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Discovery Tools: The Next Generation of Library Research

Author : John S. Spencer,Christopher Millson-Martula
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134909537

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Discovery Tools: The Next Generation of Library Research by John S. Spencer,Christopher Millson-Martula Pdf

Discovery tools are now becoming more common in the academic library landscape, and more products are now available from vendors. While librarians are advocating and promoting their use by students and faculty, they are also evaluating their searching capabilities, their usefulness, and on-going maintenance requirements. This work is geared to librarians considering the implementation of a discovery tool. As a result, it addresses the selection and implementation of such a tool, its relationship to information literacy and catalog maintenance, usability testing, and assessment. Issues such as database and catalog searching and the quality of searching queries are also addressed. A comprehensive review of the literature serves as a valuable resource. Librarians will appreciate the highly practical nature of the volume as it is enriched by a number of varied case studies. This book was published as a special triple issue of College & Undergraduate Libraries.

Next-gen Library Catalogs

Author : Marshall Breeding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Libraries
ISBN : 1856047210

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Next-gen Library Catalogs by Marshall Breeding Pdf

A guide that helps you learn to lay the groundwork for practical implementation, integrate the catalogues into your existing technological environment, address a multitude of common implementation issues and concerns, and assess the impact of your catalogues so you can demonstrate the change you led.

Next-Gen Library Redesign

Author : Michael Lascarides
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781555708368

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Next-Gen Library Redesign by Michael Lascarides Pdf

This concise guide will help you choose and implement the techniques and best practices used by today's forward-thinking libraries to create the best possible patron experiences.

Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries

Author : Popp, Mary Pagliero
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781466618220

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Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries by Popp, Mary Pagliero Pdf

"This book addresses the many new resource discovery tools and products in existence as well as their potential uses and applications"--Provided by publisher.

The Library Catalogue as Social Space

Author : Laurel Tarulli
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781598846300

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The Library Catalogue as Social Space by Laurel Tarulli Pdf

Emphasizing the advantages of working together and exploring the future of library services in an online, socially connected world, this exciting book shows how all public library professionals can take advantage of our strongest community and information tool—the library catalogue. This book is a guide to the library catalogue that all public library professionals will find enlightening and useful. Its technical services perspective provides a different point of view as compared to traditional public library literature, which is often written by frontline professionals. For example, it poses and examines this thought-provoking question: should library catalogues be considered the primary gateway to the library's information, rather than the library website? Author and collection access librarian Laurel Tarulli examines next-generation or "social" catalogues, discussing the theories and concepts behind them, their impact on core library services, and their potential in shaping future libraries and library services. Geared toward frontline and backroom staff, this book helps readers understand next-generation catalogues and see the collaborative opportunities that are possible between the frontline and backroom. Written to be much more than a "one-time" read, this resource book provides practical ideas for beneficial collaboration and implementation of social features in library catalogues.

Organizing Information in School Libraries

Author : Cynthia Houston
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440836879

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Organizing Information in School Libraries by Cynthia Houston Pdf

Covering both classification and cataloging principles as well as procedures relevant to school libraries, this book provides a teaching kit for a course on this critical subject that includes content and practice exercises. A valuable resource for instructors in LIS programs who teach courses in cataloguing with an emphasis on school libraries, this textbook explains the nuts and bolts of classification and cataloging as well as the functionality of integrated library systems and how these systems critically serve the mission of the school. Author Cynthia Houston covers Web 2.0 and the social networking features of these systems as well as examining in detail the principles and procedures for subject classification using Sears subject headings or Dewey Decimal Classification using the Sears tool. This teaching tool kit addresses the cataloging of print materials, audiovisual materials, and electronic materials separately—but all within the specific context of the school library. It supplies a number of examples and exercises to reinforce the key concepts and skills as well as to demonstrate the real-world applications of learning concepts and procedures. Based directly on Houston's extensive experience in teaching classification and cataloging courses, the included content and practice exercises enable instructors to use this book for content, for instruction, and for providing student feedback.

Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation

Author : Iglesias, Edward
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781466639393

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Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation by Iglesias, Edward Pdf

In recent years, automation has played a vital role in library systems that handle tasks of acquisition, cataloging, serials, and circulation. The automation of these operations has, in turn, minimized the demand for human interaction. Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation provides an overview on the current state of library automation, addresses the need for changing personnel to accommodate these changes, and assesses the future for academic libraries as a whole. This book is essential for library leaders, technology experts, and library vendors interested in the future of library automation and its impact on the decline of human interaction in libraries.

Creating and Promoting Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries

Author : Donna L. Gilton
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442269538

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Creating and Promoting Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries by Donna L. Gilton Pdf

Creating and Promoting Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries: Tools and Tips For Practitioners is the sequel to Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries: Principles, Programs, and People. On the one hand, Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries focuses on the information needs and the developmental and psychological characteristics of diverse library users of all ages. It endorses the use of ILI to promote lifelong learning in public libraries, both by borrowing techniques from academic and school libraries and by building on existing public library traditions of programming and outreach. This book also compares lifelong learning in public libraries to informal and nonformal education in museums, community organizations and agencies, places of worship, and other organizations. In addition, Lifelong Learnng in Public Libraries describes basic steps that librarians can execute in order to get started. On the other hand, Creating and Promoting Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries focuses much more on how public librarians can specifically plan and implement their instruction with chapters on planning for instruction, using teaching methodologies, teaching with and about technology, and bringing ILI together with more traditional public library services, programming, and activities, such as reference and Readers’ Advisory services, bibliotherapy, and cultural and literacy programming. Changes in ILI standards and comparisons of ILI with basic reading, media, digital, and cultural literacies are also described. Both books together should act as basic manuals for public librarians who promote lifelong learning. Creating and Promoting Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries also have helpful teaching hints for all librarians and other professionals who teach in a variety of settings.

The Organization of Information

Author : Daniel N. Joudrey,Arlene G. Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 603 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216125440

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The Organization of Information by Daniel N. Joudrey,Arlene G. Taylor Pdf

This fourth edition provides an updated look at information organization, featuring coverage of the Semantic Web, linked data, and EAC-CPF; new metadata models such as IFLA-LRM and RiC; and new perspectives on RDA and its implementation. This latest edition of The Organization of Information is a key resource for anyone in the beginning stages of their LIS career as well as longstanding professionals and paraprofessionals seeking accurate, clear, and up-to-date guidance on information organization activities across the discipline. The book begins with a historical look at information organization methods, covering libraries, archives, museums, and online settings. It then addresses the types of retrieval tools used throughout the discipline—catalogs, finding aids, indexes, bibliographies, and search engines—before describing the functionality of systems, explaining the basic principles of system design, and defining how they affect information organization. The principles and functionality of metadata is next, with coverage of the types, functions, tools, and models (particularly FRBR, IFLA-LRM, RDF) and how encoding works for use and sharing—for example, MARC, XML schemas, and linked data approaches. The latter portion of the resource describes specific activities related to the creation of metadata for resources. These chapters offer an overview of the major issues, challenges, and standards used in the information professions, addressing topics such as resource description (including standards found in RDA, DACS, and CCO), access points, authority control, subject analysis, controlled vocabularies—notably LCSH, MeSH, Sears, and AAT—and categorization systems such as DDC and LCC.

Managing Metadata in Web-scale Discovery Systems

Author : Louise F Spiteri
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783300693

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Managing Metadata in Web-scale Discovery Systems by Louise F Spiteri Pdf

