0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Price
  • R50 - R100 (1)
  • R100 - R250 (31)
  • R250 - R500 (828)
  • R500+ (8,194)
  • -
Status
Format
Author / Contributor
Publisher

Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences

Library Science and Administration - Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, VOL 2 (Hardcover): Information Reso... Library Science and Administration - Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, VOL 2 (Hardcover)
Information Reso Management Association
R8,659 Discovery Miles 86 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries (Hardcover, New): S. Thanuskodi Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries (Hardcover, New)
S. Thanuskodi
R4,842 Discovery Miles 48 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Academic libraries cater to the diverse needs of scholars, scientists, technocrats, researchers, students, and others personally and professionally invested in higher education. Due to advancements in information and communication technologies (ICT), the vision and mission of academic libraries are changing in developing countries. Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries provides the latest theoretical frameworks and empirical research into academic libraries, investigating concerns such as illiteracy, budgeting, software development, technical training, and others. In particular, this book will be of use to professionals and researchers working in the field of library and information science who are looking for new methods and best practices in the management of effective academic libraries. This book is part of the Advances in Library and Information Science series collection.

Catalogue of Authors [microform] (Hardcover): McGill University Library Catalogue of Authors [microform] (Hardcover)
McGill University Library
R941 Discovery Miles 9 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
American Libraries and the Internet - The Social Construction of Web Appropriation and Use (Hardcover, New): Bin Li American Libraries and the Internet - The Social Construction of Web Appropriation and Use (Hardcover, New)
Bin Li
R2,591 Discovery Miles 25 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the expanding use of the World Wide Web in society, American libraries have undergone massive changes. This new information tool has provided both opportunities and challenges to libraries of all kinds. To have a better understanding of the World Wide Web, the roles libraries and librarians have played in its development and use, and the interactions between the library and the Web cannot be overlooked. How do American librarians define their roles in the changing environment, and how do they understand and appropriate the Web in their profession and work place? Previous studies have shown that the knowledge, perceptions, and expectations people have about a technology may influence the ways they react and use the technology. This study examines how librarians have perceived the World Wide Web from its early implementation to 2003, how the Web is appropriated and used in libraries, and provides a deeper understanding of Web use in libraries, and yields new insights into the future development of both libraries and Web technologies. Policy makers evaluating and planning information policies at different levels and system developers designing technology applications for use in libraries will find this book to be a valuable guide.

Going Places - A Reader's Guide to Travel Narrative (Hardcover): Robert Burgin Going Places - A Reader's Guide to Travel Narrative (Hardcover)
Robert Burgin
R2,770 Discovery Miles 27 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Successfully navigate the rich world of travel narratives and identify fiction and nonfiction read-alikes with this detailed and expertly constructed guide. Just as savvy travelers make use of guidebooks to help navigate the hundreds of countries around the globe, smart librarians need a guidebook that makes sense of the world of travel narratives. Going Places: A Reader's Guide to Travel Narratives meets that demand, helping librarians assist patrons in finding the nonfiction books that most interest them. It will also serve to help users better understand the genre and their own reading interests. The book examines the subgenres of the travel narrative genre in its seven chapters, categorizing and describing approximately 600 titles according to genres and broad reading interests, and identifying hundreds of other fiction and nonfiction titles as read-alikes and related reads by shared key topics. The author has also identified award-winning titles and spotlighted further resources on travel lit, making this work an ideal guide for readers' advisors as well a book general readers will enjoy browsing.

