0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Browse All Departments
Price
  • R100 - R250 (6)
  • R250 - R500 (43)
  • R500+ (1,412)
  • -
Status
Format
Author / Contributor
Publisher

Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library, archive & information management

Running a Small Library - A How-to-do-it Manual (Hardcover): J.R.H. Moorman Running a Small Library - A How-to-do-it Manual (Hardcover)
J.R.H. Moorman
R2,008 Discovery Miles 20 080 Out of stock

Running a small library - be it a public, academic, school, or special library - usually means making do with little or no staff. Nevertheless, this challenging task requires skill and expertise. Budgets must be planned and justified. Policies and procedures need development and implementation. Facilities must be maintained. Collections require constant development. Then there are tasks, such as: programming; outreach; cataloging; circulation; computers and networks; automation systems; and other services. This unique how-to, written from the perspective of the small library and its particular challenges and strains, discusses these essential topics and also includes a resource section listing furniture, automation, and book and periodical vendors; discussion groups; professional organizations; and resources for more information. Any solo librarian or manager with a small staff will find Moorman's advice invaluable.

An Overview of the Roles and Benefits of Libraries (Hardcover, Unabridged edition): An Overview of the Roles and Benefits of Libraries (Hardcover, Unabridged edition)
R2,158 Discovery Miles 21 580 Out of stock

Globally, libraries are the backbones of the institutions in which they exist, irrespective of whether they are in a developed country or a developing country. Ideally, no school should operate without one. Different types of libraries provide various kinds of information to a range of people. This collection of articles will attract the attention of education authorities, education policy makers, subject teachers, teacher librarians, academics, students, and parents. Young adults can also obtain information here concerning career or vocational guidance. This book promotes the use of libraries in students' learning and quality of education.

Managing Information Services - A Transformational Approach (Paperback, n.e of 2r.e): Jo Bryson Managing Information Services - A Transformational Approach (Paperback, n.e of 2r.e)
Jo Bryson
R901 Discovery Miles 9 010 Out of stock

This new edition of "Managing Information Services" has been significantly revised and restructured to reflect the need for libraries and information services to manage the transformation necessary to become more relevant to the knowledge age's dynamic, customer-centred environment. It reflects the move from managing physical assets to exploiting knowledge, technology and innovation; new models of learning; global, mobile communication and new delivery mechanisms with a focus on relationships. Introductory sections on management and strategic influences emphasise the importance of knowledge management skills, teamworking, corporate responsibility and customer satisfaction as a driver for change. A new section on corporate governance has been added that includes managing different forms of capital, and there is expanded coverage of investment, security, risk management and business continuity. Maintaining a competitive advantage through service quality and multiple delivery channels is another theme found throughout the book. Recommended reading for students, this is also acknowledged as a comprehensive and yet sufficiently detailed reference on the key management subjects for information service managers.

Communicating Professionally - A How-to-do-it Manual for Library Applications (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Catherine... Communicating Professionally - A How-to-do-it Manual for Library Applications (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Catherine Sheldrick Ross, Patricia Dewdney
R1,954 Discovery Miles 19 540 Out of stock

This expanded text has been rewritten to better serve the verbal and written communication needs of the modern library. Many types of communication are covered including: public speaking and conducting interviews; leading group discussion; public service announcements; and writing memos, letters, and formal reports. This edition features: an expanded section on mastering individual skills; sensitivity to cultural, ethical, and linguistic issues; using voice mail and e-mail; practicing netiquette in chat groups; designing WWW pages; teleconferencing and videoconferencing; using presentation software; and teaching skills to support staff. Practical tips and skills training exercises, examples of common library situations, research facts, and reference to sources for more information round out this practical guide. This work may be of use to library staff, volunteers. information and referral counsellors, and staff trainers.