This book shows you how to harness the power of linked data and web-scale discovery systems to manage and link widely varied content across your library collection. Libraries are increasingly using web-scale discovery systems to help clients find a wide assortment of library materials, including books, journal articles, special collections, archival collections, videos, music and open access collections. Depending on the library material catalogued, the discovery system might need to negotiate different metadata standards, such as AACR, RDA, RAD, FOAF, VRA Core, METS, MODS, RDF and more. In Managing Metadata in Web-Scale Discovery Systems, editor Louise Spiteri and a range of international experts show you how to: - maximize the effectiveness of web-scale discovery systems - provide a smooth and seamless discovery experience to your users - help users conduct searches that yield relevant results - manage the sheer volume of items to which you can provide access, so your users can actually find what they need - maintain shared records that reflect the needs, languages, and identities of culturally and ethnically varied communities - manage metadata both within, across, and outside, library discovery tools by converting your library metadata to linked open data that all systems can access - manage user generated metadata from external services such as Goodreads and LibraryThing - mine user generated metadata to better serve your users in areas such as collection development or readers’ advisory. The book will be essential reading for cataloguers, technical services and systems librarians and library and information science students studying modules on metadata, cataloguing, systems design, data management, and digital libraries. The book will also be of interest to those managing metadata in archives, museums and other cultural heritage institutions.

Implementing Web-Scale Discovery Services

Author : JoLinda Thompson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810891272

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Implementing Web-Scale Discovery Services by JoLinda Thompson Pdf

Web scale discovery tools index a vast number of resources in a wide variety formats and allow users to search for content in a physical collection, print and electronic journal collections, and other resources from a single search box. Search results are displayed in a manner similar to internet searches, in a relevance-ranked list with links to online content. Implementing Web-Scale Discovery Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a one-stop source for librarians seeking toevaluate, purchase, and implement a web-scale discovery service. The book breaks down each phase of the project into decision points and action plans which will help move the project forward in an orderly and focused manner. After reading this guide, librarians will be able to: identify the system with the best content match for their library; conduct informative product trials; negotiate for the best pricing options; andoptimize customization of the selected systems to meet local needs. Implementing Web-Scale Discovery Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians guides librarians on configuring search boxes, integrating local content sources, and making full-text easily accessible. This text presents the information in check lists, decision trees, and quotes from early adopters, and includes information on how to customize these systems to meet each library’s specific needs.

Developing and Managing Electronic Collections

Author : Peggy Johnson
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838911907

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Developing and Managing Electronic Collections by Peggy Johnson Pdf

The complex issues associated with developing and managing electronic collections deserve special treatment, and library collection authority Peggy Johnson rises to the challenge with a book sure to become a benchmark for excellence. Providing comprehensive coverage of key issues and decision points, she offers advice on best practices for developing and managing these important resources for libraries of all types and sizes. With an emphasis on practical solutions that will provide effective and timely access to online resources for library users, she presents an in-depth look at The fundamentals of electronic resource planning, selection, and evaluation The evolving world of acquisition options, licenses, and contracts Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and publishers Budgeting and financial considerations, with guidance on how to collaborate across library organizational lines to acquire and manage e-content more efficiently Tips, informational sidebars, and suggested reading lists accompany each chapter, and an extensive glossary defines essential terms and concepts.

Library and Information Science

Author : Michael F. Bemis
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838911853

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Library and Information Science by Michael F. Bemis Pdf

This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library science, covering recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance. In addition to compiling an invaluable list of sources, Bemis digs deeper, examining the strengths and weaknesses of key works. A boon to researchers and practitioners alike, this bibliography Includes coverage of subjects as diverse and vital as the history of librarianship, its development as a profession, the ethics of information science, cataloging, reference work, and library architecture Encompasses encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, photographic surveys, statistical publications, and numerous electronic sources, all categorized by subject Offers appendixes detailing leading professional organizations and publishers of library and information science literature This comprehensive bibliography of English-language resources on librarianship, the only one of its kind, will prove invaluable to scholars, students, and anyone working in the field.

Robotics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1873 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466646087

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Robotics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

"This book explores some of the most recent developments in robotic motion, artificial intelligence, and human-machine interaction, providing insight into a wide variety of applications and functional areas"--Provided by publisher.

Web Scale Discovery Services

Author : Jason Vaughan,American Library Association
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780838958292

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Web Scale Discovery Services by Jason Vaughan,American Library Association Pdf

To help individual libraries evaluate which service will best meet the needs of the library and its community, this report provides detailed evaluation questions and concludes with a section providing additional background information on each service.