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Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 23: Publications of 1992 and Additions from the... Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 23: Publications of 1992 and Additions from the Preceding Years (Hardcover, 1995 ed.)
Dept. of Special Collections of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek
R5,402 Discovery Miles 54 020 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This twenty-third volume of ABBB (Annual bibliography of the history of the printed book and libraries) contains 3956 records, selected from some 1600 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Arab Countries Italy Australia Latin America Austria Latvia Belgium Luxembourg Byelorussia The Netherlands Canada Poland Croatia Portugal Denmark Rumania Estonia Russia Finland South Africa Spain France Germany Sweden Great Britain Switzerland Hungary Ukrain Ireland (Republic of) USA Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing to co-operate to this scheme of international bibliographic collaboration. The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this matter. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording all books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain.

Algorithms and the Assault on Critical Thought - Digitalized Dilemmas of Automated Governance and Communitarian Practice... Algorithms and the Assault on Critical Thought - Digitalized Dilemmas of Automated Governance and Communitarian Practice (Paperback)
Nancy Ettlinger
R1,150 Discovery Miles 11 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines the digitalization of longstanding problems of technological advance that produce inequalities and automated governance, which relieves subjects of agency and critical thought, and prompts a need to weaponize thoughtfulness against technocratic designs. The book situates digital-era problems relative to those of previous sociotechnical milieux and argues that technical advance perennially embeds corrosive effects on social relations and relations of production, recognizing variation across contexts and relative to entrenched societal hierarchies of race and other axes of difference and their intersections. Societal tolerance, despite abundant evidence for harmful effects of digital technologies, requires attention. The book explains blindness to social injustice by technocratic thinking delivered through education as well as truths embraced in the data sciences coupled with governance in universities and the private sector that protect these truths from critique. Institutional inertia suggests benefits of communitarianism, which strives for change emanating from civil society. Scaling postcapitalist communitarian values through communitybased peer production presents opportunities. However, enduring problems require critical reflection, continual revision of strategies, and active participation among diverse community citizens. This book is written with critical geographic sensibilities for an interdisciplinary audience of scholars and graduate and undergraduate students in the social sciences, humanities, and data sciences.

Narrative Expansions - Interpreting Decolonisation in Academic Libraries (Paperback): Jess Crilly, Regina Everitt Narrative Expansions - Interpreting Decolonisation in Academic Libraries (Paperback)
Jess Crilly, Regina Everitt
R1,620 Discovery Miles 16 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The demand to decolonise the curriculum has moved from a protest movement at the margins to the centre of many institutions, as reflected by its inclusion in policies and strategies and numerous initiatives in libraries and archives that have responded to the call, and are critically examining their own historic legacies and practices to support institutional and societal change. Narrative Expansions: Interpreting Decolonisation in Academic Libraries explores the ways in which academic libraries are working to address the historic legacies of colonialism, in the context of decolonising the curriculum and the university. It acknowledges and explores the tensions and complexities around the use of the term decolonisation, how it relates to other social justice aims and approaches, including critical librarianship, and what makes this work specific to decolonisation. The book is international in scope, and considers the contextual nature of decolonisation, with discussion of the impacts of settler colonialism, and post-colonial contexts with authors from Canada, the United States and Kenya, as well as universities and the British Library in the UK. Split into two sections, the book first addresses experiential contexts, discussing the environment in which the academic library is enmeshed: legacy knowledge systems, the neo-liberal university, the pervasive Whiteness of the higher education sector, the global publishing industry – how these structures are constitutive of coloniality and how they can be challenged. It then brings together theory and practice featuring case studies interpreting what it means to 'decolonise' in information literacy, collection management, inclusive spaces, LIS education, research methods and knowledge production through the lens of critical pedagogy, critical information literacy and Critical Race Theory (CRT). The book also addresses the impact and implications of the Whiteness of university library staffing. Bringing together the theory and practice of an area of critical concern to the academy, this book is an important reference for academic librarians, educators and researchers in LIS, education and sociology.

Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 29: Publications of 1998 and additions from the... Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 29: Publications of 1998 and additions from the preceding years (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Dept. of Special Collections of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek; Contributions by The Committee of Rare Books and Manuscripts of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
R5,523 Discovery Miles 55 230 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries records articles of scholarly value that relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural environment involved in their production, distribution, conservation and description.

Research Data Management and Data Literacies (Paperback): Koltay Tibor Research Data Management and Data Literacies (Paperback)
Koltay Tibor
R1,609 Discovery Miles 16 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Research Data Management and Data Literacies help researchers familiarize themselves with RDM, and with the services increasingly offered by libraries. This new volume looks at data-intensive science, or 'Science 2.0' as it is sometimes termed in commentary, from a number of perspectives, including the tasks academic libraries need to fulfil, new services that will come online in the near future, data literacy and its relation to other literacies, research support and the need to connect researchers across the academy, and other key issues, such as 'data deluge,' the importance of citations, metadata and data repositories. This book presents a solid resource that contextualizes RDM, including good theory and practice for researchers and professionals who find themselves tasked with managing research data.

Current Practices in Public Libraries (Hardcover): William Miller, Rita M Pellen Current Practices in Public Libraries (Hardcover)
William Miller, Rita M Pellen
R4,218 Discovery Miles 42 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A comprehensive look at contemporary trends and practices in public libraries Current Practices in Public Libraries combines research, surveys, and practical experience to examine a variety of trends, issues, and practices in public library administration. The leading researchers in the field explore vital contemporary topics ranging from literacy instruction and advocacy to ethical concerns in the acquisition of foreign language materials. This practical professional guide presents examples of successful programs at individual libraries as well as results of comprehensive national surveys about funding, computers and Internet access, and branch closures. Current Practices in Public Libraries presents an extensive look at advocacy, ethics, multicultural outreach, literacy training, marketing, and mentoring in today's public libraries. This comprehensive resource examines a wide range of issues, including public library funding; contributing factors to the quality of public access computing and Internet services; the impact of public library closures; recent human rights violations in U.S. public libraries; supporting local small business development; how multiculturalism and automation can affect collection development and technical services; new leadership models; the use of marketing and advocacy to build and sustain support for public libraries; promoting family learning activities; and the case for small, independent libraries. Current Practices in Public Libraries explores: library funding library expenditures budget shortfalls fiscal planning Internet access and connectivity library siting library Bill of Rights entrepreneurs customization of library services targeted services acquisitions collection development and management outsourcing state library agencies and associations federal library programs and legislation government relations information literacy tutoring and much more Current Practices in Public Libraries is an essential resource for librarians and library administrators working in public and academic settings, and for library sciences faculty and students.

Measuring and Implementing Altmetrics in Library and Information Science Research (Hardcover): C. Baskaran Measuring and Implementing Altmetrics in Library and Information Science Research (Hardcover)
C. Baskaran
R5,367 Discovery Miles 53 670 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Researchers are becoming increasingly concerned with tracking the impact and reach that their research has on the academic community. Through the implementation of altmetrics, they can now better measure the value that their research has through the analysis of citing behavior and citation-based research evaluation. Measuring and Implementing Altmetrics in Library and Information Science Research is a critical research book that focuses on how altmetrics can help researchers to uncover evidence of societal engagement, influence, and broader impacts that demonstrate the value of their research. It builds a more complete picture of the visibility and profile of individual researchers and observes real-time social media updates that provide insight into how faculty's research is being shared from the moment it is published. Featuring a range of topics such as citations, big data, and social media, this book is essential for researchers, educators, librarians, professionals, academicians, administrators, and students.

