction to Programming Languages: A Lita Guide
ISBN: 9781442263338 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Librarian s Introduction to Programming Languages presents case studies and practical applications for using the top programming languages in library and information settings. While there are books and Web sites devoted to teaching programming, there are few works that address multiple programming languages or address the specific reasons why programming is a critical area of learning for library and information science professionals. There are many books on programming languages but no recent items directly written for librarians that span a variety of programs. Many practicing...
The Librarian s Introduction to Programming Languages presents case studies and practical applications for using the top programming languages in libr...
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307,55 zł |
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The Librarian's Introduction to Programming Languages: A Lita Guide
ISBN: 9781442263321 / Angielski / Twarda / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Librarian s Introduction to Programming Languages presents case studies and practical applications for using the top programming languages in library and information settings. While there are books and Web sites devoted to teaching programming, there are few works that address multiple programming languages or address the specific reasons why programming is a critical area of learning for library and information science professionals. There are many books on programming languages but no recent items directly written for librarians that span a variety of programs. Many practicing...
The Librarian s Introduction to Programming Languages presents case studies and practical applications for using the top programming languages in libr...
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524,95 zł |
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Data Visualization: A Guide to Visual Storytelling for Libraries
ISBN: 9781442271104 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Data Visualization: A Guide to Visual Storytelling for Libraries is a practical guide to the skills and tools needed to create beautiful and meaningful visual stories through data visualization. Learn how to sift through complex datasets to better understand a variety of metrics, such as trends in user behavior and electronic resource usage, return on investment (ROI) and impact metrics, and data about library collections and repositories. Sections include: - Identifying and interpreting datasets for visualization - Tools and technologies for creating meaningful visualizations - Case studies...
Data Visualization: A Guide to Visual Storytelling for Libraries is a practical guide to the skills and tools needed to create beautiful and meaningfu...
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524,95 zł |
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Library Technology Buying Strategies
ISBN: 9780838914670 / Angielski / Miękka / 146 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The prospect of a new automation system can be daunting. When do the benefits of moving to something new surpass the deficits of keeping the status quo? Can the products on the market deliver what libraries need to survive and prosper? Are those based on open source more flexible than proprietary systems? What about those deployed in the cloud? These and dozens more questions arise when libraries enter a selection process. Knowing the options is key to arriving at the best answers for your own organization. Marshall Breeding, who has followed the ins and outs of library technology for more...
The prospect of a new automation system can be daunting. When do the benefits of moving to something new surpass the deficits of keeping the status qu...
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329,70 zł |
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Information Seeking Behavior and Challenges in Digital Libraries
ISBN: 9781522502968 / Angielski / Twarda / 388 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Addresses the problems of usability and search optimization in digital libraries. With topics addressing all aspects of information seeking activity, the research found in this book provides insight into library user experiences and human-computer interaction when searching online databases of all types.
Addresses the problems of usability and search optimization in digital libraries. With topics addressing all aspects of information seeking activity, ...
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1033,41 zł |
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Managing Metadata in Web-Scale Discovery Systems
ISBN: 9781783301164 / Angielski / Twarda / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book shows you how to harness the power of linked data and web-scale discovery systems to manage and link widely varied content across your library collection. Libraries are increasingly using web-scale discovery systems to help clients find a wide assortment of library materials, including books, journal articles, special collections, archival collections, videos, music and open access collections. Depending on the library material catalogued, the discovery system might need to negotiate different metadata standards, such as AACR, RDA, RAD, FOAF, VRA Core, METS, MODS, RDF and more. In...
This book shows you how to harness the power of linked data and web-scale discovery systems to manage and link widely varied content across your libra...
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654,86 zł |
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The Data Librarian's Handbook
ISBN: 9781783300471 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The importance of data has never been greater. There has been a growing concern with the 'skills gap' required to exploit the data surfeit; the ability to collect, compute and crunch data, for economic, social and scientific purposes. This book, written by two working data librarians based at the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh aims to help fill this skills gap by providing a nuts and bolts guide to research data support. The Data Librarian's Handbook draws on a combination of over 30 years' experience providing data support services to create the 'must-read' book for all entrants to...
The importance of data has never been greater. There has been a growing concern with the 'skills gap' required to exploit the data surfeit; the abilit...
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327,43 zł |
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Online Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide for Librarians
ISBN: 9781442267169 / Angielski / Miękka / 260 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Designed for experienced librarians, librarians new to the profession, and library school students, Online Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides a comprehensive framework that encompasses all aspects of planning, designing, creating, implementing, and assessing online learning for all types of libraries, including public, academic, special, and K-12. It also provides a valuable guide for teachers, administrators, and other educators. Online Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide for Librarians features three main sections: .Section I: Theory into Practice forms...
Designed for experienced librarians, librarians new to the profession, and library school students, Online Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide fo...
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360,57 zł |
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Mastering Data and Databases for Information Professionals
ISBN: 9781783301171 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This textbook, the first in the Computing for Information Professionals series provides a hands-on and appropriately technical introduction to data and databases for information professionals and students of library and information science.
This textbook, the first in the Computing for Information Professionals series provides a hands-on and appropriately technical introduction to data an...
