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1	Double Fold: Libraries and the Assault on Paper more books like this by Nicholson Baker add to wishlist Novelist Nicholson Baker attacks the archiving practices of libraries. His witty, passionate, persuasive, and highly informed polemic argues that the urgency with which librarians convert newspapers and brittle books into microfilm, and dispose of original textual works, stinks of specious cost-cutting agendas--and results in the loss of valuable ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Civic Space/Cyberspace: The American Public Library in the Information Age more books like this by Redmond Kathleen Molz, Phyllis Dain add to wishlist Quintessentially American institutions, symbols of community spirit and the American faith in education, public libraries are ubiquitous in the United States. Close to a billion library visits are made each year, and more children join summer readings programmes than little league baseball. Public libraries are local institutions, as different as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.75! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Digital Libraries more books like this by William Y Arms add to wishlist The emergence of the Internet and the wide availability of affordable computing equipment have created tremendous interest in digital libraries and electronic publishing. This book is the first to provide an integrated overview of the field, including a historical perspective, a survey of the state of the art, and an examination of current ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions
4	The Island of Lost Maps more books like this by Miles Harvey add to wishlist Detailing the story of Gilbert Bland, an eccentric, highly successful map thief, this quirky history examines the nature of obsession, the subculture of collectors, and the power of maps to spark the imagination. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Usage Statistics of E-Serials more books like this by Professor David C Fowler (Editor) add to wishlist What are the potentials--and limitations--of usage statistics in libraries?As libraries increase their use of electronic resources, the value of quality evaluation of usage statistics has gained greater importance. Usage Statistics of E-Serials tackles this difficult issue by exploring in detail the proper evaluation of the level of usage of ... see all copies from $27.51! new only from $38.83! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Organizing Nonprint Materials more books like this by Jay E Daily add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $115.38! \| SVS
7	Library Outreach, Partnerships & Distance Education more books like this by Wendi Arant add to wishlist Increase patronage with effective outreach strategies!From the Introduction, by Wendi Arant and Pixie Anne Mosley: "Outreach is a concept that is gaining more and more significance for libraries, particularly with the recent developments in information technology. Dictionaries define it as 'the act of extending services, benefits, etc. to a wider ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.27!
8	From Gutenberg to the Global Information Infrastructure: Access to Information in the Networked World more books like this by Christine L Borgman add to wishlist Will the emerging global information infrastructure (GII) create a revolution in communication equivalent to that wrought by Gutenberg, or will the result be simply the evolutionary adaptation of existing behaviour and institutions to new media? Will the GII improve access to information for all? Will it replace libraries and publishers? How can ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.80! \| first editions
9	Medieval Armenian Manuscripts at the University of California, Los Angeles more books like this by Avedis Krikor Sanjian, Los Angeles St University Of California add to wishlist This catalogue contains detailed descriptions of 91 items in the Armenian Manuscript Collection in the Department of Special Collections at the University Research Library of the University of California, Los Angeles. Acquired by the library in 1968 from Dr Garo Owen Minasian, the collection includes manuscripts of ecclesiastical character as well ... see all copies from $3.92! new only from $4.98! \| first editions
10	Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests more books like this by Diana Tixier Herald, Bonnie Kunzel add to wishlist A readers' advisory guide to science fiction, describing more than 900 titles. It focuses on contemporary and classic works that are still available in libraries. Chapters cover subgenres as well as popular science fiction themes, such as technology. Each chapter is subdivided by theme. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $37.18! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Introduction to Serials Work for Library Technicians more books like this by Scott Millare add to wishlist Will benefit anyone who handles serials in a library since it covers all aspects of serials: acquisitions, organization, check-ins, and cataloging. Addresses the complications that occur working with a form of publication that can include any medium. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.40!
