| Author | : Fulkerson, Diane M. |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 233 |
| Release | : 2012-03-31 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 146660235X |
"This book is crucial to understanding changes and the new expectations that library users have in the 21st century, including identifying, implementing and updating new technologies, understanding copyright and fair use laws, creating metadata for access to digital collections, and meeting user needs"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Dent, Valeda F. |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 331 |
| Release | : 2014-01-31 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1466650443 |
"This book investigates the relationship between local libraries and community development, from the historical roots of rural libraries to their influence on the literacy, economy, and culture of the surrounding region"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Hines, Samantha Schmehl |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2013-10-31 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1466646764 |
As more associations struggle with limited professional development funding, the opportunities for library and information experts to advance their skills are being examined in a more effective and cost-efficient manner. Revolutionizing the Development of Library and Information Professionals: Planning for the Future examines the future of library professional development by investigating the aspects that make these development events worthwhile. This book is essential for library association personnel, educational institutions, and management personnel in large library systems to aid in determining future trends in professional development opportunities for their staff.
| Author | : Management Association, Information Resources |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 2050 |
| Release | : 2014-11-30 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 1466672315 |
The pervasiveness of and universal access to modern Information and Communication Technologies has enabled a popular new paradigm in the dissemination of information, art, and ideas. Now, instead of relying on a finite number of content providers to control the flow of information, users can generate and disseminate their own content for a wider audience. Open Source Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates examples and methodologies in user-generated and freely-accessible content available through electronic and online media. With applications in education, government, entertainment, and more, the technologies explored in these volumes will provide a comprehensive reference for web designers, software developers, and practitioners in a wide variety of fields and disciplines.
| Author | : Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 7972 |
| Release | : 2014-07-31 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 1466658894 |
"This 10-volume compilation of authoritative, research-based articles contributed by thousands of researchers and experts from all over the world emphasized modern issues and the presentation of potential opportunities, prospective solutions, and future directions in the field of information science and technology"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Iglesias, Edward |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 2013-04-30 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1466639393 |
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.
| Author | : Cool, Colleen |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 276 |
| Release | : 2013-02-28 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1466629924 |
It is no secret that the world of libraries has rapidly evolved into an environment which will soon be largely digitized. However, this digital shift has brought with it a unique set of challenges and issues for scholars and librarians to handle. Recent Developments in the Design, Construction, and Evaluation of Digital Libraries not only addresses the challenges with digital libraries, but it also describes the recent developments in the design, construction, and evaluation of these libraries in various environments. This cutting-edge resource compiles research from a wide array of specialists into a unified and comprehensive manner. Librarians, researchers, scholars, and professionals in this field will find the reference source beneficial in order to deepen their understanding of this continually growing field.
| Author | : Thanuskodi, S. |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 357 |
| Release | : 2013-05-31 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1466640715 |
Academic libraries cater to the diverse needs of scholars, scientists, technocrats, researchers, students, and others personally and professionally invested in higher education. Due to advancements in information and communication technologies (ICT), the vision and mission of academic libraries are changing in developing countries. Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries provides the latest theoretical frameworks and empirical research into academic libraries, investigating concerns such as illiteracy, budgeting, software development, technical training, and others. In particular, this book will be of use to professionals and researchers working in the field of library and information science who are looking for new methods and best practices in the management of effective academic libraries. This book is part of the Advances in Library and Information Science series collection.
| Author | : Seetha, Hari |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 381 |
| Release | : 2017-07-12 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 1522528067 |
Data has increased due to the growing use of web applications and communication devices. It is necessary to develop new techniques of managing data in order to ensure adequate usage. Modern Technologies for Big Data Classification and Clustering is an essential reference source for the latest scholarly research on handling large data sets with conventional data mining and provide information about the new technologies developed for the management of large data. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as text and web data analytics, risk analysis, and opinion mining, this publication is ideally designed for professionals, researchers, and students seeking current research on various concepts of big data analytics.
