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Succession Planning and Implementation in Libraries: Practices and Resources

Author : Deards, Kiyomi D.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466658134
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Succession Planning and Implementation in Libraries: Practices and Resources by : Deards, Kiyomi D.

Download or read book Succession Planning and Implementation in Libraries: Practices and Resources written by Deards, Kiyomi D. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the baby boomer generation begins to retire, the focus shifts to the next generation of global leaders in diverse industries. Within the field of library science, succession planning has become a topic of interest to ensure the success of future libraries as the workforce shifts and enable up-and-coming leaders. Succession Planning and Implementation in Libraries: Practices and Resources provides valuable insight into the process of implementing succession planning in libraries. This book delves into the challenges and possibilities of a succession plan’s effect on the success of library organizations. Human resources officers, library administrators, academicians, and students will find this book beneficial to furthering their understanding of current practice in succession planning.

Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries

Author : Janneka Guise
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0128023724
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries by : Janneka Guise

Download or read book Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries written by Janneka Guise and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succession Planning in Canadian Academic Libraries explores the current Canadian academic library environment, and the need for succession planning in that environment. The literature review demonstrates the lack of reported succession planning activities in Canadian academic libraries. Site visits and in-depth interviews with professional librarians at six libraries across Canada highlight best practices and barriers to succession planning. These best practices and barriers are addressed in individual chapters, with tips and strategies for library leaders. Focuses on the Canadian academic library Includes a comprehensive literature review on succession planning in academic libraries Provides evidence-based approach to why succession planning is or is not happening in Canadian academic libraries

Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice

Author : Du, Jia Tina
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466651598
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice by : Du, Jia Tina

Download or read book Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice written by Du, Jia Tina and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, the major Library and Information Science (LIS) research-producing centers of the world have largely been the universities and information institutions of North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. This is changing with the growth of Asian economies, universities, and information industries. Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice presents evolving and emerging research and development in the field of library and information science (LIS) in diverse countries in Asia-Oceania as the region continues to develop. This book is intended as a useful resource for LIS researchers, scholars, students, professionals, and practitioners, and is an appropriate text for courses in LIS. In addition, anyone interested in understanding the LIS field in the region will find this book a fascinating and enlightening read.

Integrating Video Game Research and Practice in Library and Information Science

Author : Ratliff, Jacob A.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466681764
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Integrating Video Game Research and Practice in Library and Information Science by : Ratliff, Jacob A.

Download or read book Integrating Video Game Research and Practice in Library and Information Science written by Ratliff, Jacob A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Video games are now a ubiquitous form of media used by the majority of the American population. However, the academic research field surrounding this genre does not accurately reflect the pervasive influence of video games. The field of library and information sciences helps provide the necessary foundational support for this media. Integrating Video Game Research and Practice in Library and Information Science brings together video gaming culture and its unique forms of communication with information behavior research. By detailing the nuances of video games and their influence, this reference book reveals communication patterns within society and provides comprehensive background and analysis for libraries, librarians, and information professionals.

Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia

Author : Jones, Stephanie
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466681683
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia by : Jones, Stephanie

Download or read book Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia written by Jones, Stephanie and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s diverse workforce, managers and administrators are challenged with maintaining an equal and harmonious work environment. Despite the efforts of companies and organizations, training and maintaining employees of diverse cultural backgrounds in one setting continues to present challenges. Cases on Sustainable Human Resources Management in the Middle East and Asia presents a collection of teaching cases intended to examine the experience of modern executives implementing sustainable human resources practices in diverse corporations. Through highlighting practical examples of implementation in real-world settings, this book is an essential reference source for professionals and researchers working in the field of Human Resources Management interested in proven practices and effective strategies for managing diverse work environments, especially across Asia and the Middle East.

Social Media Strategies for Dynamic Library Service Development

Author : Tella, Adeyinka
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466674164
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Social Media Strategies for Dynamic Library Service Development by : Tella, Adeyinka

Download or read book Social Media Strategies for Dynamic Library Service Development written by Tella, Adeyinka and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As social technologies continue to evolve, it is apparent that librarians and their clientele would benefit through participation in the digital social world. While there are benefits to implementing these technologies, many libraries also face challenges in the integration and usage of social media. Social Media Strategies for Dynamic Library Service Development discusses the integration of digital social networking into library practices. Highlighting the advantages and challenges faced by libraries in the application of social media, this publication is a critical reference source for professionals and researchers working within the fields of library and information science, as well as practitioners and executives interested in the utilization of social technologies in relation to knowledge management and organizational development.

Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments

Author : Walker, Joseph
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 146664740X
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments by : Walker, Joseph

Download or read book Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments written by Walker, Joseph and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-11-30 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Times have changed and library institutions struggle to maintain relevancy in the Information Age. With the inescapable presence of harnessing technologies for information management and access, the role of the library has increased in importance within academic institutions and public communities. Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments brings into focus the new responsibility libraries have in meeting patron needs, specifically with the use of emerging technologies. Highlighting the concepts of collection management, library space planning, and information technologies; this book is a critical guide for library professionals, para-professionals, as well as researchers who wish to meet the diverse needs of patrons in ever-changing societies.

Innovative Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries

Author : Bonnand, Sheila
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466683937
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Innovative Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries by : Bonnand, Sheila

Download or read book Innovative Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries written by Bonnand, Sheila and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The library has always been an essential part of the collegiate experience, providing students with access to knowledge and literature. However, as virtual services and online learning become more prominent within collegiate environments, the ways students conduct research and access resources has been altered. Innovative Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries examines new methods librarians use to engage both on-campus and online users in library services, taking into account the significant impacts of online learning on students’ interaction with library resources. Focusing on various outreach practices, techniques of literacy instruction, and the utilization of library spaces, this research-supported book is a pivotal reference source for distance educators, program planners, academics, and library professionals interested in new ways to attract users to library services.

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management, Fourth Edition

Author : Peggy Johnson
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management, Fourth Edition written by Peggy Johnson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technical Services Quarterly declared that the third edition “must now be considered the essential textbook for collection development and management … the first place to go for reliable and informative advice." For the fourth edition expert instructor and librarian Johnson has revised and freshened this resource to ensure its timeliness and continued excellence. Each chapter offers complete coverage of one aspect of collection development and management, including numerous suggestions for further reading and narrative case studies exploring the issues. Thorough consideration is given to traditional management topics such as organization of the collection, weeding, staffing, and policymaking;cooperative collection development and management;licenses, negotiation, contracts, maintaining productive relationships with vendors and publishers, and other important purchasing and budgeting topics;important issues such as the ways that changes in information delivery and access technologies continue to reshape the discipline, the evolving needs and expectations of library users, and new roles for subject specialists, all illustrated using updated examples and data; andmarketing, liaison activities, and outreach. As a comprehensive introduction for LIS students, a primer for experienced librarians with new collection development and management responsibilities, and a handy reference resource for practitioners as they go about their day-to-day work, the value and usefulness of this book remain unequaled.

Handbook of Research on Inventive Digital Tools for Collection Management and Development in Modern Libraries

Author : Thanuskodi, S.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466681799
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on Inventive Digital Tools for Collection Management and Development in Modern Libraries written by Thanuskodi, S. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quality of library collections depends heavily on the initial assessment requirements. An accurate assessment assists with meeting the goals and missions of the library, but the introduction of digital media and resources is accompanied with new challenges in measuring the effective use of the library’s collection. The Handbook of Research on Inventive Digital Tools for Collection Management and Development in Modern Libraries details how libraries strive to bridge traditional collections with their new digital counterparts. Providing real-world examples and analysis of the modern library, this publication is a timely reference source for professionals and researchers in the fields of library and information science, as well as executives interested in information and organizational development.

Space and Organizational Considerations in Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations

Author : Doherty, Brian
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522503277
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Space and Organizational Considerations in Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations by : Doherty, Brian

Download or read book Space and Organizational Considerations in Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations written by Doherty, Brian and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vital component of any academic institution, libraries are held to and expected to maintain certain standards. In order to meet these standards and better accommodate the student and faculty body they serve, many libraries are recognizing the benefit of forging relationships with other professional and academic entities. Space and Organizational Considerations in Academic Library Partnerships and Collaborations is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on and methods for utilizing existing spaces within libraries to facilitate collection development in addition to discussions on how on-campus and off-campus partnerships can assist in this endeavor. Focusing on issues related to faculty and researcher collaborations, collection management, and professional development, this book is ideally designed for administrators, librarians, academicians, MLIS students, and information professionals.

