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Instant Messaging Reference

Instant Messaging Reference

Author: Meryl Cole
Rachel Bridgewater
Publishing date: 2008
Virtual reference is a vital component in twenty-first century reference service and the time for debate over its virtues and necessity has passed. This book focuses on the practical implementation of instant messaging (IM), including privacy and security and its future potential. Targeting busy practitioners who are looking for comprehensive answers about instant messaging in particular, rather than virtual reference in general, this book addresses questions from the basics of what IM is and how it operates to the more complicated issues such as privacy and security to its future potential as a strong candidate in the virtual reference arena. The strength of the book lies in its accessibility and comprehensive nature., Library Management
240.45 zł
Introduction to Technical...

Introduction to Technical Services for Library Technicians

Author: Mary Kao
Ruth Carter
Publishing date: 2001
Everything you need to know about technical services--in one handy volume!For library technicians working in technical services and students in library technology programs, Introduction to Technical Services for Library Technicians is a practical, how-to-do-it text that shows how to perform the behind-the-scenes tasks the job requires. This essential volume comes complete with a suggested reading list, helpful charts and tables, a look at trends and issues to consider, and review questions at the end of each chapter.From the Preface: "Budgetary constraints and the computerization of library functions and routines have changed the composition of library personnel forever. Library technicians are being hired to replace librarians in many library areas, particularly in
89.00 zł
Thematic List of Descriptors

Thematic List of Descriptors

Author: Committee for Social Science Information and Documentation International
International Committee for Social Science Information and Documentation
Publishing date: 1989
A companion volume to the International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, the Thematic List of Descriptors will be a valuable tool for all those contributing to the development of information systems in the social sciences.
1,248.00 zł
Licensing and Managing...

Licensing and Managing Electronic Resources

Author: Becky Albitz
Publishing date: 2008
Libraries are licensing information resources in greater numbers then ever before.In order to negotiate and manage an ever-increasing number of licenses, libraries are either establishing Electronic Resource (ER) Librarian positions, or have been assigning these responsibilities to current staff. In both cases, few resources are available to acclimate new ER librarians to the diverse responsibilities associated with their position. An introduction and practical guide to the standard responsibilities ER librarians address daily. These include: knowing the rights libraries have as consumers of information under United States copyright law, understanding licensing terms and conditions, negotiating licenses to support the specific needs of the subscribing institution, and
240.45 zł
Managing Electronic Resources

Managing Electronic Resources

Author: Peter Webster
Publishing date: 2008
The on going movement to electronic collections presents many exciting new service opportunities for libraries, as well as creating materials management, resource, and service challenges. This book looks at how online resources are causing the roles and practices of libraries to change. ...an excellent overview of the current state of affairs in electronic resources management for libraries ...full of thoughtful discussion and interesting arguments., Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals newsletter ...a pleasant change to think about electronic resources without any reference to Athens or Shibboleth., Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals newsletter This book is a timely, important work regarding collection integration and
229.95 zł
Mastering Information...

Mastering Information Retrieval & Probabilistic Decision Int

Author: Daniel Brown
Publishing date: 2004
Aimed at information managers in organisations including local/state government, libraries and financial services. Mastering Information Retrieval and Probabilistic Decision Intelligence Technology reviews the management of information and its focus to people empowered to make decisions. It provides managers and students of information with the resources to understand and start to deploy information retrieval systems throughout their organisation and the tools to respond effectively to the enormous developments in new technologies.
200.55 zł
Online Information Services...

Online Information Services in the Social Sciences

Author: Lesly Huxley
Neil Jacobs
Publishing date: 2004
Information professionals are increasingly responsible not only for running traditional information and library services but also for providing an online presence for their organisation. This book shows how best practice in delivering online information services should be based on actual user needs and behaviour. A series of case studies provide real life examples of how social science information is being used in the community. The book then draws on these case studies to outline the main issues facing service providers: such as usability, metadata and management. The book concludes with a look to the future and how both technological and organisational changes will shape online information services.
205.00 zł
Politics of Libraries and...

Politics of Libraries and Librarianship

Author: K Smith
Publishing date: 2008
This book covers aspects of the political environment which surrounds and engages libraries and their librarians. It includes anecdotes on the role of the political sphere in the business of library associations. ...very good examples of demonstrating how copyright can hinder a productive use of information assets in developing countries., Journal of Librarianship and Information Science ...informative and well written., Journal of Librarianship and Information Science
265.65 zł
Recommender Systems for...

Recommender Systems for Information Providers

Author: Andreas Neumann
Publishing date: 2009
Information providers are a very promising application area of recommender systems due to the general problem of assessing the quality of information products prior to the purchase. Recommender systems automatically generate product recommendations: customers profit from a faster finding of relevant products, stores profit from rising sales. All aspects of recommender systems are covered: the economic background, mechanism design, a survey of systems in the Internet, statistical methods and algorithms, service oriented architectures, user interfaces, as well as experiences and data from real-world applications. Specific solutions for areas with strong privacy concerns, scalability issues for large collections of products, as well as algorithms to lessen the cold-start
15.00 zł
Role of the Legal...

Role of the Legal Information Offer

Author: Trevor Harvey
Trevor Harvey
Publishing date: 2003
This is a no-nonsense book, written by a leading authority. It covers the ever-changing role of the information officer and how to survive. It discusses such issues as: what does a law information officer do on a day-to-day basis and the mechanics and processes for supplying information; a practical guide to enquiries and undertaking research; and how to set up and manage an information service. Importantly, the author does not take a 'dry' approach to the subject; rather, he discusses the following contentious issues: given the amount of information available on lawyers' PCs, are information officers really necessary?; when should the information officer undertake the research and when should the lawyer do it; will information officers become redundant as the role of
205.00 zł
Using Internet for...

Using Internet for Political Research

Author: Heather Dawson
Publishing date: 2003
This book is a practical guide to using the Internet for political science research. The growth of the Internet means that an increasing amount of political information is becoming available on the web; however, it can often be difficult for users to locate high quality resources. This book shows the reader how to develop effective Internet searching strategies and indicates what is available online. It covers some of the key political science areas, including elections, parliamentary information and political parties, showing how to successively locate and evaluate Internet resources. The book covers political research mainly in the UK, and the USA.
131.00 zł
Using Open Source Systems...

Using Open Source Systems For Digital Libraries

Author: Art Rhyno
Publishing date: 2003
Designed to ease the process of matching the community with the best content possible, this book provides a starting point for key technologies and the associated tools that make them usable. Introducing the concept of the digital library, Rhyno details the open source tools that are instrumental in developing many of the digital libraries in today's institutions, both from an introductory technical perspective and from the vantage point of the emerging community of users that is erecting the digital library. In a world of global networks and Internet time, digital libraries are becoming increasingly important in offering flexible, high-quality, and up-to-date resources to your patrons. Designed to ease the process of matching the community with the best content
142.00 zł