Building Area Studies Collections

Author : Dan C. Hazen,James H. Spohrer
Publisher : Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : 344705512X

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Building Area Studies Collections by Dan C. Hazen,James H. Spohrer Pdf

These essays by noted Area Studies specialists at a number of US research libraries serve as a practical and theoretical guide to university and college administrators, library directors and heads of collection development, as well as selection practitioners who work to create foreign-language collections for research libraries. The volume constitutes a general introduction for new practitioners and even the most experienced Area Studies librarians will find useful practical advice for reviewing and refining their existing collecting practices. Coverage includes East Asia, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, South Asia and the Romance language areas of Europe, as well as the German/Nordic/Netherlandic countries. Each essay presents the Area Studies topic in question from an historical perspective and provides background on its present status and anticipated future development. Special emphasis is placed on the techniques of both print and digital collecting and on the assessment methods by which collection strengths and future needs are determined. Guidelines for expenditures for both collections and collateral activities such as providing access and preservation are provided, and contributors also supply extensive documentation for the burgeoning array of online digital resources which have emerged in the past decade. The volume editors, Dan C. Hazen (Harvard) and James H. Spohrer (University of California, Berkeley), also provide a general introduction to the topic and a detailed summary of current cooperative activities in Area Studies collecting.

Author : Lesley Pitman
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781780634715

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Supporting Research in Area Studies by Lesley Pitman Pdf

Supporting Research in Area Studies: A Guide for Academic Libraries focuses on the study of other countries or regions of the world, crossing traditional disciplinary boundaries in the humanities and social sciences. The book provides a comprehensive guide for academic libraries supporting communities of researchers, exploring the specialist requirements of these researchers in information resources, resource discovery tools, information skills, and the challenges of working with materials in multiple languages. The book makes the case that adapting systems and procedures to meet these needs will help academic libraries be better placed to support their institutions’ international agenda. Early chapters cover the academic landscape, its history, area studies, librarianship, and acquisitions. Subsequent chapters discuss collections management, digital products, and the digital humanities, and their role in academic projects, with final sections exploring information skills and the various disciplinary skills that facilitate the needs of researchers during their careers. Describes the nature of area studies research and the traditional strengths of area studies librarianship in supporting inter- and trans-disciplinary research Applies the latest thinking in research support in university libraries to the specific needs of the area studies research community in the United Kingdom and United States Explores how internationalizing systems and processes can bring broader benefits to the university as a whole Analyzes the particular issues caused by working with content and systems in multiple languages

Author : Gayle Ann Williams,Jana Lee Krentz
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781476667591

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Latin American Collection Concepts by Gayle Ann Williams,Jana Lee Krentz Pdf

Though still hampered by some challenging obstacles, Latin American collection development is not the static, tradition-bound field many believe it to be. Latin American studies librarians have confronted these difficulties head-on and developed strategies to adapt to the field's continuous digital advancements. Presenting perspectives from several independent Latin American libraries, this collection of new essays covers the history of collecting, current strategies in collection development, collaborative collection development, buying trips, and future trends and new technologies.

Author : Peggy Keeran,Michael Levine-Clark
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442232761

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Research within the Disciplines by Peggy Keeran,Michael Levine-Clark Pdf

Research within the Disciplines is designed to help reference librarians – and students studying to become librarians – gain that deeper understanding of disciplinary differences that allows them to comfortably solve information needs rather than merely responding to questions, and practical knowledge about how to work with researchers in a library setting. The book has three chapters that cover the disciplines at the broadest level – humanities, social sciences, and sciences, plus supplemental chapters that focus on associated disciplines (research in history, business, and engineering, research using government sources) and across disciplines (interdisciplinary and critical information literacy). For the second edition of Research within the Disciplines, several chapters have been added that together give a broader and deeper overview of research across all subject areas: research practices of creative and performing artists and of clinical scientists, research in international documents, research strategies for foreign language materials, and visual literacy across the disciplines. Major shifts in technology have been accounted for that have changed how we do research and have expanded the range of resources available to researchers in all disciplines. All of the chapters have been rewritten or heavily revised; this is much more a new book than a new edition.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Documentation
ISBN : WISC:89059317545