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management

Author : Peggy Johnson
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838916899
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management written by Peggy Johnson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a comprehensive introduction for LIS students, a primer for experienced librarians with new collection development and management responsibilities, and a handy reference resource for practitioners as they go about their day-to-day work, the value and usefulness of this book remain unequaled.

Supporting Digital Humanities for Knowledge Acquisition in Modern Libraries

Author : Sacco, Kathleen L.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466684453
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Supporting Digital Humanities for Knowledge Acquisition in Modern Libraries by : Sacco, Kathleen L.

Download or read book Supporting Digital Humanities for Knowledge Acquisition in Modern Libraries written by Sacco, Kathleen L. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital Humanities is a burgeoning field of research and education concerned with the intersection of technology and history, philosophy, linguistics, literature, music, cultural studies, and the arts. Supporting Digital Humanities for Knowledge Acquisition in Modern Libraries aims to stand at the forefront of this emerging discipline, targeting an audience of researchers and academicians, with a special focus on the role of libraries and library staff. In addition to a collection of chapters on crucial issues surrounding the digital humanities, this volume also includes a fascinating account of the painstaking restoration efforts surrounding a 110-year-old handwritten historical source document, the results of which (never before published on this scale) culminate in a full-color, 70-page photographic reproduction of the 1904 Diary of Anna Clift Smith.

Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration

Author : Yap, Joseph M.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466695439
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration by : Yap, Joseph M.

Download or read book Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration written by Yap, Joseph M. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The digital age has transformed the structure and management of libraries around the world. With an increased focus on technology and its use in library management, library professionals seek the best practices and management systems to implement in specialized library settings. Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration presents the latest scholarly research on the existing and emerging trends in special library management including technological advancements, the importance of social media outlets, and the necessary professional practices to maintain efficiency and success within a library setting. This publication is an essential reference source for academicians, researchers, librarians, and advanced level students interested in the management of special libraries in the digital age.

Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Libraries

Author : Mani, Nandita S.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1668472562
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (684 download)

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Book Synopsis Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Libraries by : Mani, Nandita S.

Download or read book Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Libraries written by Mani, Nandita S. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-06-02 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there has been an increased urgency and appeal to examine the impacts of systemic racism in all parts of society, and the field of library and information science is no exception. To actively combat enabling and perpetuating structural racism and white supremacy, libraries across the globe are addressing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) by investing resources, creating initiatives, and engaging in reflection and deep questioning. Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Libraries examines how JEDI initiatives and actions have been incorporated into all aspects of librarianship and various types of libraries. The book serves as a collection of exemplary cases across all settings of librarianship to showcase how this work is being implemented and to provide commentary on implications and future opportunities for growth. Covering key topics such as community, ethics, and inclusive spaces, this premier reference source is ideal for administrators, policymakers, academicians, researchers, scholars, practitioners, librarians, instructors, and students.

Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship

Author : Chakraborty, Susmita
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466643668
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship by : Chakraborty, Susmita

Download or read book Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship written by Chakraborty, Susmita and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the introduction of the Bologna Process, the emphasis on the importance of international librarianship and its activity between governmental or non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups of nations has continued to grow. Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups in order to promote, develop, and maintain librarianship and the library profession around the world. This publication is essential for graduate students, researchers, teachers, and LIS administrators in the field of library science.

Library Programs and Services

Author : G. Edward Evans
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Library Programs and Services written by G. Edward Evans and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering every essential topic ranging from circulation and literacy instruction to reference and security, this benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and its functions. Supplying essential, foundational reading for students of library public services as well as an up-to-date overview for practitioners who wish to refresh their knowledge or acquaint themselves with a new area of responsibility, this book's broad and solid coverage will benefit anyone concerned with developing or maintaining the public face of the library. A revision and expansion of Libraries Unlimited's Introduction to Library Public Services: Seventh Edition, this edition has new chapters covering such topics as e-resources, collections, print and other media, and facilities and funding. Additionally, every chapter has been substantially updated and reorganized to better reflect the role of technology in library services today. The book begins with background information on public services in libraries and an analysis of the library's public service philosophy. Then, the authors delve into staffing and assessment of services, moving logically to major functional areas of public services—reference, instruction, document delivery, circulation and reserves, collections, programming, safety and security issues, and facilities and funding. Real-life anecdotes from public, academic, and school libraries illustrate principles and concepts throughout the book. For each topic, the authors detail its role and philosophy, and offer key points to remember, references, and lists for further reading.