Catalogue of Malay Manuscripts and Manuscripts Relating to the Malay Language in the Bodleian Library (Hardcover): Bodleian... Catalogue of Malay Manuscripts and Manuscripts Relating to the Malay Language in the Bodleian Library (Hardcover)
Bodleian Library; Richard 1874- Greentree; Created by Edward Williams Byron 184 Nicholson
R719 Discovery Miles 7 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Library Science and Administration - Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, VOL 1 (Hardcover): Information Reso... Library Science and Administration - Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, VOL 1 (Hardcover)
Information Reso Management Association
R8,665 Discovery Miles 86 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Public Library Governance - International Perspectives (Hardcover): Edward Abbott-Halpin, Carolynn Rankin Public Library Governance - International Perspectives (Hardcover)
Edward Abbott-Halpin, Carolynn Rankin
R3,199 Discovery Miles 31 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Major changes in public libraries throughout the world have led to an increased focus on governance issues. Forging successful futures for public libraries depends on effective governance. This book defines governance and examines its many facets in relation to public library provision internationally, differentiating governance from the policies, processes and practices of public libraries. The perspectives of leaders, practitioners, researchers, decision makers, and service users are presented, offering a variety of views from the past, the present and potential approaches in the future. Decision-making and the roles of decision makers involved in governance are explored. Prominent figures from the public library community throughout the world have contributed their knowledge and experience. Wicked problems facing the public library sector are identified and the varying approaches adopted internationally to deal with them are outlined. There are many practitioner and professional practice issues associated with provision of libraries and views on library usage and delivery vary according to user and practitioner standpoints. Globally diverse content provides directions for the future development of public libraries and for dealing with the emerging challenges facing the library world.

UNIMARC Manual - Bibliographic Format (Hardcover, 3rd ed.): Alan Hopkinson UNIMARC Manual - Bibliographic Format (Hardcover, 3rd ed.)
Alan Hopkinson
R7,260 Discovery Miles 72 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The third edition succeeds the fifth update of second edition. One of the main features has been the adoption of new and revised international standards, notably the International Standard Identifier for Libraries and Related Organizations, the ISBN 13 and the linking ISSN. New fields have been added for recording the Persistent Record Identifier. Uniform Conventional Headings for Legal and Religious texts are now catered for with separate fields. A number of fields have been revised: archival materials, manuscripts and documentation produced by the ISSN International Centre.

Cooperation and Collaboration Initiatives for Libraries and Related Institutions (Hardcover): Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita Cooperation and Collaboration Initiatives for Libraries and Related Institutions (Hardcover)
Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita
R5,804 Discovery Miles 58 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

At a time when budgets are dwindling, libraries must overcome insularity through collaborative initiatives that allow them to support each other through resource sharing and networking. These collaborative networks can expand beyond libraries to include cooperative efforts with archives and museums in order to surpass challenges in the digital era. Cooperation and Collaboration Initiatives for Libraries and Related Institutions is a critical research publication that explores digital advancements in library collaborative technologies and the steps needed to implement them in order to achieve institutional goals. Featuring topics such as e-records, policymaking, and open educational resources, this book is essential for librarians, archival staff, museum staff, knowledge managers, policymakers, educators, and researchers.

Bodleianalia - Curious Facts about Britain's Oldest University Library (Hardcover): Claire Cock-Starkey, Violet Moller Bodleianalia - Curious Facts about Britain's Oldest University Library (Hardcover)
Claire Cock-Starkey, Violet Moller
R453 Discovery Miles 4 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Which is the smallest book in the Bodleian Library? Who complained when their secret pen name was revealed in the library's catalogue? How many miles of shelving are there in the Book Storage Facility? What is the story behind the library's refusal to lend a book to King Charles I? And, what is fasciculing? The answers to these questions and many more can be found inside this intriguing miscellaneous collection of curious facts and stories about the Bodleian Library in Oxford. Home to more than 12 million books and a vast array of treasures including the Gutenberg bible, J.R.R. Tolkien's hand-painted watercolours for 'The Hobbit', Shakespeare's First Folio and four thirteenth-century copies of Magna Carta, the Bodleian Library is one of the most magnificent libraries in the world with a fascinating history. 'Bodleianalia' delights in uncovering some of the lesser known facts about Britain's oldest university library. Through a combination of lists, statistics, and bitesize nuggets of information, it reveals many of the quirks of fate, eccentric characters, and remarkable events which have contributed to the making of this renowned institution. The perfect book for trivia-lovers and bibliophiles, it also offers readers a behind-the-scenes peek into the complex workings of a modern, world-class library in the twenty-first century.

