Author: Andy Dawson
Publisher: Europa Publications (PA)
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Practical guide to the use of the Internet for information retrieval, explaining the.
The Internet for Library and Information Service Professionals
Author: Andy Dawson
Publisher: Europa Publications (PA)
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Practical guide to the use of the Internet for information retrieval, explaining the.
Publisher: Europa Publications (PA)
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Practical guide to the use of the Internet for information retrieval, explaining the.
Evaluation of Library and Information Services
Author: John Crawford
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135476578
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Provides update to current thinking about, and reasons for, service evaluation of libraries in the UK. Examines quantitative and qualitative methods including questionnaires, focus groups, suggestions boxes and interview techniques.Problems arising from survey outcomes are summarised and long-term evaluation and the relevance of benchmarking are discussed.Contains case studies covering survey work in public, academic and special libraries; charters and service level agreements; and examples of relevant research projects.New chapter on performance measurement in the electronic library.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135476578
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Provides update to current thinking about, and reasons for, service evaluation of libraries in the UK. Examines quantitative and qualitative methods including questionnaires, focus groups, suggestions boxes and interview techniques.Problems arising from survey outcomes are summarised and long-term evaluation and the relevance of benchmarking are discussed.Contains case studies covering survey work in public, academic and special libraries; charters and service level agreements; and examples of relevant research projects.New chapter on performance measurement in the electronic library.
Data Protection for Library and Information Services
Author: Paul Ticher
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135475598
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
The 1998 Data Protection Act provides a framework for the way in which organisations should collect and process personal information. It has far-reaching implications for library and information managers who hold personal data on computer or on paper, or who may be called on to advise their colleagues. This practical guide explains the legal requirements and illustrates the issues with dozens of relevant and informative case-studies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135475598
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
The 1998 Data Protection Act provides a framework for the way in which organisations should collect and process personal information. It has far-reaching implications for library and information managers who hold personal data on computer or on paper, or who may be called on to advise their colleagues. This practical guide explains the legal requirements and illustrates the issues with dozens of relevant and informative case-studies.
Setting Up a Library and Information Service from Scratch
Author: Sheila Pantry
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856045587
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
This book is intended as a guide to help those who need to set up a library or information service in their organization, irrespective of subject background or type of organization. It will help both those who have qualifications but no experience in setting up such a centre and those who have had no training at all. The authors have had many years experience setting up information services in different subject backgrounds for a wide range of organizations both in the UK and in many countries. This book will hold your hand as you tackle the many steps to take as you create a successful information service - irrespective of size. Topics covered include: the reasons for establishing a library what information is needed, how quickly and in what quantities (information audit approach) meeting the information needs of special users premises and furniture equipment and Internet access technical requirements staffing managing budgets and finance managing people - staff and management networking and locating sources of information Readership: The book also has a full list of appendices of sample documents from newsletter and press releases to lists of basic reference books and periodicals.
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856045587
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
This book is intended as a guide to help those who need to set up a library or information service in their organization, irrespective of subject background or type of organization. It will help both those who have qualifications but no experience in setting up such a centre and those who have had no training at all. The authors have had many years experience setting up information services in different subject backgrounds for a wide range of organizations both in the UK and in many countries. This book will hold your hand as you tackle the many steps to take as you create a successful information service - irrespective of size. Topics covered include: the reasons for establishing a library what information is needed, how quickly and in what quantities (information audit approach) meeting the information needs of special users premises and furniture equipment and Internet access technical requirements staffing managing budgets and finance managing people - staff and management networking and locating sources of information Readership: The book also has a full list of appendices of sample documents from newsletter and press releases to lists of basic reference books and periodicals.