12 view cover	Building a Popular Science Library Collection for High School to Adult Learners: Issues and Recommended Resources more books like this by Gregg Sapp, Professor David Quammen (Foreword by) add to wishlist This text examines how popular science information resources contribute to improving science literacy in the America. The annotated bibliographies are organised into nine subject areas and develop a unifying contextual background linking popular science library collections to science literacy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $37.87! \| first editions
13 view cover	From Carnegie to Internet2: Forging the Serials Future more books like this by P Michelle Fiander (Editor), Joseph C Harmon (Editor), Jonathan David Makepeace (Editor) add to wishlist Couldn't attend the conference? Pick up the book!The Internet has been called a revolution, and it is; both in the ways that people and institutions communicate with each other, and in the ways that resources can now be shared. Professionals in the information field share a mandate to enable current and future generations to make use of this ... see all copies from $7.18! new only from $34.98! \| SVS
14 view cover	E-Serials Collection Management more books like this by Professor David C Fowler add to wishlist Gives an up-close look at the increasingly important role that electronic serials play in the overall library collection, today and in the future. Addresses many of the themes, problems, and questions raised by this fast-evolving medium including e-journal publishing issues, troubleshooting, and accreditation issues & more. see all copies from $15.58! new only from $37.52! \| SVS
15 view cover	Technology and Scholarly Communication more books like this by Richard Ekman (Editor), Richard E Quandt (Editor) add to wishlist Electronic publishing has been gaining ground in the 1990s and is now a recognized part of the digital world. In this assessment of electronic publishing, 31 scholars, librarians and publishers focus specifically on scholarly publishing. They analyze a number of case studies and offer insights on a range of topics, including the financial costs ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	For Sex Education, See Librarian: A Guide to Issues and Resources more books like this by Martha Cornog, Timothy Perper add to wishlist This is a guide to sexuality materials in libraries which covers materials selection, reference, processing, access, programming and dealing with problems of vandalism and censorship. The bibliography annotates a collection of recommended books and nonprint materials on sexuality information. see all copies from $7.99! new only from $7.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Mile-High Views: Surveying the Serials Vista: Nasig 2006 more books like this by North American Serials Interest Group add to wishlist Discover the latest developments in serials publication Current advances in technology and research have triggered accelerating change in the state of serials, which makes keeping up-to-date on developments difficult. Mile-High Views: Surveying the Serials Vista: NASIG 2006 presents the leaders of serials publication providing their perspectives ... see all copies from $7.80! new only from $45.00! \| first editions
18 view cover	Improved Access to Information more books like this by University of Oklahoma, Sul H Lee, PhD (Editor) add to wishlist Improved Access to Information focuses on how senior administrators increase access to information at libraries using electronic reference resources. This book features nine leading library administrators who give their perspectives, observations, and stipulations on how to meet the research needs of patrons in a digital age. This timely resource ... see all copies from $6.26! new only from $19.98!
19 view cover	E-Serials: Publishers, Libraries, Users, and Standards, Second Edition more books like this by Wayne Jones add to wishlist This new edition of the seminal 1998 volume gives you a comprehensive overview of the world of e-serials in one compact volume! With new contributions and updated chapters from authorities in their respective fields, this book covers publishing, pricing, copyright, acquisitions and collection development, cataloguing and metadata, preservation and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.45!
20 view cover	Integrating Print and Digital Resources in Library Collections more books like this by Audrey Fenner (Editor) add to wishlist Get informed answers to your questions and concerns about integrating the materials in your library's collectionLibrary collections have always included materials in many formats--handling a mix of material types is an accepted part of library work. And in recent years, the very concept of "collection" has been significantly redefined by the ... see all copies from $8.91! new only from $25.62!
21 view cover	Digital Information and Knowledge Management: New Opportunities for Research Libraries more books like this by Sul H Lee, PhD (Editor) add to wishlist Digital Information and Knowledge Management examines how academic librarians can use knowledge management to provide an increasing amount of electronic information to an expanding user base. Several of the country's leading library administrators analyze these vital issues from the perspectives of both information providers and library users, ... see all copies from $26.81! new only from $42.53!
22 view cover	Library Service to Spanish Speaking Patrons: A Practical Guide more books like this by Sharon Chickering Moller add to wishlist This guide to running a library serving a Latino population offers background on Hispanic groups, explaining cultural differences that may lead to misunderstanding. It includes a range of programme and collection-building ideas and a resource list for Spanish language products and services. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.98! \| first editions
23 view cover	Inventing the Future: Information Services for a New Millennium more books like this by Stan A Hannah, Michael H Harris add to wishlist This text moves beyond the rhetorical contests about the future of the library and turns its attention to the vital task of managing our ever-more complex and constantly-changing libraries. The authors present a blueprint that guides us in the re-visioning of library and information services. see all copies from $13.28! new only from $13.28! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Managing Digital Resources in Libraries more books like this by Audrey Fenner add to wishlist Advice from the experts--on collecting and managing the digital resources that are an increasingly vital part of librarianship! Managing Digital Resources in Libraries is a practical guide to managing library materials in digital formats. Working librarians share their expertise in the acquisition and management of digital resources, addressing ... see all copies from $5.99! new only from $9.99! \| SVS
25 view cover	Information Imagineering: Meeting at the Interface more books like this by Mary A Thomas (Editor), Pat Ensor (Editor), Milton T Wolf (Editor) add to wishlist The rapid rate of technological change has outpaced many traditional organizations' responses, sometimes antiquating cherished beliefs and institutions almost overnight. Libraries, museums and any institution with the mission of managing information face a "digital divide". How will you and you organization cross the digital divide? In ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.94!

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