Author: United States. Agency for International Development. Office of Education and Human Resources
Publisher:
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Category : Book industries and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Book, Textbook and Library Development
Author: United States. Agency for International Development. Office of Education and Human Resources
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Book industries and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Book industries and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Manual on Book and Library Activities in Developing Countries
Author: Stanley A. Barnett
Publisher: [Washington] : U.S. Agency for International Development
ISBN:
Category : Book industries and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher: [Washington] : U.S. Agency for International Development
ISBN:
Category : Book industries and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Resources in Education
Author:
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
Research in Education
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 974
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 974
Book Description
Academic Library Development and Administration in China
Author: Ruan, Lian
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1522505512
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
As the Chinese economy develops, academic libraries continue to evolve and provide indispensable services for their users. Throughout this growth, the scientific and cultural dialogue between China and the United States has made it necessary for each country’s libraries to understand each other. Academic libraries often act as catalysts for progress and innovation; proper management and applications of these resources is key to promote further research. Academic Library Development and Administration in China provides a resource to promote Sino-U.S. communication and collaboration between their academic libraries. In considering the relationship between China and the West, this publication serves as a timely reflection on the expanding global field of information science. This publication is intended for librarians, researchers, university administrators, and information scientists in both the U.S. and China.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1522505512
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
As the Chinese economy develops, academic libraries continue to evolve and provide indispensable services for their users. Throughout this growth, the scientific and cultural dialogue between China and the United States has made it necessary for each country’s libraries to understand each other. Academic libraries often act as catalysts for progress and innovation; proper management and applications of these resources is key to promote further research. Academic Library Development and Administration in China provides a resource to promote Sino-U.S. communication and collaboration between their academic libraries. In considering the relationship between China and the West, this publication serves as a timely reflection on the expanding global field of information science. This publication is intended for librarians, researchers, university administrators, and information scientists in both the U.S. and China.
A Study of Present and Needed Book Activities in National Development: Peru
Author: Jay Elwood Daily
Publisher:
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Category : Textbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Textbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Using Mobile Technology to Deliver Library Services
Author: Andrew Walsh
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856048098
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. Packed with easy to implement ideas, practical examples and international case studies, this provides you with the ultimate toolkit, exploring ideas as simple as renewals and reminders to the more complex such as access to e-books and virtual worlds. Jargon-free coverage of the background and context to mobile delivery will enable you to fully understand the challenges and embrace the opportunities, getting to grips with critical issues such as what sort of services users really want. Key topics covered include: • context including market penetration, range and functionality of devices • texting • apps vs. mobile websites • mobile information literacy vs. other information literacies • mobiles in teaching • linking the physical and virtual worlds via mobile devices • E-books for mobiles • the future of mobile delivery. Readership: This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. It would also be invaluable for museum staff facing the same challenges. Library and information students and academics will find it a useful introduction to the topic.
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856048098
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. Packed with easy to implement ideas, practical examples and international case studies, this provides you with the ultimate toolkit, exploring ideas as simple as renewals and reminders to the more complex such as access to e-books and virtual worlds. Jargon-free coverage of the background and context to mobile delivery will enable you to fully understand the challenges and embrace the opportunities, getting to grips with critical issues such as what sort of services users really want. Key topics covered include: • context including market penetration, range and functionality of devices • texting • apps vs. mobile websites • mobile information literacy vs. other information literacies • mobiles in teaching • linking the physical and virtual worlds via mobile devices • E-books for mobiles • the future of mobile delivery. Readership: This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. It would also be invaluable for museum staff facing the same challenges. Library and information students and academics will find it a useful introduction to the topic.
Developing an Outstanding Core Collection
Author: Carol Alabaster
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838910408
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Carol Alabaster focuses on developing a collection with high-quality materials while saving time and money.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838910408
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Carol Alabaster focuses on developing a collection with high-quality materials while saving time and money.
Digital Libraries and Information Access
Author: G. G. Chowdhury
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856048217
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
An authoritative and truly global exploration of current research in digital libraries. Internationally-renowned academics discuss what has been achieved with digital libraries and what we can expect in the future through the prism of research. The increasing number of digital libraries in all sectors and the pressure of ever demanding and diverse user needs has encouraged development of user-centred interfaces, intelligent search and retrieval capabilities, effective metadata description and contents organization. In addition to the two editors who are renowned for their works in digital library research, this collection brings together established international names in the field to analyse these developments in relation to users and information access and the future trends and challenges that practitioners will face. Readership: LIS students, academics and researchers interested in digital libraries and access and those developing, managing or just starting out with digital libraries
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856048217
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
An authoritative and truly global exploration of current research in digital libraries. Internationally-renowned academics discuss what has been achieved with digital libraries and what we can expect in the future through the prism of research. The increasing number of digital libraries in all sectors and the pressure of ever demanding and diverse user needs has encouraged development of user-centred interfaces, intelligent search and retrieval capabilities, effective metadata description and contents organization. In addition to the two editors who are renowned for their works in digital library research, this collection brings together established international names in the field to analyse these developments in relation to users and information access and the future trends and challenges that practitioners will face. Readership: LIS students, academics and researchers interested in digital libraries and access and those developing, managing or just starting out with digital libraries
Textbooks and School Library Provision in Secondary Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821373455
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
This study is based on research on secondary textbook and school library provision in Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Togo, as well as existing recent country reports on textbook provision and an extensive desk research. Considerable variations exist in Sub-Saharan African textbook requirements needed to meet secondary curriculum specifications just as significant differences exist between and within countries in regard to the average price of recommended textbooks. Some countries have no approved textbooks list. This World Bank Working Paper aims to discuss the textbook situation in Sub-Saharan Africa with a special focus on secondary textbook availability, cost and financing, distribution and publishing, and the status of school libraries. Its objective is to analyze the issues in secondary textbook and school library provision and to provide some options and strategies for improvement.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821373455
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
This study is based on research on secondary textbook and school library provision in Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Togo, as well as existing recent country reports on textbook provision and an extensive desk research. Considerable variations exist in Sub-Saharan African textbook requirements needed to meet secondary curriculum specifications just as significant differences exist between and within countries in regard to the average price of recommended textbooks. Some countries have no approved textbooks list. This World Bank Working Paper aims to discuss the textbook situation in Sub-Saharan Africa with a special focus on secondary textbook availability, cost and financing, distribution and publishing, and the status of school libraries. Its objective is to analyze the issues in secondary textbook and school library provision and to provide some options and strategies for improvement.