The Muse and the Librarian (Hardcover): Robert H. Walker The Muse and the Librarian (Hardcover)
Robert H. Walker
R2,354 Discovery Miles 23 540 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Public Library and Federal Policy (Hardcover): Jean B. Wellisch The Public Library and Federal Policy (Hardcover)
Jean B. Wellisch
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Building Excellence - The Rewards and Challenges of Integrating Research into the Undergraduate Curriculum (Hardcover):... Building Excellence - The Rewards and Challenges of Integrating Research into the Undergraduate Curriculum (Hardcover)
Catherine N Dulmus, Karen M Sowers
R2,709 Discovery Miles 27 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Social work curriculum changes that really work. The Boyer Report and the Council on Social Work Education have placed expectations on universities and social work programs to make sure undergraduate students know how to develop, use, and communicate empirically-based knowledge. Building Excellence is a handbook for integrating research into undergraduate curriculums, using the curriculum of the University of Tennessee College of Social Work as an example. This unique book showcases social work research conducted by UT seniors, who were paired upon graduation with doctoral students who helped them place their research in publication form. Building Excellence demonstrates how universities can develop into communities of learners by strengthening critical thinking, independent thinking, and creative imagination at the undergraduate level. For several years, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has created opportunities for students to gain professional experience in their fields of interest through research projects that establish the connection between study and knowledge. The results of several projects conducted by UT seniors are presented here, reaffirming that faculty mentoring is crucial to this effort. Student research findings presented in Building Excellence examine: emotional and behavioral symptoms of sexually abused children using two symptom scales-internalizing and externalizing stress and strain experienced by personal care assistants caring for people suffering from dementia the relationship between childhood abuse and adult suicide the effectiveness of court-mandated treatment of recidivism among juvenile offenders barriers to effective medication adherence among the elderly Building Excellence demonstrates how the University of Tennessee's social work curriculum has enhanced student capacity and practice effectiveness. The book is an essential read for social work academics working at all levels.

Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 19: Publications of 1988 and additions from the... Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 19: Publications of 1988 and additions from the preceding years (Hardcover, 1990 ed.)
H. Vervliet
R2,895 Discovery Miles 28 950 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This eighteenth volume of ABHB (Annual bibliography o/the history o/the printed book and libraries) contains 4046 records, selected from some 2000 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Latin America Arab countries Australia Luxembourg Austria The Netherlands Belgium Norway Bulgaria Poland Canada Portugal Denmark Rumania Finland South Africa France Spain German Democratic Republic Sweden German Federal Republic Switzerland Great Britain USA Hungary USSR Ireland (Republic of) Yugoslavia Italy Latin America and the Arab countries are being covered through the good offices of American and British colleagues. Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing to co-operate to this scheme of international bibliographic collaboration. The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this matter. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording all books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural VIII INTRODUCTION environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography.

The Teaching Library - Approaches to Assessing Information Literacy Instruction (Hardcover): Scott Walter The Teaching Library - Approaches to Assessing Information Literacy Instruction (Hardcover)
Scott Walter
R4,217 Discovery Miles 42 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Get the information needed to advocate for the significance of your library! How do you make the case that your library is a valuable instruction center? The Teaching Library helps librarians assess data on information literacy instruction programs so that they can better support the teaching role of the academic library in campus settings. This practical, professional resource features case studies from across the United States and Canadain both public and private institutionsthat offer a variety of evaluation methods. Here are the latest, easy-to-adopt ways of measuring your library's direct contribution to student learning, on-campus and off. With a unique multifaceted approach to questions of assessment, The Teaching Library is an important resource that not only offers the latest techniques, but answers the larger question of how to make use of this data in ways that will best advocate information literacy instruction programs. From creating a multidimensional assessment to turning an initiative into a program to teaching and learning goals and beyond, this invaluable text covers many of the core issues those in this rapidly-evolving field must contend with. These contributions reinforce the importance of the learning that takes place in the classroom, in the co-curriculum, the extra-curriculum, and the surrounding community. Some of the key topics covered in The Teaching Library are: assessment practices such as 360 Degrees analysis, attitudinal, outcomes-based, and gap-measured integrating the teaching library into core mission, vision, and values statements presenting the message of a library's value to internal audiences of colleagues building momentumand maintaining it tying information literacy assessment to campus-wide assessment activities identifying and reaching end-of-program learning outcomes assessing the impact of the one-shot session on student learning information literacy instruction and the credit-course model promoting instruction among Library and Information Science educators and many more! The essays in The Teaching Library offer viable and practical ways for librarians to demonstrate their direct contribution to student learning in ways consistent with those accepted as valid across the campus. An important resource for academic librarians and Information Science professionals, The Teaching Library is also a useful tool for those in the campus community concerned with developing, funding, and continuing successful library programsprofessional staff such as alumni directors; faculty and educators looking to make students more successful; and researchers.

