Library & Information Science

Summary Covers the practical side of being an academic librarian. Outlines and describes the skills necessary to succeed in these large, and often complex, organisations. The book includes tools and techniques for an academic librarian for managing time, meetings, projects, publishing and research, ... More

Focusing on the management of serials in libraries and the role of serials in scholarly communications, this book combines descriptive and prescriptive approaches to illuminate major serials management issues. Unlike other works on the subject, this text emphasizes collection management issues-seria... More

Summary Aimed at professionals within Library and Information Services (LIS), this book is about the management of technology in a strategic context. The book is written against a backdrop of the complete transformation of LIS over the last twenty years as a result of technology. The book aims to pr... More

This guide provides the historical background of traditional and modern libraries and librarianship in India. It focuses, chapter by chapter, on various types of libraries including national libraries, academic libraries, school libraries, and special libraries. It also covers the state of bibliogra... More

Summary: This book is an introduction, 'handy' and authoritative guide to the principles of cataloguing for librarians, information scientists and information managers. It is intended to be used in conjunction with an internationally recognised standard to show how, firstly, cataloguing underpins al... More

Describes the quantitative research process--framing analytical questions, developing a comprehensive outline, providing a roadmap for the reader, and accessing indispensable computer and program tools. Supplies end-of-chapter checklists, extensive examples, and biobliographies."Describes the quanti... More

"Totally Wired" is the first inside guide to explore what teens are doing on the Internet. Goodstein, speaking with professionals and teens, explains how teens use technology--including the benefits and drawbacks--and how parents can set realistic boundaries in cyber space."A must read for parents (... More

In 14 pain-free, laughter-filled chapters, the authors brush away years of cobwebs on subjects as wide-ranging as the typical round of "Jeopardy": war, science, politics, philosophy, the arts, business, literature, music, religion, and more.Banish awkward silences, boring weather talk, or (worst of ... More

Building on the application patterns presented in Enterprise Solution Patterns Using Microsoft .NET this guide applies patterns to solve data problems within the enterprise. These patterns are about the problems faced by those wo build the data services in an enterprise class business solution. They... More

The most thorough introduction to the twenty-first edition of DDC available, this guide is an essential purchase for technical services departments in all libraries. Scott provides an in-depth review of how DDC is updated and gives detailed lists of changes in each table and class.... More

The right to information from government organizations was first exercised in Sweden, 200 years ago. Since then, the right was in the background, not quite in the active consciousness of the rest of the world. US implemented the right to know in the mid sixties of the twentieth century. But, within... More

The present works covers the sociological investigation on different aspects of the Indic names-of-persons, from linguistic point of view. It includes the whole country except the seven Statesin the North-East. It is hoped that this book will be of use to sociologists, anthropologists and library sc... More