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Evaluation of Library and Information Services
Provides update to current thinking about, and reasons for, service evaluation of libraries in the UK. Examines quantitative and qualitative methods including questionnaires, focus groups, suggestions boxes and interview techniques.Problems arising from survey outcomes are summarised and long-term evaluation and the relevance of benchmarking are discussed.Contains case studies covering survey work in public, academic and special libraries; charters and service level agreements; and examples of relevant research projects.New chapter on performance measurement in the electronic library.
Global Librarianship
Providing new insights into the role of librarianship in an age of socioeconomic, environmental, and political transformation, Global Librarianship illustrates how globally networked environments promote and increase the sharing and dissemination of ideas, information, and solutions to obstacles affecting libraries. This reference showcases methods
UK Publishers Directory
Over 2500 UK book publishers, distributors and wholesalers are listed in this directory. Entries provide data such as: contact information, ownership, key personnel, discounting policies, imprints, publishing specializations and company descriptions.
The Handbook of Journal Publishing
An up-to-date and comprehensive handbook written by experienced professionals, covering all aspects of journal publishing, both online and in print.
The Impact of Electronic Publishing
Dieses Werk stellt den künftigen Umfang des elektronischen Publizierens dar und bietet praktische Hilfe bei der Planung und Entscheidungsfindung hinsichtlich der Investitionen in Informationssysteme für elektronische Medien. Als Resultat aus dem Bedarf an fundierter Information angesichts sich rasant ändernder Technologien entstand dieser Titel als zweite Ausgabe des erfolgreichen "Electronic Publishing and Libraries: Planning for the Impact and Growth to 2003". Pluspunkte: hohe Fachkompetenz beider Autoren praktische Hilfestellung für Bibliothekare und Verleger z.B. bei Investitionen
Directory of Publishing 2012
Comprehensive trade directory of the UK publishing industry and allied book trade suppliers, associations and services.
Staff Management in Library and Information Work
This standard text has been fully revised and updated for its fourth edition to reflect continuing technological changes, as well as issues such as social inclusion, lifelong learning and European employment legislation. Chapter 1 on the working environment has been completely rewritten. The present environment brings problems of staff motivation, de-professionalization and the loss of control: Chapter 2 reminds readers of basic motivation theories, now presented in a more logical sequence, and how to deal with such problems. Chapter 3 on workforce planning has been retitled Human Resource Planning and revised to take into account the modes of staffing appropriate for today's turbulent envir...
Directory of Publishing 2014
Now in its 37th edition, and compiled in association with the Publishers Association, this is the most authoritative, detailed trade directory available for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, listing over 900 book publishers. Comprehensive entries include, where available: - full contact details including addresses and websites - details of distribution and sales and marketing agents - key personnel - listing of main fields of activity - information on annual turnover, numbers of new titles and numbers of employees - ISBN prefixes including those for imprints and series - details of trade association membership - information on overseas representation - details of associated and parent companies. In addition to the detailed entries on publishers, the Directory offers in-depth coverage of the wider UK book trade and lists organizations associated with the book trade: packagers, authors' agents, trade and allied associations and services. The directory is also available to purchase as an online resource, for more information and a free preview please visit www.continuumbooks.com/directoryofpublishing
The Library in the Twenty-first Century
Social, cultural and technological developments are revolutionizing library services. The way ahead for the profession is now generally seen as a practical blend of traditional and electronic materials with integrated support services which fit seamlessly into users' normal ways of working. This is leading to a fundamental rethinking of the role of the library in society. Drawing on the author's recent research, this timely second edition of The Library in the Twenty-first Century offers a clear new model of how traditional and electronic sources can co-exist in the library of the future, building on the previous work by focusing on the library as a vehicle for encouraging creativity as well...
Systems Librarian
Guided by the editorial support of colleagues in the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), author Tom Wilson, head of systems at University of Houston Libraries, demystifies this critical specialty. In clear nontechnical language, Wilson answers the befuddling question, What is a systems librarian? Wilson lays no claim to the one right answer. Instead, The Systems Librarian: Designing Roles, Defining Skills will lead you in formulating your own answer, which is the first step to making sound decisions.