Non-trivial Mathematics Librarian - THE NON TRIVIAL MATHEM (Hardcover): Nancy D Anderson, Lois Pausch Non-trivial Mathematics Librarian - THE NON TRIVIAL MATHEM (Hardcover)
Nancy D Anderson, Lois Pausch
R3,256 Discovery Miles 32 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Part of a series which discusses the foundations of library and information science, this volume focuses on library service in mathematics. Topics covered include mathematics library service in academic and public libraries, as well as in special libraries.

Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries - Issues and Solutions (Hardcover): Elizabeth Connor Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries - Issues and Solutions (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Connor
R2,650 Discovery Miles 26 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Give your patrons access to the digital content they need Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries is an essential guide to the challenges of acquiring, licensing, and managing the electronic access and use of books and journals. Medical librarians working in a variety of settings, including academic health centers, hospital libraries, and government health associations, provide entry-level, mid-career, and experienced librarians with comprehensive information and advice on dealing with electronic resources. This invaluable resource examines a wide range of issues, including collection development, pricing, open access, licensing, remote access, statistics, publisher liability, and the Semantic Web. As healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and students rely more and more on digital content, medical libraries spend more and more time dealing with the complexities surrounding the use of e-resources. Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries examines the issues they face everyday, including the shift from print to electronic materials, off-campus and cross-campus access, usage statistics, journal pricing, open-access publishing, licensing, collection development, and much more. Topics addressed in Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries include: how to negotiate consortial packages how to use an electronic resource management (ERM) system how to create a portal to share electronic resources how to consolidate costs and provide wide access how open access affects pricing how to establish and maintain access to licensed e-resources how to develop a combined e-journal Web page how off-campus students interact with a full-service document delivery option for electronic journals how to integrate e-resources into an online catalog how to apply emerging Semantic Web technologies to digital libraries and much more Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries is an invaluable professional guide for medical and academic librarians, and a helpful classroom resource for faculty and students in library schools.

Digital Information and Knowledge Management - New Opportunities for Research Libraries (Hardcover): Sul H. Lee Digital Information and Knowledge Management - New Opportunities for Research Libraries (Hardcover)
Sul H. Lee
R4,203 Discovery Miles 42 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Digital Information and Knowledge Management examines how academic librarians can use knowledge management to provide an increasing amount of electronic information to an expanding user base. Several of the country's leading library administrators analyze these vital issues from the perspectives of both information providers and library users, exploring the challenges of selecting and managing electronic information and resources, making the most of knowledge management, and improving digital access to their users. Electronic resources have given the library new roles to fill and created a demand for librarians skilled in the acquisition, retrieval, and dissemination of digital information. Libraries and librarians have met the challenges presented by digital resources and have moved from building collections of print materials into the growing field of knowledge management. Digital Information and Knowledge Management offers insights into how librarians are making that transition to enhance the resources and services they can offer library users. Topics examined in Digital Information and Knowledge Management include: cooperative collection development the balance of print and electronic resources the evolution of digital resources in libraries the concept of knowledge management changes in research libraries knowledge management in academic libraries factors that influence the selection of electronic resources disseminating information about scholarly collections the need for a standardized method of information presentation successful approaches to managing digital information the digitalization of collections and historical materials how to maintain the connections between academic disciplines and libraries and much more! Digital Information and Knowledge Management is an essential professional resource for senior- and mid-level library administrators, and for acquisitions, reference, and collections librarians.