A Key to Domesday - Showing the Method and Exactitude of Its Mensuration, and the Precise Meaning of Its More Usual Formulae;... A Key to Domesday - Showing the Method and Exactitude of Its Mensuration, and the Precise Meaning of Its More Usual Formulae; the Subject Being Specially Exemplified by an Analysis and Digest of the Dorset Survey (Hardcover)
Robert William 1815-1881 Eyton
R897 Discovery Miles 8 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Libraries in Russia - History of the Library of the Academy of Sciences from Peter the Great to Present (Hardcover): Valerie... Libraries in Russia - History of the Library of the Academy of Sciences from Peter the Great to Present (Hardcover)
Valerie Leonov; Translated by Nikolai I Yashugin, Mikhail A Prokofiev, Marcus A Sherwood-Jenkins
R3,490 R3,149 Discovery Miles 31 490 Save R341 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Translated by Nikolai I. Yashugin Mikhail A. Prokofiev Marcus A. Sherwood-Jenkins

"Libraries in Russia," the author, Valerii Leonov, pursues the history of the first national library of that country, the Library of the Russian Academy of Science (Bibliotheca Akademii Nauk, short: BAN), from the beginning of the 18th century to the present. The library was founded by Peter the Great in 1714 and served as a model for the foundation of further libraries during the 18th century.

This historical description is based on extensive historical and bibliographic material, including unique archive material, which is edited here for the first time. The title will be of interest to all in the humanities and everyone interested in Russian history and culture.

Technology and the School Library - A Comprehensive Guide for Media Specialists and Other Educators (Paperback): Odin L... Technology and the School Library - A Comprehensive Guide for Media Specialists and Other Educators (Paperback)
Odin L Jurkowski
R1,795 Discovery Miles 17 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Technology has become one of the three main areas of focus for school librarians, along with collaboration and leadership. To meet the growing need in this area, Technology and the School Library provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to the latest developments. This book also describes how the school librarian interacts with and works with the technology. This starting point is a detailed picture of how the school librarian can build a technology-rich library. Major topics covered in this volume include information resources in the school library, the different varieties of educational software available, resources available via the web, and the importance of creating a school library web site. This book also addresses tools that can be used in classrooms and technology administration-everything from automation and filters to security on student computers and security systems in general. Also discussed is the creation of technology plans in order to look to the future. This up-to-date overview of technology will provide soon-to-be school librarians, as well as current school librarians, the background and breadth to realize the potential they have for improving library services to children.

Searching for Sharing (Hardcover): Daniela Merolla, Mark Turin Searching for Sharing (Hardcover)
Daniela Merolla, Mark Turin
R1,121 Discovery Miles 11 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers - 2013 Edition, Volume 33, 33rd Edition... Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers - 2013 Edition, Volume 33, 33rd Edition (Hardcover, 33rd Revised edition)
Shannon Graff Hysell
R2,844 Discovery Miles 28 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As it does each year, this invaluable, eagerly awaited guide will light the way for collection development specialists in smaller public, college, and school libraries, enabling them to easily identify the best, most affordable, and most appropriate new reference materials in any field. Featuring 550 titles chosen from the 2013 edition of the larger American Reference Books Annual, this volume caters to smaller libraries that must ensure every dollar of their often-limited budget is wisely invested. To help them do that, the editor has selected only titles that are highly reviewed, have a low price point, and will appeal to a broad audience. The book presents high-quality, critical reviews of 2012 reference products, both print and online, suitable for small college libraries, medium-sized and small public libraries, and school libraries. Chapters are arranged in four major subdivisions: General Reference, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Science and Technology. Within each, reviews are further divided by form: bibliography, biography, handbooks and yearbooks, and so on. Each review is written by a librarian working in the field and can be trusted to be accurate and fair. Each indicates the type of library or libraries for which the work is appropriate. Features 550 reviews chosen from American Reference Books Annual, a comprehensive and respected reviewing source for reference materials Offers unexcelled reliability, as all reviews are written by subject experts working in the library profession Retains any critical comments to ensure balance and aid in the selection process Considers affordability and broad appeal as criteria for inclusion