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301,99 zł |
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Writing Effectively in Print and on the Web: A Practical Guide for Librarians
ISBN: 9781442278851 / Angielski / Miękka / 178 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The written word is our primary tool for communication - with colleagues, administrators, stakeholders, and users. Poor use of words can lead to misunderstandings and inefficiencies. Writing effectively will help you be a stronger colleague, manager, and librarian. In this book, you will learn how to: -Define your audience and your primary messages -Simplify your writing so that it is succinct and understandable -Structure your written content so that it is most usable and accessible to your audience -Approach different forms of writing in a way that is most effective to getting your message...
The written word is our primary tool for communication - with colleagues, administrators, stakeholders, and users. Poor use of words can lead to misun...
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344,66 zł |
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Research 2.0 and the Impact of Digital Technologies on Scholarly Inquiry
ISBN: 9781522508304 / Angielski / Twarda / 370 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "This book is a reference source for the latest insights on the impact of web services and social technologies for conducting academic research, highlighting international perspectives, emerging scholarly practices, and real-world contexts"--
"This book is a reference source for the latest insights on the impact of web services and social technologies for conducting academic research, highl...
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1033,41 zł |
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Gamification: A Practical Guide for Librarians
ISBN: 9781442279131 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Games can seem to do the impossible: reach patrons and drive traffic to projects and services. But how can libraries use gamification and game elements to improve instruction and outreach, or to encourage the use of particular areas and services? In this guide, readers will learn about how to structure game activities in order to best reach their patrons. Chapters devoted to topics such as personalization, goal setting, working with partners, games in instruction, and assessment illustrate some of the many ways games can have an impact in libraries. Everything in this book is presented from a...
Games can seem to do the impossible: reach patrons and drive traffic to projects and services. But how can libraries use gamification and game element...
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344,66 zł |
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Managing the Digital You: Where and How to Keep and Organize Your Digital Life
ISBN: 9781442278875 / Angielski / Twarda / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Managing the Digital You: Where and How to Keep and Organize Your Digital Life is a much-needed guide for those struggling with how to manage and preserve their digital items. Starting with a values assessment, this book helps readers identify what items are important to them personally so that they can effectively prioritize their time and effort. Covering multimedia, correspondence, legacy planning, password protection, photos, non-digital documents, financial and legal documents, and even social media archiving, this comprehensive text addresses how to get started and how to develop a plan...
Managing the Digital You: Where and How to Keep and Organize Your Digital Life is a much-needed guide for those struggling with how to manage and pres...
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185,59 zł |
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Developing Digital Scholarship: Emerging Practices in Academic Libraries
ISBN: 9781783301782 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book provides strategic insights drawn from librarians who are meeting the challenge of digital scholarship, utilizing the latest technologies and creating new knowledge in partnership with researchers, scholars, colleagues and students. The impact of digital on libraries has extended far beyond its transformation of content, to the development of services, the extension and enhancement of access to research and to teaching and learning systems. As a result,the fluidity of the digital environment can often be at odds with the more systematic approaches to development traditionally taken...
This book provides strategic insights drawn from librarians who are meeting the challenge of digital scholarship, utilizing the latest technologies an...
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604,49 zł |
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Using Digital Humanities in the Classroom: A Practical Introduction for Teachers, Lecturers, and Students
ISBN: 9781350029750 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Rooted in the day-to-day experience of teaching and written for those without specialist technical knowledge, this book is the first practical guide to using digital tools and resources in the humanities classroom. Using Digital Humanities in the Classroom covers such topics as: . Overcoming resistance to technology your own, your colleagues' and your students' Rooted in the day-to-day experience of teaching and written for those without specialist technical knowledge, this book is the first practical guid... |
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352,62 zł |
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Interdisciplinary Digital Preservation Tools and Technologies
ISBN: 9781522516538 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Addresses the processes that encompass digital conversion and preservation of information into electronic formats. This book provides exhaustive coverage on the details of digital preservation, lists the latest happenings in this field, and spreads awareness of this topic in order to keep the expansion of converting digital ongoing.
Addresses the processes that encompass digital conversion and preservation of information into electronic formats. This book provides exhaustive cover...
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1061,34 zł |
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Data Librarian's Handbook
ISBN: 9781783300983 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An insider's guide to data librarianship packed full of practical examples and advice for any library and information professional learning to deal with data. Interest in data has been growing in recent years. Support for this peculiar class of digital information - its use, preservation and curation, and how to support researchers' production and consumption of it in ever greater volumes to create new knowledge, is needed more than ever. Many librarians and information professionals are finding their working life is pulling them toward data support or research data management but lack the...
An insider's guide to data librarianship packed full of practical examples and advice for any library and information professional learning to deal wi...
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654,86 zł |
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Learn Reference Work International Edition: (Library Education Series)
ISBN: 9781590954416 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A PRACTICAL STUDY GUIDE FOR WORKING IN LIBRARY REFERENCE SERVICES This combination textbook/workbook provides an introduction to reference work by covering the theory and principles of good reference service, major reference sources in both electronic and print formats, and basic reference skills and procedures. Learn Reference Work reviews all the major types of reference sources including dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, yearbooks, handbooks, manuals, maps, atlases, and government documents. It examines the skills involved... A PRACTICAL STUDY GUIDE FOR WORKING IN LIBRARY REFERENCE SERVICES This combination textbook/workbook provides an introducti... |
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234,97 zł |