Reference and Information Services

Reference and Information Services
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 532
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ISBN-10 : 9781555708597
ISBN-13 : 1555708595
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Reference and Information Services by : Kay Ann Cassell

Search skills of today bear little resemblance to searches through print publications. Reference service has become much more complex than in the past, and is in a constant state of flux. Learning the skill sets of a worthy reference librarian can be challenging, unending, rewarding, and-- yes, fun.

Information Services Today

Information Services Today
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 515
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ISBN-10 : 9781442239593
ISBN-13 : 144223959X
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Information Services Today by : Sandra Hirsh

This essential overview of what it means to be a library and information professional today provides a broad overview of the transformation of libraries as information organizations, why these organizations are more important today than ever before, the technological influence on how we provide information resources and services in today’s digital and global environment, and the various career opportunities available for information professionals. The book begins with a historical overview of libraries and their transformation as information and technology hubs within their communities. It also covers the various specializations within the field emphasizing the exciting yet complex roles and opportunities for information professionals. With that foundation in place, it presents how libraries serve different kinds of communities, highlighting the unique needs of users across all ages and how libraries fulfill those needs through a variety of services, and addresses key issues facing information organizations as they meet user needs in the Digital Age. The book then concludes with career management strategies to guide library and information science professionals in building not only vibrant careers but vibrant information organizations for the future as well.

Information Services and Digital Literacy

Information Services and Digital Literacy
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 201
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ISBN-10 : 9781780633497
ISBN-13 : 1780633491
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Information Services and Digital Literacy by : Isto Huvila

Despite new technologies, people do not always find information with ease. Do people still need help in finding the information they need, and if so, why? What can be made easier with new tools and techniques?Information Services and Digital Literacy is about the role of information services and digital literacies in the age of the social web. This title provides an alternative perspective for understanding information services and digital literacy, and argues that a central problem in the age of the social web and the culture of participation is that we do not know the premises of how we know, and how ways of interacting with information affect our actions and their outcomes. Information seeking is always a question of crossing and expanding boundaries between our earlier experiences and the unknown. We may not yet be well enough acquainted with the landscape of digital information to understand how we know, where the boundaries to our knowledge lie, how to cross them, and what consequences our actions may have. - Presents a new approach for understanding how information services help and hinder people in becoming informed - Provides an overview of how to conceptualize information services and digital literacy - Provides a model for developing new types of library and information service

A History of Online Information Services, 1963-1976

A History of Online Information Services, 1963-1976
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Publisher : MIT Press
Total Pages : 522
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ISBN-10 : 0262261758
ISBN-13 : 9780262261753
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Online Information Services, 1963-1976 by : Charles P. Bourne

A detailed chronology of the early, pre-Internet years of online information systems and services. Every field of history has a basic need for a detailed chronology of what happened: who did what when. In the absence of such a resource, fanciful accounts flourish. This book provides a rich narrative of the early development of online information retrieval systems and services, from 1963 to 1976—a period important to anyone who uses a search engine, online catalog, or large database. Drawing on personal experience, extensive research, and interviews with many of the key participants, the book describes the individuals, projects, and institutions of the period. It also corrects many common errors and misconceptions and provides milestones for many of the significant developments in online systems and technology.

Internet Technologies and Information Services

Internet Technologies and Information Services
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 520
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ISBN-10 : 9798216104117
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Internet Technologies and Information Services by : Joseph B. Miller

The Internet has enabled the convergence of all things information-related. This book provides essential, foundational knowledge of the application of Internet and web technologies in the information and library professions. Internet Technologies and Information Services: Second Edition is a vital asset to students preparing for careers in library and information science and provides expanded coverage to important new developments while still covering Internet foundations. In addition to networking, the Internet, HTML, web design, web programming, XML, and web searching, this new edition covers additional topics such as cloud computing, content management systems, eBook technologies, mobile technologies and applications, relational database management systems (RDMS), open source software, and virtual private networking. It also provides information on virtualization and related systems, including desktop virtualization systems. With clear and simple explanations, the book helps students form a solid, basic IT knowledge that prepares them for more advanced studies in technology. It supplies an introductory history of the Internet and an examination of current trends with specific emphasis on how online information access affects the LIS fields. Author Joseph B. Miller, MSLS, explains Internet protocols and current broadband connectivity options; Internet security issues and steps to take to block threats; building the web with markup languages, programming, and content management systems; and elements of information access on the web: content formats, information retrieval, and Internet search.