Achieving Diversity - A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians (Hardcover, illustrated edition): Barbara I. Dewey, Loretta Parham Achieving Diversity - A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Barbara I. Dewey, Loretta Parham
R2,019 Discovery Miles 20 190 Out of stock

Barbara Dewey and Loretta Parham join 50 other librarians, including Tracie Hall, Emma Bradford Perry, and Hannelore B Rader, to explore one of the major issues facing the profession - diversity. This innovative guide explores how librarians can ensure that their services, staff, and collections truly reflect our multicultural society. Chapters cover strategic planning; recruiting and retaining minorities; reaching out to new users; marketing to underrepresented populations; building collections for marginalized groups; overcoming the digital divide; assessment; and other important topics. The contributors provide numerous forms and documents including library diversity plans; residency and intern job descriptions; recruitment materials; programming plans and documents; and web resources. With guidance drawn from real experience in public and academic libraries, this unique guide will help to make diversity a reality in libraries.

Charging and Collecting Fees and Fines - A Handbook for Libraries (Paperback, New ed.): Murray S. Martin, Betsy Park Charging and Collecting Fees and Fines - A Handbook for Libraries (Paperback, New ed.)
Murray S. Martin, Betsy Park
R1,886 Discovery Miles 18 860 Out of stock

Two authors with more than 40 years of combined backcountry experience in nearly every type of terrain worldwide attempt to create a definitive guide for outdoorspeople - a manual with appeal to all stripes of outdoor travellers.

Critical Survey of Drama: Overview Essays (Hardcover, 4th Revised edition): Carl Rollyson Critical Survey of Drama: Overview Essays (Hardcover, 4th Revised edition)
Carl Rollyson
R3,006 Discovery Miles 30 060 Out of stock

The new fourth edition of The Critical Survey of Drama contains over 650 new and updated essays-over 550 discuss individual dramatists and nearly 100 cover important overview topics that are critical to the study of drama as a whole. This new edition is newly arranged by World Region and essay type to further enhance its ability to help students and researchers expand their study of dramatists around the globe. This edition includes new coverage of contemporary playwrights who have recently come to be regarded as established figures in the theater-Jez Butterworth, Martin McDonough, Patrick Marber, Marshall Napier, Mark Ravenhill and N.F. Simpson-to name a few. In addition to the entirely new author profiles, many have been updated and revised to include the authors' new works and achievements, new productions, publications, honors and awards, as well as personal developments. Bibliographies have also been updated and annotated. In addition, these updated essays provide analyses of significant new works. Each dramatist essay provides such ready-reference material as birth and death dates, and a list of the author's major dramatic works (with dates of first production and publication). Each essay opens with a brief survey of the author's publications in literary forms other than drama, a summary of the writer's professional achievements and awards, an extended biographical sketch that centers on the writer's development as a dramatist, and an extensive critical analysis of the writer's major dramatic works. Following this discussion is an annotated bibliography of critical works about the author. Overview essays, which are arranged under broad subject headings in Volume 8, cover dramatic traditions in the United States, the British Isles, Europe, Africa, Asia, and other parts of the world, as well as various genres and techniques. The nearly 100 Overview Essays provide thoughtful insight into the study of African American Drama, American Regional Theater, Asian Drama, Australian Drama, Chinese Drama, Deaf Theater, Experimental Theater, Feminist Theater, French Drama Since the 1600's, Irish Drama, LGBTQ Theater, Melodrama, Musical Drama, Native American Drama, Political Theater, Southeast Asian Drama and much more. The set also contains a listing of major dramatic awards, a time line of drama history, a glossary, and bibliography. Five helpful features can be found at the end of each volume: a Glossary; a Category List that groups authors by genre, country, gender, and ethnic identity; an Author Index that lists all authors covered in the set along with their works; a Title Index of all works covered in the set; and a Geographical List which groups the authors by country.

