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Everything you need to know about adding e-resources to your
library's servicesHandbook of Electronic and Digital Acquisitions
steers librarians through the process of evaluating, choosing, and
managing electronic resources as they expand their collection
development policies to include electronic databases. This handy,
how-to guide takes a practical approach to acquisitions, providing
commonsense information on basic copyright laws, fair use
guidelines and policies, offsite and in-house databases, virtual
reference software, EDI, and vendors. The book's contributors draw
on their own experiences, providing case studies and helpful
evaluation checklists, worksheets, and templates. Electronic
journals, full-text databases, and electronic books are altering
the traditional purpose of the library as an "archive" for
publications. The Handbook of Electronic and Digital Acquisitions
provides usable tips on the practical aspects of implementing
electronic resources, helping librarians develop the potential of
digital media as they work to provide their patrons with top
quality access and services in a rapidly changing environment. The
Handbook of Electronic and Digital Acquisitions examines: *
evaluating databases for acquisition, retention, and withdrawal*
budgeting for electronic resources* measuring user satisfaction*
online aggregated databases* licensing agreements* the TEACH
(Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization) Act* the
Digital Millennium Copyright Act* e-mail tools* and much more!The
Handbook of Electronic and Digital Acquisitions is an invaluable
aid to librarians working at all levels as they attempt to keep
pace with their changing environment.
The papers in this, the second volume in the series, cover
organizational shifts, interlibrary lending and borrowing,
preservation, and budgeting for administrators, educators and
students.
"Foundations in Library and Information Science" continues to be a
series on the cutting edge of research with volumes of relevance
both to the informed librarian and to the interested laymen.
Volumes have reflected the depth and diversity of topics in library
and information science covering collection development and
management, library administration and organization, library
automation and technology, serials management, library information
systems and electronic media.
This is an examination of the technological advances in the field
of library and information technology. It covers topics such as
coping with multiple database personalities, the Internet and
teaching the library and electronic resources on television. It
aims to contribute to all those trying to traverse the "electronic
landscape" and keep in touch with this "climate of change."
The eight papers in this, the first volume in the series, cover
collection management, resource sharing, legal issues and
education. They are aimed primarily at practitioners, but at the
same time, they should be useful for administrators, educators and
students.
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