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Library of Congress Information Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781799824640

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Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Technology has revolutionized the ways in which libraries store, share, and access information, as well as librarian roles as knowledge managers. As digital resources and tools continue to advance, so too do the opportunities for libraries to become more efficient and house more information. Effective administration of libraries is a crucial part of delivering library services to patrons and ensuring that information resources are disseminated efficiently. Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice addresses new methods, practices, concepts, and techniques, as well as contemporary challenges and issues for libraries and university repositories that can be accessed electronically. It also addresses the problems of usability and search optimization in digital libraries. Highlighting a range of topics such as content management, resource sharing, and library technologies, this publication is an ideal reference source for librarians, IT technicians, academicians, researchers, and students in fields that include library science, knowledge management, and information retrieval.

Author : Doherty, Brian
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781522503248

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Technology-Centered Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations by Doherty, Brian Pdf

In order to meet the needs of a changing and demanding society, many academic institutions face great competition for highly coveted, yet dwindling, resources. Traditionally, libraries were a centralized focus on any campus; however, these facilities are now facing budget cuts and decreased resources, forcing them to seek out the necessary partnerships to obtain the support needed to continue to provide services to students and staff. Technology-Centered Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations examines cooperation efforts employed by librarians, allowing them to provide more services and resources to their patrons with an emphasis on the digital tools and resources being used in such collaborations. Featuring research on various types of partnerships and institutional relationships, as well as the overall benefits of these collaborations, this publication is an essential reference source for librarians, researchers, academic administrators, advanced-level students, and information technology professionals.

Author : Edward Shreeves
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317955252

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The New Dynamics and Economics of Cooperative Collection Development by Edward Shreeves Pdf

Leading collection development experts share their experience and expertise! This book examines emerging and prospective models for cooperation in providing information resources. With case examples and cutting-edge perspectives, The New Dynamics and Economics of Cooperative Collection Development will enhance your understanding of collection development theory and provide you with insight into the issues facing information science professionals who seek cooperative solutions to collection development challenges. The contributors—some of the best thinkers and practitioners in the field today—discuss current projects and programs that show how cooperative work can effectively (and productively) take place. With The New Dynamics and Economics of Cooperative Collection Development you’ll explore: the state of international collection development in North America the agreements and contracts that underpin cooperative agreements cooperation, competition, collection management, and knowledge management the evolution of the Association for Research Libraries Global Resources Program the funding issues that underlie a multi-campus shared digital collection—how to determine costs and user preferences, campus perspectives on the collaborative environment, and the co-investment models used to fund shared collections and cover the expenses of university-wide participation the birth of the Text Creation Partnership for Early English Books Online (EEBO) a new cooperative model for the dissemination of information about rural sociology a bibliometric study of OCLC’s WorldCat—and the problems it uncovers a successful collaboration between OhioLINK libraries and YBP Library Services that expanded the monographic resources available in Ohio The New Dynamics and Economics of Cooperative Collection Development will bring you up to date on cooperative collection development—evaluation, risk management, economics, and more; the digitization of scientific literature; knowledge management; new developments in scholarly publishing; the ins and outs of digital collections; collection analysis; emerging possibilities for library consortia; and current issues related to international publications and international cooperation. Strengthen your hold on the leading edge of the field. Make this important book a part of your professional collection today!

Author : James Burgett,Linda L. Phillips,John Haar
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838908810

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Collaborative Collection Development by James Burgett,Linda L. Phillips,John Haar Pdf

Collaborative collection development : past, present, future -- No one said it would be easy : barriers and benefits -- Fundamentals : the principles of CCD -- The state of the art : varieties of CCD practice -- Prerequisites : resources required to initiate and sustain CCD -- Stategy : creating the framework for an effective CCD partnership -- Governance : CCD documentation and legal agreements -- Investing in success : economics of CCD -- Outreach : promoting and publicizing CCD -- CCD's impact : assessment and evaluation -- Cultivation : sustaining CCD in the local library.