The Index Library; 32 (1649-1714), pt. 2, L-Z (Hardcover): British Record Society The Index Library; 32 (1649-1714), pt. 2, L-Z (Hardcover)
British Record Society
R860 Discovery Miles 8 600 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Durkheimian School - A Systematic and Comprehensive Bibliography (Hardcover): Yash Nandan The Durkheimian School - A Systematic and Comprehensive Bibliography (Hardcover)
Yash Nandan
R2,332 Discovery Miles 23 320 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
A Sketch of the Life and Work of Charles William Sherborn, Painter-etcher (Hardcover): Charles Davies 1861-1942 Sherborn,... A Sketch of the Life and Work of Charles William Sherborn, Painter-etcher (Hardcover)
Charles Davies 1861-1942 Sherborn, Charles William Sherborn, George Heath Tiner
R888 Discovery Miles 8 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Practical Approaches to Collections Care (Paperback): Samantha Forsko Practical Approaches to Collections Care (Paperback)
Samantha Forsko
R1,048 Discovery Miles 10 480 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

1. The author explains how cultural heritage organizations, such as museums, libraries, archives and historic sites, can forgo the "best" in favor of "good" and "better" approaches to collections care. Giving examples of implementation and easy-to-follow guides, Forsko demonstrates how preservation can become a component of any collections care program - even one with little to no resources. 2. The book will be an essential tool for anyone who cares for collections, particularly collections managers, registrars, and archivists. It will be suitable for professionals working in any type or size of institution and will also be of interest to students who are learning how to become practitioners. 3. The book will be the first to take a realistic, sustainable approach to collections care, rather than a "best practices" approach. Drawing on more than a decade of experience working with over 40 libraries, museums, archives, and other historic sites, the author encourages the reader to start by taking small, manageable steps and explains that even the smallest of actions can make a difference that will ultimately help to preserve collections

Evolving Internet Reference Resources (Hardcover): Rita Pellen, William Miller Evolving Internet Reference Resources (Hardcover)
Rita Pellen, William Miller
R2,762 Discovery Miles 27 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Save time and avoid trouble as you search the Internet for reliable resources Evolving Internet Reference Resources provides both beginning and experienced researchers with a comprehensive overview of the key information sources available online in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. This invaluable book is your guide to the best free and subscription-based Internet sites and services for 26 diverse subject areas, including law, psychology, rhetoric, LGBT studies, health and medicine, engineering, Asian studies, and computer science. Experts in specific areas review Web sites, meta sites, indexing and abstracting services, directories, portals, databases, and blogs for their accessibility and usability, saving you valuable time and effort in your search for the best academic research and reference resources on the Web. Evolving Internet Reference Resources is your pathfinder for all levels of research in crucial areas of academic and general interest. The book will lead you through the almost overwhelming volume of information available online to help you steer clear of unreliable, untrustworthy, and slipshod material as you search for dictionaries, glossaries, bibliographies, images, book reviews, career information, fieldwork opportunities, biographical sources, timelines and chronologies, audio and video clips, interactive maps, online collections, and much more. Topics covered in Evolving Internet Reference Resources include: significant developments in the availability of art images on the Web how Internet resources have transformed rhetoric, composition, and poetry why free Web sites can sometimes be unreliable organizational strategies for librarians how commercial publishers have acquired some of the best LGBT online resources the potential for Internet resources to enhance social activism in Latin America new approaches taken by librarians in creating online information government agency Web sites online versions of college guides the development of RSS (Really Simple Syndication) technology the virtual reference shelf available to nursing students and faculty ESL (English as a Second Language) Web sites Evolving Internet Reference Resources is an essential tool for all librarians (academic, school, special, and public), library science faculty, and faculty and students in a wide variety of disciplines.

