The Nature of Knowledge: an Introduction for Librarians

Kemp, D.A.

Facet Publishing

A Glossary of Art, Architecture and Design Since 1945

John A. Walker BA ALA

Reference

Current Research for the Information Profession 1984/85

Unknown, Author

<p>The Spiritual Labyrinth is an introductory examination of the spiritual concepts that have been labeled New Age by the Media, but are really ancient philosophical truths being rediscovered by modern humanity. We are living in an exciting time in which nature is forcing us to make some life saving choices if we are to survive our own errors. Written in down-to-earth language, this book opens the doors to personal spiritual growth and outlines the need for us to grow collectively into a new conscious understanding of our relationship to the Earth and her energies. At the same time the author points out some mistakes that can be made along the path to more awareness and warns readers in advance of pitfalls along the way. Enter a world of intriguing concepts that hold within them the hope for the future of our planet.</p>

The Spiritual Labyrinth : A guide To The Myths, Symbols, Practices And Pitfalls Of New Age Philosophy

Mewhort, June

Library and Information Science: A Guide to Key Literature and Sources

Bemis, Michael F.

The changing higher education environment requires a new kind of relationship among faculty, academic liaisons, and students. A core resource for any LIS student or academic librarian serving as a liaison, this handbook lays out the comprehensive fundamentals of the discipline, helping librarians build the confidence and cooperation of the university faculty in relation to the library. Readers will learn about connecting and assisting faculty and students through skillful communication and resource utilization with coverage of key topics such asOrientation meetingsAcquiring Subject specializationAdvice on faculty communication and assistanceOnline tutorial creationCollection developmentInformation literacy instructionEmbedded librarianshipLibrary guidesNew courses and accreditationEvaluation methodsWritten in a straightforward way that lends itself to easy application, Fundamentals for the Academic Liaison provides ready guidance for current and future academic library liaisons.

Fundamentals for the Academic Liaison

Politics & Social Sciences

Henry, Jo

Eshleman, Joe

Moniz, Richard

Social Sciences

Following on from their groundbreaking 2008 book Delivering the Best Start, Rankin and Brock return to the subject of pre-school and early years library provision with contributions and case studies from innovators and experts around the world. There is a growing awareness of the significance of the first five years of life for intellectual, social and emotional development and early intervention is of political interest. This book provides knowledge and understanding about early language and literacy development and how young children become successful through enjoyable and meaningful experiences. The key role of the early years professional and the importance of effective interdisciplinary teamwork are examined, with a focus on involving parents and carers and valuing their culture, language, heritage and community. Good practice is showcased throughout, and practical guidance given on setting up and running pre-school library services.

Library Services from Birth to Five: Delivering the Best Start

<p>This textbook provides an overview of the digital information landscape and explains the implications of the technological changes for the information industry, from publishers and broadcasters to the information professionals who manage information in all its forms. Featuring examples of organizations and individuals who are seizing on the opportunities thrown up by this once-in-a-generation technological shift, this fully updated second edition provides a cutting-edge guide to where we are going both as information consumers and in terms of broader societal changes. Each chapter explores aspects of the information lifecycle, including production, distribution, storage and consumption and contains case studies chosen to illustrate particular issues and challenges facing the information industry. One of the key themes of the book is the way that organizations, public and commercial, are blurring their traditional lines of responsibility. Amazon is moving from simply selling books to offering the hardware and software for reading them. Apple still makes computer hardware but also manages one of the world s leading marketplaces for music and software applications. Google maintains its position as the most popular internet search engine but has also digitized millions of copies of books from leading academic libraries and backed the development of the world s most popular computing platform, Android. At the heart of these changes are the emergence of cheap computing devices for decoding and presenting digital information and a network which allows the bits and bytes to flow freely, for the moment at least, from producer to consumer. While the digital revolution is impacting on everyone who works with information, sometimes negatively, the second edition of Information 2.0 shows that the opportunities outweigh the risks for those who take the time to understand what is going on. Information has never been more abundant and accessible, so those who know how to manage it for the benefit of others in the digital age will be in great demand.</p>

Information 2.0: New models of information production, distribution and consumption

Business & Money

De Saulles, Martin

Industries

This book gives an overview of altmetrics, their tools and how to implement them successfully to boost your research output. New methods of scholarly communication and dissemination of information are having a huge impact on how academics and researchers build profiles and share research. This groundbreaking and highly practical guide looks at the role that library and information professionals can play in facilitating these new ways of working and demonstrating impact and influence. The book explains the theory behind the growing altmetrics - alternative metrics for measuring scholarly impact, from social networks such as Twitter and blogs to online platforms such as Mendeley, ResearchGate and Altmetrics.org - movement, how it came about, why it can help improve academics and their research profiles and where it sits amongst current measurements of impact. Drawing on the expertise of leading altmetric innovators and the LIS professionals using their tools, the book explains the connections between research and social media and how academics can use the multitude of tools freely available to them for their own benefits. Altmetrics will empower librarians, researchers and academics to develop the skills and knowledge needed to introduce and support altmetrics within their own institutions. Readership: Library and information professionals working higher education, research bodies, government bodies and charities; researchers, academics, higher education leaders and strategists.

Altmetrics: A Practical Guide For Librarians, Researchers And Academics

Metaliteracy

Mackey, Thomas P.

Jacobson, Trudi E.

Computers & Technology

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