Author : Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek
Publisher : Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Libraries
ISBN : 3447057432

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Sondersammlungen im 21. Jahrhundert by Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek Pdf

"Dieser Band ist das Ergebnis einer internationalen Tagung mit dem Titel 'Zwischen Kulturmanagement und Forschung: Sondersammlungen im 21. Jahrhundert' ..."; held Nov. 22-25, 2005, in Weimar--p. viii.

Author : Patrick Lo,Hermina G.B. Anghelescu,Bradley Allard
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-25
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781804551394

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Inside Major East Asian Library Collections in North America, Volume 2 by Patrick Lo,Hermina G.B. Anghelescu,Bradley Allard Pdf

Volume 2 of Inside Major East Asian Library Collections in North America presents an extensive collection of interviews that give key insights into Chinese, Korean, and Asian American librarianship

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0160882761

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Library of Congress Law Library: An Illustrated Guide by Anonim Pdf

Describes the collections of the Library of Congress Law Library. Illustrated with images from its treasures. Many of the illustrations are in color

Author : Kirstin Dougan Johnson
Publisher : A-R Editions, Inc.
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780895799043

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Music Collection Development and Management in the Digital Age by Kirstin Dougan Johnson Pdf

Music Collection Development and Management in the Digital Age offers both a theoretical context and practical approaches to the issues facing today’s music collection builders and managers. In this exciting new book, Kirstin Dougan Johnson engages readers with many of the core responsibilities involved with music collections, in both music library and general library settings. The author examines the whole of music collections, incorporating into that vision guidance on the principles and tasks involved with collection building, acquisitions, management, and assessment. Details include music formats and publishing, music identification and discoverability, the context of music collections and the tasks involved in building and scoping them, diversity and inclusion in music collections, budgets and acquisitions workflows, pre- and post-order tasks, collection management and assessment, and future directions for collection development in music. With its focus on issues related to music scores and media in physical and electronic forms, Music Collection Development and Management in the Digital Age directly addresses subject librarians who select music materials in academic libraries. The volume also serves music librarians in other settings, such as public and conservatory libraries. All in all, Music Collection Development and Management in the Digital Age is an essential reference for all who work with music collections, whether in music libraries specifically, general library collections with music holdings, or centralized library acquisitions departments.

Author : Evelyn O'Callaghan,Tim Watson
Publisher : Caribbean Literature in Transi
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781108475884

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Caribbean Literature in Transition, 1800-1920: Volume 1 by Evelyn O'Callaghan,Tim Watson Pdf

This volume explores Caribbean literature from 1800-1920 across genres and in the multiple languages of the Caribbean.

Author : Sul H Lee
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317956648

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Research Collections and Digital Information by Sul H Lee Pdf

Learn how electronic texts can save you money! The new technologies that have revolutionized information storage and retrieval demand commensurate changes in librarianship. Research Collections and Digital Information explores the practical and theoretical impact of new information technologies on the libraries of today. It suggests new strategies for collecting, organizing, and accessing library materials and emphasizes the increasing importance of classification and bibliographic rigor in dealing with the riot of information available on the Internet. This helpful book provides a detailed case study of the advantages and disadvantages of an electronic text center. A thorough discussion of the possibilities of custom-tailored digital libraries includes information on the Alexandria Digital Earth Prototype, which offers geographers and other earth scientists electronic access to maps, aerial photographs, and texts. In addition, you will find proven guidelines for selecting ebooks and other electronic materials. Research Collections and Digital Information offers guidance on technology's impact on essential library services and concerns, including: budgets for library materials and staff copyright and licensing issues interlibrary loan vendor-library relations library buildings and equipment Research Collections and Digital Information provides a fascinating look into the practical ways that other librarians have risen to the challenges of this dramatic paradigm shift. It is an essential resource for library directors, collections managers, and students.