Grey Literature Repositories

Author : Michelle Leonard,Susan E. Thomas
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838938218

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Managing Grey Literature by Michelle Leonard,Susan E. Thomas Pdf

An important resource for scholarly research, grey literature is relevant to every discipline. It’s also often more current than commercial publications. Unfortunately, though it provides a richness of content, this type of scholarly resource is often overlooked when conducting research. This book aims to change that, describing the importance of grey literature and offering a holistic approach to successfully integrating it into library collections. Readers will learn an overview of grey literature that discusses its importance to researchers, scholars, and students; collections policies for selection and deselection, complete with a suggested workflow; information about vendors, OA, and other aspects of acquisitions; guidance on cataloging, such as collection categories in the public-facing catalog, and preservation; and methods for promoting grey literature in library collections, including institutional repositories; and tips for marketing, branding, outreach, and best communication practices for colleagues, administrators, and patrons.

Author : Marcus Vaska
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Grey literature
ISBN : 8090427367

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Grey Literature Repositories by Marcus Vaska Pdf

Author : Dominic Farace,Joachim Schöpfel
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783598441493

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Grey Literature in Library and Information Studies by Dominic Farace,Joachim Schöpfel Pdf

The further rise of electronic publishing has come to change the scale and diversity of grey literature facing librarians and other information practitioners. This compiled work brings together research and authorship over the past decade dealing with both the supply and demand sides of grey literature. While this book is written with students and instructors of Colleges and Schools of Library and Information Science in mind, it likewise serves as a reader for information professionals working in any and all like knowledge-based communities.

Author : Sarah Bonato
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781538100653

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Searching the Grey Literature by Sarah Bonato Pdf

Searching the Grey Literature is for librarians interested in learning more about grey literature. If you have ever been asked for a grey literature search but didn’t know where to start, this book will help you craft your search successfully. If you are an expert searcher but find that your library patrons are unfamiliar with the vast body of grey literature, this book may be a useful teaching aid. Those that are both new arrivals and established professionals in the field of librarianship will learn much about grey literature from reading this book, and hopefully acquire new search skills and knowledge. Although a wide range of different types of librarians or information professionals may find the content of this book useful, those working in the areas of health or social science will benefit the most from the book’s content. Searching the Grey Literature discuss different aspects of grey literature, including an introduction to grey literature, the value of grey literature, search sources for grey literature and how to conduct needs assessment before beginning a grey literature search. Search techniques for identifying grey literature documents, selecting and evaluating grey literature search sources and best searching practices are also discussed in detail.

Author : Peter Auger
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110977233

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Information Sources in Grey Literature by Peter Auger Pdf

The aim of each volume of this series Guides to Information Sources is to reduce the time which needs to be spent on patient searching and to recommend the best starting point and sources most likely to yield the desired information. The criteria for selection provide a way into a subject to those new to the field and assists in identifying major new or possibly unexplored sources to those who already have some acquaintance with it. The series attempts to achieve evaluation through a careful selection of sources and through the comments provided on those sources.

Author : Paul Levay,Jenny Craven
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783303731

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Systematic Searching by Paul Levay,Jenny Craven Pdf

In resource poor, cost saving times, this book provides practical advice on new methods and technologies involved in systematic searching and explores the role of information professionals in delivering these changes The editors bring together expert international practitioners and researchers to highlight the latest thinking on systematic searching. Beginning by looking at the methods and techniques underlying systematic searching, the book then examines the current challenges and the potential solutions to more effective searching in detail, before considering the role of the information specialist as an expert searcher. Systematic Searching blends theory and practice and takes into account different approaches to information retrieval with a special focus being given to searching for complex topics in a health-related environment. The book does not presume an in-depth prior knowledge or experience of systematic searching and includes case studies, practical examples and ideas for further research and reading. The book is divided into three parts: Methods covers theoretical approaches to evidence synthesis and the implications that these have for the search process, including searching for complex topics and choosing the right sources. Technology examines new technologies for retrieving evidence and how these are leading to new directions in information retrieval and evidence synthesis. People considers the future of the information specialist as an expert searcher and explores how information professionals can develop their skills in searching, communication and collaboration to ensure that information retrieval practice is, and remains, evidence-based. Systematic Searching will be essential reading for library and information service providers and information specialists, particularly those in a health-related environment. It will also be of interest to students of library and information science, systematic reviewers, researchers and practitioners conducting complex searches in settings including social care, education and criminal justice.

Author : Stephen Craig Finlay
Publisher : ALA Editions
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838948103

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The Complete Guide to Institutional Repositories by Stephen Craig Finlay Pdf

This authoritative text will be a trusted reference for library directors implementing new IR programs or overseeing a maturing program, current professionals who find themselves with added IR responsibilities, and new librarians entering the job market.