Managing and Adapting Library Information Services for Future Users

Managing and Adapting Library Information Services for Future Users
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Publisher : IGI Global
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 9781799811183
ISBN-13 : 1799811182
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Managing and Adapting Library Information Services for Future Users by : Osuigwe, Nkem Ekene

Information in today’s modernized world has become much more attainable with the use of technology. A resource that has fallen victim to this are library services. What was once a staple of knowledge and communication has failed to keep pace with recent advancements in information service providers. Library practitioners need to learn how to manage change, build influence, and adapt their services to remain relevant within local communities. Libraries can continue to play a key role in future aspects of information provision, but proper research is a necessity. Managing and Adapting Library Information Services for Future Users is a collection of innovative research that encapsulates practices, concepts, ideas, and proposals that would chart pathways for libraries of all types to envision and understand how to thrive and remain relevant in the competitive information provision environment. It is expected to motivate librarians and information scientists to probe further into how libraries would better serve user communities of the 21st century who have options of accessing information from sources other than from libraries. While highlighting topics including artificial intelligence, human design thinking, and alternative finance, this book is ideally designed for librarians, information specialists, architects, data scientists, researchers, community development practitioners, policymakers, faculty members, and students seeking current research on emerging advancements in library optimization.

Reference and Information Services

Reference and Information Services
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Publisher : Greenwood
Total Pages : 654
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ISBN-10 : 1563081296
ISBN-13 : 9781563081293
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Reference and Information Services by : Richard E. Bopp

Updated to reflect the latest trends and the newest sources commonly used for reference work, this new edition includes more detailed discussion of a wider range of reference-related services, including interlibrary loan, document delivery, and readers' advisory services. There is also increased attention to ethical issues and a stronger focus on user-centered services, both face-to-face and mediated by technology. In addition, the authors discuss Web sites of significant value and the impact of the Internet on reference services. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Change Management in Information Services

Change Management in Information Services
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9781317168676
ISBN-13 : 1317168674
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Change Management in Information Services by : Lyndon Pugh

Information services are currently going through what is probably the most significant period of change in their history. At the same time, thinking about organisational change in general management has continued to develop, and many of the emerging ideas, strategies and processes are increasingly relevant to information services. Since the first edition of this highly regarded book was published in 2000 the pace of change has accelerated because of the influence of digitisation and technological developments in general, the emergence of what might be called a business culture, changes in skills and knowledge requirements, and changes in user and personnel attitudes. Despite these rapid developments the current literature tends to reflect a preoccupation with technological developments at the expense of consideration for the broader managerial base. This second edition fills the gap in the literature and is fully updated with the inclusion of a number of new chapters and new case studies.

Reference and Information Services in the 21st Century, Second Edition Revised

Reference and Information Services in the 21st Century, Second Edition Revised
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Publisher : ALA Neal-Schuman
Total Pages : 461
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1555707408
ISBN-13 : 9781555707408
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Reference and Information Services in the 21st Century, Second Edition Revised by : Kay Ann Cassell

This practical guide teaches failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources, regardless of format. Information on more than 300 sources has been updated to provide you high quality information.

Information Services Design

Information Services Design
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 253
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781136517037
ISBN-13 : 1136517030
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Information Services Design by : Fons Wijnhoven

Information services are economic and organizational activities for informing people. Because informing is changing rapidly under the influence of internet-technologies, this book presents in Chapter 1 fundamental notions of information and knowledge, based on philosopher C.W. Churchman’s inquiring systems. This results in the identification of three product-oriented design theory aspects: content, use value and revenue. Chapter 2 describes how one can cope with these aspects by presenting process-oriented design theory. Both design theory insights are applied in chapters on information services challenges, their business concepts and processes, their architectures and exploitation. The final chapter discusses three case studies that integrate the insights from previous chapters, and it discusses some ideas for future research. This book gives students a coherent start to the topic of information services from a design science perspective, with a balance between technical and managerial aspects. Therefore, this book is useful for modern curricula of management, communication science and information systems. Because of its design science approach, it also explains design science principles. The book also serves professionals and academics in search of a foundational understanding of informing as a science and management practice.