Career Transitions for Librarians - Proven Strategies for Moving to Another Type of Library (Hardcover): Davis Erin Anderson,... Career Transitions for Librarians - Proven Strategies for Moving to Another Type of Library (Hardcover)
Davis Erin Anderson, Raymond Pun
R1,948 Discovery Miles 19 480 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What if you were a public librarian and then you wanted to become an academic librarian? How different are those worlds and how would you know what kind of skills or experiences you need to get your foot into the academic door? Career Transitions for Librarians: Proven Strategies for Moving to Another Type of Library explores the multifaceted roles of the librarian profession from personal narratives of professional librarians who have successfully worked and transitioned from one type of library to another. Learn the successful strategies and stories of librarians who transitioned from public to academic libraries, school media to academic libraries, public to special libraries, print to digital worlds, among other ones. *What kinds of skill sets and experiences were they able to transfer or draw on from their previous work experiences? *How can you make these successful transitions as well? From interview tips to developing relevant and transferable skill sets, this unique guide offers testimonials with a targeted advice and job strategies for readers interested in making these successful transitions during a time when there is a huge difficulty in securing a library job.

Interdisciplinary Digital Preservation Tools and Technologies (Hardcover): Tariq Ashraf, Naresh Kumar Interdisciplinary Digital Preservation Tools and Technologies (Hardcover)
Tariq Ashraf, Naresh Kumar
R5,205 Discovery Miles 52 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The way information is shared and retained has evolved throughout the years. This progression into the digital age provides longevity and easy accessibility of information, while new advancements keep rolling society into the future. Interdisciplinary Digital Preservation Tools and Technologies 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. This publication is a critical reference source for academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the impact of digital advancements.

Annals of the Bodleian Library (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Wlliam Dunn Macray Annals of the Bodleian Library (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Wlliam Dunn Macray
R880 Discovery Miles 8 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This fascinating book describes the history of Oxford University's great academic library, from the foundation of Cobham's Library in 1367, Richard de Bury's library at Durham College, Duke Humphrey's Library, Sir Thomas Bodley's bequest and on to the late nineteenth century. Macray's scholarly work abounds with fascinating detail and draws not only on the Bodleian's official archives but also many diaries and gossipy anecdotes. It comes as something of a shock to discover that one of Bodley's friends accused him of being 'so drunk with applause and vanitie of his librarie' that he disregarded the needs of his own family and servants. As late as 1712, Bodley's relations were appealing to the Vice Chancellor for relief from the direst poverty. Among the many strange gifts received by the Bodleian was a half-burned Russian translation of the Pickwick Papers found at Sebastopol when the battery was stormed in 1855.

Handbook of Research on Digital Libraries - Design, Development, and Impact (Hardcover): Yin-Leng Theng, Schubert Foo, Dion... Handbook of Research on Digital Libraries - Design, Development, and Impact (Hardcover)
Yin-Leng Theng, Schubert Foo, Dion Goh, Jin-Cheon Na
R7,323 Discovery Miles 73 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As digital libraries expand in their proliferation, and as researchers, students, and consumers increasingly depend on them for their information needs, developers are keen to learn more about the design, use, and usability of these systems. ""The Handbook of Research on Digital Libraries: Design, Development, and Impact"" is the single academic reference work to provide comprehensive coverage of digital libraries. Through predictions of future trends, examinations of techniques and technologies, and focuses on users, interactions, and experiences, this in-depth collection provides developers and scholars with an extensive collection of research articles from the expanding field of digital libraries. It features: 56 authoritative contributions by over 130 of the world's leading experts on digital libraries from 25 countries; comprehensive coverage of each specific topic, highlighting recent trends and describing the latest advances in the field; more than 1,300 references to existing literature and research on digital libraries; and a compendium of over 370 key terms with detailed definitions. It is organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals. It also features cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to digital libraries.