Author : Anne-Wil Harzing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Academic writing
ISBN : OCLC:815731941

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The Publish Or Perish Book by Anne-Wil Harzing Pdf

Author : Burton B. Callicott,David Scherer,Andrew Wesolek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Institutional repositories
ISBN : 1557537267

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Making Institutional Repositories Work by Burton B. Callicott,David Scherer,Andrew Wesolek Pdf

Making International Repositories Work, arranged in five thematic sections, is intendede to take the pulse of institutional repositories - to see how they have matured and what can be expected from them, as well as introduce what may be the future role of the institutional repository. This collection of essays takes novices as well as seasoned practitioners through the practical and conceptual steps necessary to develop a functioning institutional repository, customized to the needs and culture of the home institution. -- from back cover.

Author : Michael Felderer,Guilherme Horta Travassos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030324896

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Contemporary Empirical Methods in Software Engineering by Michael Felderer,Guilherme Horta Travassos Pdf

This book presents contemporary empirical methods in software engineering related to the plurality of research methodologies, human factors, data collection and processing, aggregation and synthesis of evidence, and impact of software engineering research. The individual chapters discuss methods that impact the current evolution of empirical software engineering and form the backbone of future research. Following an introductory chapter that outlines the background of and developments in empirical software engineering over the last 50 years and provides an overview of the subsequent contributions, the remainder of the book is divided into four parts: Study Strategies (including e.g. guidelines for surveys or design science); Data Collection, Production, and Analysis (highlighting approaches from e.g. data science, biometric measurement, and simulation-based studies); Knowledge Acquisition and Aggregation (highlighting literature research, threats to validity, and evidence aggregation); and Knowledge Transfer (discussing open science and knowledge transfer with industry). Empirical methods like experimentation have become a powerful means of advancing the field of software engineering by providing scientific evidence on software development, operation, and maintenance, but also by supporting practitioners in their decision-making and learning processes. Thus the book is equally suitable for academics aiming to expand the field and for industrial researchers and practitioners looking for novel ways to check the validity of their assumptions and experiences. Chapter 17 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Vicary, T., Kalentsits, M.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251349199

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Enabling grey literature discovery to benefit aquatic science, fisheries and aquaculture – 25 September 2019, Terengganu, Malaysia by Vicary, T., Kalentsits, M. Pdf

Grey literature, which includes policy reports, technical guidelines and dissertations and theses, is produced by many actors within aquatic sciences, fisheries and aquaculture. Many hours of research go into producing these documents, often with the purpose of solving particular environmental, species or socio-economic problems. Whilst the nature of the problem tackled by much grey literature is focused on a specific problem in a specific area, its lessons can often be applied to similar problems or environments around the world. What prevents this taking place is that grey literature can be hard to access – due to the way it is produced and stored, grey literature can often be stored offline, or on institutional websites where it is difficult to access using internet search engines or databases.

Author : Jeffrey T. Huber,Susan Swogger
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838919576

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Introduction to Reference Sources in the Health Sciences by Jeffrey T. Huber,Susan Swogger Pdf

Prepared in collaboration with the Medical Library Association, this completely updated, revised, and expanded edition lists classic and up-to-the-minute print and electronic resources in the health sciences, helping librarians find the answers that library users seek.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Standards for Systematic Reviews of Comparative Effectiveness Research
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309164252

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Finding What Works in Health Care by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Standards for Systematic Reviews of Comparative Effectiveness Research Pdf

Healthcare decision makers in search of reliable information that compares health interventions increasingly turn to systematic reviews for the best summary of the evidence. Systematic reviews identify, select, assess, and synthesize the findings of similar but separate studies, and can help clarify what is known and not known about the potential benefits and harms of drugs, devices, and other healthcare services. Systematic reviews can be helpful for clinicians who want to integrate research findings into their daily practices, for patients to make well-informed choices about their own care, for professional medical societies and other organizations that develop clinical practice guidelines. Too often systematic reviews are of uncertain or poor quality. There are no universally accepted standards for developing systematic reviews leading to variability in how conflicts of interest and biases are handled, how evidence is appraised, and the overall scientific rigor of the process. In Finding What Works in Health Care the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends 21 standards for developing high-quality systematic reviews of comparative effectiveness research. The standards address the entire systematic review process from the initial steps of formulating the topic and building the review team to producing a detailed final report that synthesizes what the evidence shows and where knowledge gaps remain. Finding What Works in Health Care also proposes a framework for improving the quality of the science underpinning systematic reviews. This book will serve as a vital resource for both sponsors and producers of systematic reviews of comparative effectiveness research.

Author : Cristy Bartlett,Tyler Cawthray,Linda Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Academic achievement
ISBN : OCLC:1240159476

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Academic Success by Cristy Bartlett,Tyler Cawthray,Linda Clark Pdf

Author : Marianne Buehler
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1843346737

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Demystifying the Institutional Repository for Success by Marianne Buehler Pdf

Institutional repositories remain key to data storage on campus, fulfilling the academic needs of various stakeholders. Demystifying the Institutional Repository for Success is a practical guide to creating and sustaining an institutional repository through marketing, partnering, and understanding the academic needs of all stakeholders on campus. This title is divided into seven chapters, covering: traditional scholarly communication and open access publishing; the academic shift towards open access; what the successful institutional repository looks like; institutional repository collaborations and building campus relationships; building internal and external campus institutional repository relationships; the impact and value proposition of institutional repositories; and looking ahead to open access opportunities.