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Libraries, archives and museums have traditionally been a part of the public sphere's infrastructure. They have been so by providing public access to culture and knowledge, by being agents for enlightenment and by being public meeting places in their...

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783598115042Author IFLA Working Group on GARE RevisionFormat HardbackPage Count 58Imprint De Gruyter SaurPublisher De GruyterWeight(grams) 263g

Based on report prepared for the Commission of the European Communities, Directorate-General Telecommunications, Information Industries, and Innovation.Book InformationISBN 9783598107351Author Charles R. HildrethFormat HardbackPage Count 202Imprint De...

Many books have been written about the press and terrorism - particularly since September 11th - but this is the first press-focused exploration of their relationship. Drawing upon the history of terrorism, mass communication research, media theory, and...

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Terminological Data Banks.Book InformationISBN 9783598213656Author Christian [Ed.] GalinskiFormat HardbackPage Count 206Imprint De Gruyter SaurPublisher De GruyterWeight(grams) 750g

Existing Online Public Access Catalogues (OPACs) demonstrate differences in the range and complexity of their functional features, terminology, and help facilities. While many libraries already have OPACs, there is a need to bring together, in the form...

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The...

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783112399330Author Mary McMahon HonanFormat HardbackPage Count 70Imprint De GruyterPublisher De Gruyter

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783598234002Author Henry L. SnyderFormat HardbackPage Count 212Imprint De Gruyter SaurPublisher De GruyterWeight(grams) 500g

Education and training for the library profession have changed over the decades, and this publication looks both at the past and the future of these developments at schools of library and information science as well as the role of IFLA's Section on...

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781634001502Author Geneviève PatteFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Litwin Books, LLCPublisher Litwin Books, LLCWeight(grams) 386g

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...

Based on case studies this book offers an insight in various European activities and practices in data management and their interaction with policies and programs. The latter form the background for the following case studies, provide the conceptual...

The high degree of internet penetration and its social (and linguistic) effects evidently influence how people, and especially the highly susceptible younger generations, use language. The primary aim of the book is not only to identify the...

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The...

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The...

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The...

Library design in the 21st century has one common theme: collaboration is at the heart of innovation. Designing modern libraries is a complex process involving many stakeholders and participants. Libraries of all types work with an almost limitless range...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783598115295Author Trevor HaywoodFormat HardbackPage Count 367Imprint De Gruyter SaurPublisher De GruyterWeight(grams) 549g

Information literacy assessment applies to a number of contexts in the higher education arena: institutional curricula, information literacy programs, information literacy courses, course-integrated information literacy instruction, and stand-alone...

What does the secondary school library media specialist need to know about technology in the twenty-first century? This book answers the question with a wealth of practical information. Doggett explores the pros and cons of using technology in the...

Encourage elementary and middle school readers to read quality titles pertaining to subjects from across the curriculum. This guide features recently published (1998-2001) fiction and nonfiction titles that are either award winners, written by...

Gain the administrative support you need for your media center and library programs with this practical and enlightening guide. Snyder shows you how differences in background, learning styles, thought processes, leadership styles, and outlooks between...

Combining information, inspiration, and relevant examples, this guidebook encourages and enables both school and public librarians to advocate for and incorporate active youth involvement that will develop teen self-esteem and positively connect...

Classroom Strategies: A Tool Kit for Teaching English Language Learners offers a series of activity templates that form a tool kit for teaching second language learners. The routines and repertoires are useful for teachers of English Language Learners,...

This book features Jim Aylesworth, a popular picture book author. It discusses his life and work and the researching, writing, and illustrating of selected books. Discussion of children's reading development, including strategies and the author's...

This book provides an approachable yet thorough introduction to the often complex field of public library administration. Most careers require the wisdom that only comes from experience to avoid making critical errors; public library administration...

Jia Liu tackles the unruly world of metadata development and implementation through a state-of-the-art overview of major theoretical issues and exemplary practices. Part one of her book elaborates on the general and latest knowledge about metadata and...

Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors: International Perspectives on Library Management presents a series of conversations with the directors of major academic and research libraries. The book offers insight, analysis, and...

Librarians are affected by technology in every aspect of their jobs, yet they often have little understanding of the technologies underlying the systems they use every day. Nancy Courtney and 15 well-known contributors discuss such technologies as...

Book clubs are sprouting up all over, and so are book club guides-but not all book club guides are equal. Many focus on a specific type of book club, or they take a generic approach of one size fits all; and most do not take into account the special...

In this book, theory is blended with practical application to provide a concise, up-to-date explanation of how school librarians can work with students and teachers to assess for learning in 21st century schools. Coauthors Harada and Yoshina authored...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789389569933Author Shashank SonwaneFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Regency Publications (India)Publisher Regency Publications (India)Weight(grams)...

This text aims to introduce students to culture around the world through simple art activities, while building creativity and critical-thinking skills. Each chapter provides a brief text on a chosen subject, and a list of reference sources with...

Functioning as a blueprint, this guide leads the reader through the many decisions and considerations involved in setting up a real-time reference service. Ronan introduces both basic and advanced real-time reference software, offers practical...

Build your teen community with a program that's irresistible-a teen writing club. Teens have primal urges to create and to connect. Now you can tap into those urges with the help of this comprehensive, step-by-step guide to creating a teen writing club...