Library and Information Services for Individuals with Disabilities : an NCLIS Hearing in Washington, DC, July 8, 1999
Author: United States. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Publisher: Washington, DC (1110 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 820, Washington, 20005-3552) : NCLIS
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Publisher: Washington, DC (1110 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 820, Washington, 20005-3552) : NCLIS
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Marketing Library and Information Services II
Author: Dinesh K. Gupta
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 311028104X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
With contributions from library and information professionals (practitioners, researchers, faculty members, consultants, and others), Marketing Library and Information Services: A Global Outlook highlights a variety of exemplary LIS marketing practices and efforts from around the globe. The following broad topics are explored: changing marketing concepts; marketing library and information services in different countries; marketing library and information services in different kind of libraries; web-based LIS marketing, etc.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 311028104X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
With contributions from library and information professionals (practitioners, researchers, faculty members, consultants, and others), Marketing Library and Information Services: A Global Outlook highlights a variety of exemplary LIS marketing practices and efforts from around the globe. The following broad topics are explored: changing marketing concepts; marketing library and information services in different countries; marketing library and information services in different kind of libraries; web-based LIS marketing, etc.
Marketing Library and Information Services
Author: Dinesh K. Gupta
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 9783598117534
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Marketing of library services has now been recognised as an essential agenda item for almost all kinds of libraries all over the world. As the term "marketing" has different meanings for different colleagues, the bundling of dozens of contributions from a truly international group of librarians is presented in this book, provides a broad scala on the topic. Therefore this book offers a useful tool for both working librarians and future librarians to understand vital issues relating to marketing of library and information services at the local, national and international level. The book is divided into six sections: Marketing concept: a changing perspective; Marketing in libraries around the world; Role of library associations; Education, training and research; Excellence in marketing; Databases and other marketing literature.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 9783598117534
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Marketing of library services has now been recognised as an essential agenda item for almost all kinds of libraries all over the world. As the term "marketing" has different meanings for different colleagues, the bundling of dozens of contributions from a truly international group of librarians is presented in this book, provides a broad scala on the topic. Therefore this book offers a useful tool for both working librarians and future librarians to understand vital issues relating to marketing of library and information services at the local, national and international level. The book is divided into six sections: Marketing concept: a changing perspective; Marketing in libraries around the world; Role of library associations; Education, training and research; Excellence in marketing; Databases and other marketing literature.
The Culture of Evaluation in Library and Information Services
Author: John Crawford
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1780630840
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
This practical book is written from the point of view of the practitioner, rather than the researcher. It presents current and recent work in the subject area in a way relevant to practitioners, researchers and students. The book includes practical examples of survey and research work and discusses honestly the practical difficulties involved. Aimed at an international audience, examples of good practice are drawn from a number of countries across the world. - An up to date review/summary of activity in the subject area - Provides international comparisons of library and information service evaluation activity - Provides practical/real life research and survey data useful to practitioners and academics which they can apply in their own situations
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1780630840
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
This practical book is written from the point of view of the practitioner, rather than the researcher. It presents current and recent work in the subject area in a way relevant to practitioners, researchers and students. The book includes practical examples of survey and research work and discusses honestly the practical difficulties involved. Aimed at an international audience, examples of good practice are drawn from a number of countries across the world. - An up to date review/summary of activity in the subject area - Provides international comparisons of library and information service evaluation activity - Provides practical/real life research and survey data useful to practitioners and academics which they can apply in their own situations
Elementary Statistics for Effective Library and Information Service Management
Author: Leo Egghe
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135476365
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
This title describes how best to use statistical data to produce professional reports on library activities. The authors cover data gathering, sampling, graphical representation of data and summary statistics from data, and also include a section on trend analysis. A full bibliography and a subject index make this a key title for any information professional..
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135476365
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
This title describes how best to use statistical data to produce professional reports on library activities. The authors cover data gathering, sampling, graphical representation of data and summary statistics from data, and also include a section on trend analysis. A full bibliography and a subject index make this a key title for any information professional..
Managing Acquisitions in Library and Information Services
Author: Liz Chapman
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856044963
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Covers pre-order checking, ordering procedures, special orders, budgets, check-in, invoices, returns, claims, continuations, outsourcing, and online e-services from suppliers.
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856044963
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Covers pre-order checking, ordering procedures, special orders, budgets, check-in, invoices, returns, claims, continuations, outsourcing, and online e-services from suppliers.