The Alchemy of Medicine and Print - The Edward Worth Library, Dublin (Hardcover, New): Danielle Westerhof The Alchemy of Medicine and Print - The Edward Worth Library, Dublin (Hardcover, New)
Danielle Westerhof
R1,736 Discovery Miles 17 360 Out of stock

This volume arises from a conference held in November 2008 at the Royal Society in London to mark the 275th anniversary of the establishment of the Edward Worth Library in Dr. Steevens' Hospital, Dublin. Many contributions reflect on the alchemical interaction of the sciences - in particular natural philosophy and medicine - and the printed book in the 16th and 17th centuries. Other essays elucidate the historical, intellectual, and social contexts in which this 'alchemy' occurred. The book produces a fascinating insight into the social and intellectual world of Edward Worth.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Public Welfare, PT. 1200-End, Revised as of October 1, 2016 (Paperback, Revised ed.):... Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Public Welfare, PT. 1200-End, Revised as of October 1, 2016 (Paperback, Revised ed.)
Office of the Federal Register (U S ), National Archives and Records Administration (U S )
R1,620 Discovery Miles 16 200 Out of stock
Grants for Libraries - A How-to-do-it Manual and CD-ROM (Hardcover, New): Stephanie R. Gerding, Pamela H. Mackellar Grants for Libraries - A How-to-do-it Manual and CD-ROM (Hardcover, New)
Stephanie R. Gerding, Pamela H. Mackellar
R2,551 Discovery Miles 25 510 Out of stock

As libraries cope with budget cuts and shortages, many are turning to grants as a means for funding new initiatives and sustaining services. This practical how-to manual - authored by two experts with in-depth knowledge and practical experience - outlines the grant-writing process and provides a proven step-by-step strategy for getting your grant. Chapters cover preliminary planning; defining the project; forming the writing team; choosing the best type of funder (government, foundation, corporate, and local organizations) to approach; and more. Core coverage focuses on writing and submitting the proposal including thorough explanation and examples the title sheet, cover letter, table of contents, overview, description, needs, methodology, timeline, budget, evaluation, and more. Additional sections explain how applicants should follow-up on their submission; partner with outside organizations; and implement and evaluate the project when your funding is approved. The CD-ROM includes a sample grant template that you can individualize and reproduce for your own grants, as well as model long range plans that can be modified and included in proposals. More than 15 successful grant stories from a variety of institutions and for various funding purposes are also on this invaluable CD for you to model, adapt, or incorporate into your own winning proposals.

Using Government Documents - A How-to-do-it Manual for School Librarians (Paperback, New): Melody S. Kelly, Annette Nall Using Government Documents - A How-to-do-it Manual for School Librarians (Paperback, New)
Melody S. Kelly, Annette Nall
R836 Discovery Miles 8 360 Out of stock

This guide introduces elementary and secondary school librarians to the wealth of information available from the US government and affordable to librarians on a budget. Federal government documents on history, government and politics, art, health, criminal justice and science are routinely available, at prices ranging from "free" to $10. The formats vary, and include monographs, posters, charts, maps, software, and multimedia. The manual includes samples of government selection tools, discusses commercial vendors of government documents, and review sourcees for new documents. Appendices list the GPO Book Stores and Federal Depository Libraries.

Free Delivery
Pinterest Twitter Facebook Google+
You may like...
Mid-Career Library and Information…
Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen, Linda Crook Paperback R1,491 Discovery Miles 14 910
Supporting Research Writing - Roles and…
Valerie Matarese Paperback R1,668 Discovery Miles 16 680
Libraries and Society - Role…
Wendy Evans, David Baker Paperback R1,948 Discovery Miles 19 480
Trends, Discovery, and People in the…
Wendy Evans, David Baker Paperback R1,500 Discovery Miles 15 000
Libraries and Public Perception - A…
Anna Galluzzi Paperback R1,589 R1,340 Discovery Miles 13 400
Proactive Marketing for the New and…
Melissa U D Goldsmith, Anthony J. Fonseca Paperback R1,573 Discovery Miles 15 730
Six Key Communication Skills for Records…
Kenneth Neal Paperback R1,540 Discovery Miles 15 400
After the Book - Information Services…
George Stachokas Paperback R1,544 Discovery Miles 15 440
Managing Burnout in the Workplace - A…
Nancy McCormack, Catherine Cotter Paperback R1,551 Discovery Miles 15 510
Digital Asset Ecosystems - Rethinking…
Tobias Blanke Paperback R1,541 Discovery Miles 15 410

 

Partners