Descriptive Catalogue of a Valuable Consignment of Upwards of Six Thousand Volumes of New and Second-hand Books [microform] -... Descriptive Catalogue of a Valuable Consignment of Upwards of Six Thousand Volumes of New and Second-hand Books [microform] - Printed Both in English and French, From English, Scotch, and American Publishers (Hardcover)
Henry J Shaw
R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Scholarship of Practice - Academic-Practice Collaborations for Promoting Occupational Therapy (Paperback): Patricia Crist,... The Scholarship of Practice - Academic-Practice Collaborations for Promoting Occupational Therapy (Paperback)
Patricia Crist, Gary Kielhofner
R1,187 Discovery Miles 11 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Integrate the freshest research with clinical practiceOccupational therapy (OT) practitioners often lack the fundamental skills to conduct or effectively use research, illustrating a disturbing gap between the advancement of theoretical concepts and the extent to which concepts are actually applied. The Scholarship of Practice: Academic-Practice Collaborations for Promoting Occupational Therapy closes this gap by presenting a conceptual framework that integrates theory and research with clinical practice. Leaders in the field provide insightful, thought-provoking ideas and strategies to promote research and facilitate effective new concepts and theories to hands-on practitioners.The Scholarship of Practice is a model that blends education with practice, dynamically applying theoretical principles of occupational therapy learned in the classroom to their actual clinical practice. This framework is a planned, focused, practice-relevant way to educate students, build a tradition of independent scholarship, consult with community-based organizations, and contribute to best occupational therapy practice. Case studies show how partnerships and collaborative efforts can foster and apply important advances and rehabilitative strategies within communities. Examples of faculty-practitioner partnering at Duquesne University and the approach to scholarship at the University of Illinois are clearly discussed. This cutting-edge compilation of ideas and research is extensively referenced and filled with useful diagrams and tables.The Scholarship of Practice: Academic-Practice Collaborations for Promoting Occupational Therapy discusses: evidence-based scholarship participatory action research single case study designs approaches that provide scientific evidence supporting OT services how theory, models, or frames of reference are modified as a result of practice demands or expectations best practices in education continuum of care services the "New Doors Model" that provides occupation-based services--while providing new opportunities for occupational therapists the Practice-Scholar Program at Duquesne University the Concerns Report Method research on the outcomes of practice that support improved services creative fieldwork education that engages students in the scholarship of practice and more The Scholarship of Practice: Academic-Practice Collaborations for Promoting Occupational Therapy makes important, enlightening reading for occupational therapists, OT educators and scholars, and graduate students preparing for advanced roles in OT.

Access to Scientific Research - Challenges Facing Communications in STM (Hardcover, Digital original): David J. Brown Access to Scientific Research - Challenges Facing Communications in STM (Hardcover, Digital original)
David J. Brown
R3,653 Discovery Miles 36 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The debate about access to scientific research raises questions about the current effectiveness of scholarly communication processes. This book explores, from an independent point of view, the current state of the STM publishing market, new publishing technologies and business models as well as the information habit of researchers, the politics of research funders, and the demand for scientific research as a public good. The book also investigates the democratisation of science including how the information needs of knowledge workers outside academia can be embraced in future.

Ideas and the University Library - Essays of an Unorthodox Academic Librarian (Hardcover): Eli M. Oboler Ideas and the University Library - Essays of an Unorthodox Academic Librarian (Hardcover)
Eli M. Oboler
R2,473 Discovery Miles 24 730 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Internationalizing Library and Information Science Education - A Handbook of Policies and Procedures in Administration and... Internationalizing Library and Information Science Education - A Handbook of Policies and Procedures in Administration and Curriculum (Hardcover)
Frances L Carroll, John Harvey
R2,352 Discovery Miles 23 520 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The editors of the book and the contributors challenge library schools to internationalize their curricula at a time when provincial nationalism seems to be prevalent and the profession on the whole is more concerned with the how to rather than the why, and when information technology is being studied almost in isolation from the key social issues of the computer age. The book should be read by all individuals concerned with library education and international programs in particular and the library/information profession in general. "Library Quarterly"

"Internationalizing Library and Information Science Education: A Handbook of Policies and Procedures in Administration and Curriculum" deals with one of the most critical issues in librarianship today: the complexities involved in operating libraries in a world where the international exchange of ideas, activities, and technologies is a constant force. As defined by editors John F. Harvey and Frances Laverne Carroll, internationalism is the process by which a nationally defined library topic, curriculum, or school becomes responsive to international policies or perspectives. The theme of this volume is this change in perspective.

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