Research Anthology on Collaboration, Digital Services, and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries, VOL 2... Research Anthology on Collaboration, Digital Services, and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries, VOL 2 (Hardcover)
Information R Management Association
R8,898 Discovery Miles 88 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bulletin of the American Library Association (Hardcover): American Library Association Bulletin of the American Library Association (Hardcover)
American Library Association
R1,146 Discovery Miles 11 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship (Hardcover, New): Susmita Chakraborty, Anup Kumar Das Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship (Hardcover, New)
Susmita Chakraborty, Anup Kumar Das
R5,382 Discovery Miles 53 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the introduction of the Bologna Process, the emphasis on the importance of international librarianship and its activity between governmental or non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups of nations has continued to grow. Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups in order to promote, develop, and maintain librarianship and the library profession around the world. This publication is essential for graduate students, researchers, teachers, and LIS administrators in the field of library science.

An Extended Structured Query Language Incorporating Object Data Types for the Construction Industry (Hardcover): Kevin Hollister An Extended Structured Query Language Incorporating Object Data Types for the Construction Industry (Hardcover)
Kevin Hollister
R2,224 Discovery Miles 22 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Geographic Information (Hardcover, New): Jenny Marie Johnson Geographic Information (Hardcover, New)
Jenny Marie Johnson
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From simple road maps to advanced global-position satellite (GPS) technology, geographic information is essential in today's world. As a result of computers, the Internet, and satellite technology, geographic information is expanding in both quantity and type. Businesses, scientists, travelers, and countless others rely heavily on accurate, up-to-date geographic information. This book is a unique, timesaving, and easy-to-use reference, steering users through the massive amount of geographic information available from a wide range of sources and providing tips on how to use them effectively and efficiently in real-world research. Topics include map basics, finding place names, general geography works, general and thematic atlases, special format maps, aerial photography, remotely sensed images, and more. This book provides an accessible overview of the important, emerging field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer systems capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information. Also included is information on geographical standards, organizations, instructional resources, commercial publications, and careers in geography. Whether researching a specific location or a general topic, collecting antiquarian maps, or having an interest in learning how to use geographic tools from topographical maps to nautical charts, this book is a must-have reference.

Free Delivery
Pinterest Twitter Facebook Google+
You may like...
Economic Activity, Trade, and Industry…
F. Gerard Adams, Byron Gangnes, … Hardcover R2,777 Discovery Miles 27 770
Paradoxes, Ambiguity and Rationality
O.F. Hamouda, J.C.R. Rowley Hardcover R7,310 Discovery Miles 73 100
Advances in Mathematical Economics…
Shigeo Kusuoka, Toru Maruyama Hardcover R2,567 R1,891 Discovery Miles 18 910
Spatial Data Configuration in…
Giuseppe Arbia Hardcover R4,505 Discovery Miles 45 050
Econophysics Approaches to Large-Scale…
Misako Takayasu, Tsutomu Watanabe, … Hardcover R4,388 Discovery Miles 43 880
Studies in Econometric Theory - The…
Takeshi Amemiya Hardcover R4,624 Discovery Miles 46 240
Complex-Valued Modeling in Economics and…
Sergey Svetunkov Hardcover R4,390 Discovery Miles 43 900
Economic Evolution, Learning, and…
Uwe Canter, Etc Hardcover R2,597 Discovery Miles 25 970
Operations and Supply Chain Management
James Evans, David Collier Hardcover R1,456 R1,352 Discovery Miles 13 520
Financial and Macroeconomic…
Francis X. Diebold, Kamil Yilmaz Hardcover R3,790 Discovery Miles 37 900

 

Partners