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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Do you want to improve the usability of your library website, but
feel that it is too difficult, time-consuming, or expensive? In
this book, you will learn that in-house usability testing on a
budget is not only feasible, but it is practical, sustainable, and
has the potential to lead to remarkable improvements of the
content, design, and layout of your website. Usability Testing: A
Practical Guide for Librarians will teach you how to: *Make the
case for usability testing *Define your audience and their goals
*Select a usability testing method appropriate for your particular
context *Plan for an in-house usability test *Conduct an effective
in-house usability test *Analyze usability test results and make
decisions based on those results *Create and implement a plan for
ongoing, systematic usability testing Step-by-step instructions,
along with a myriad of examples, allow you to use this book as a
practical guide, and adapt the techniques for your own context.
Techniques are appropriate for libraries of all types, including
academic, public, and special libraries.
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 across *Establish a voice and tone that
reflects the identity of your organization and yourself as a
professional The book covers writing for both print and Web-based
publications and is aimed at all types of libraries.
Modified atmosphere packaging may be defined as an active packaging
method in which an altered atmosphere is created in the headspace
that retards chemical deterioration while simultaneously retarding
growth of spoilage organisms. Shelf lives of perishable products,
such as dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables,
and bakery items are limited by biochemical changes in the product
catalysed by exposure to the normal atmosphere (21 % oxygen, 78%
nitrogen and less than 0. 1 % carbon dioxide) and growth of
spoilage organisms. Modification of the atmosphere within a package
containing these products helps to better maintain the quality of
the food under longer storage conditions and retards the growth of
undesirable organisms. Of course, deterioration is also slowed by
chilling, which is required for the transport to market of highly
perishable items like meat, poultry and fish that would either
spoil or have the potential for contamination by certain food
pathogens. Chilling plus a modification of the atmosphere optimizes
the keeping quality of food. Modification of the atmosphere has
been known for over a century as a means of food preservation and
has become a very popular means of food preservation in the latter
part of the 20th century. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is
practised extensively in Europe, Canada and the USo Both vacuum
packaging (rem oval of air from the package) and addition of gases
within the package are considered MAP.
Modified atmospheres are used to preserve foods without the need
for unwanted preservatives. This book covers the subject from an
industrial perspective and explains both how the technology works,
and how it can be used. The editor and authors all have extensive
practical knowledge of the subject and are world recognized
authorities in the field. The new edition contains four new
chapters and around 50% new material overall.
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