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The No Shelf Required Guide to E-book Purchasing

Author : Sue Polanka
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838958362
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book The No Shelf Required Guide to E-book Purchasing written by Sue Polanka and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Library Technology Reports vol. 47 no.8 According to recent studies, e-book penetration in libraries of all types is rising rapidly. Creating or expanding an e-book collection is a complicated challenge. In addition to facing the same challenges a librarian would face in developing a print collection, librarians developing an e-book collection also face a host of unprecendented legal, technological, and vendor challenges. This issue of Library Technology Reports will examine these challenges, focusing on strategies for purchasing e-books in a consortium, working with vendors, implementing e-reader programs in an academic environment, and purchasing electronic textbooks. Although the challenges are significant, this issue will show how they can be overcome and how the effort it takes to develop an e-book collection is well worth the effort.

No Shelf Required

Author : American Library Association
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838910548
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book No Shelf Required written by American Library Association and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sue Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their expertise about e-books with librarians and publishers. Providing forward-thinking ideas while remaining grounded in practical information that can be implemented in all kinds of libraries, the topics explored include an introduction to e-books and their different types, an overview of their history and development, e-book technology, why e-books are good for learning, and how librarians can market them to a wide range of users.--[back cover]

No Shelf Required 2

Author : Sue Polanka
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838911455
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book No Shelf Required 2 written by Sue Polanka and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2012 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E-book content, devices, and services have created challenges for libraries as well as opportunities. Because the e-book playing field is constantly changing, any predictions are, at best, tenuous. Librarians must be resilient in order to manage, and not be managed by, e-books and their progenies. With their explosive sales and widespread availability over the past few years, e-books have definitively proven that they are here to stay. In this sequel to her first book of the same title, the author dives even deeper into the world of digital distribution. Contributors from across the e-book world offer their perspectives on what is happening now and what to expect in the coming months and years. Included in this resource are: Guidelines for performing traditional library processes such as cataloging, weeding, archiving, and managing e-book accessibility for patrons with special needs; Explorations of topics such as the e-book digital divide and open-access publishing; Case studies from an array of academic, public, and school libraries, offering firsthand accounts of what works, what doesn't, and why; Discussions of the emerging model of the electronic-only library and the rich possibilities of enhanced e-books.

Developing and Managing Electronic Collections

Author : Peggy Johnson
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838996167
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Developing and Managing Electronic Collections written by Peggy Johnson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complex issues associated with developing and managing electronic collections deserve special treatment, and library collection authority Peggy Johnson rises to the challenge with a book sure to become a benchmark for excellence.

The eBook Revolution

Author : Kate Sheehan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book The eBook Revolution written by Kate Sheehan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-01-03 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book ecosystem is radically changing, and libraries must change with it. This book tackles the controversial discussion about eBooks and explores librarian-driven solutions and visions for the future of libraries in the 21st century. The eBook Revolution: A Primer for Librarians on the Front Lines is exactly what its title promises: an essential resource for librarians facing the formidable task of coordinating the library-wide transition to eBooks and fielding questions from patrons about eBooks on a daily basis. After an introduction that covers the basics of eBooks and current eBook technology, the author puts things into perspective, documenting the changes that have occurred over the past decade. She also delves into important eBook issues, identifying librarian-driven solutions and providing glimpses of what libraries in the near future will likely be like. The book examines perennially critical issues such as accessibility, resource sharing, and the digital divide within the context of eBook technology and provides a clear framework for discussing eBooks, thereby enabling readers to make informed decisions regarding their own organizations.

Law Librarianship in the Digital Age

Author : Ellyssa Kroski
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810888076
Total Pages : 533 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Law Librarianship in the Digital Age written by Ellyssa Kroski and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is absolutely essential that today’s law librarians are digitally literate in addition to possessing an understanding and awareness of recent advancements and trends in information technology as they pertain to the library field. Law Libraries in the Digital Age offers a one-stop, comprehensive guide to achieving both of those goals. This go-to resource covers the most cutting-edge developments that face today’s modern law libraries, including e-Books, mobile device management, Web scale discovery, cloud computing, social software, and much more. These critical issues and concepts are approached from the perspective of tech-savvy library leaders who each discuss how forward-thinking libraries are tackling such traditional library practices as reference, collection development, technical services, and administration in this new “digital age.” Each chapter explores the key concepts and issues that are currently being discussed at major law library conferences and events today and looks ahead to what’s on the horizon for law libraries in the future. Chapters have been written by the field’s top innovators from all areas of legal librarianship, including academic, government, and private law libraries, who have strived to provide inspiration and guidance to tomorrow’s law library leaders.

Library and Information Science

Author : Michael F. Bemis
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838911854
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Library and Information Science written by Michael F. Bemis and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library science, covering recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance. In addition to compiling an invaluable list of sources, Bemis digs deeper, examining the strengths and weaknesses of key works. A boon to researchers and practitioners alike, this bibliography Includes coverage of subjects as diverse and vital as the history of librarianship, its development as a profession, the ethics of information science, cataloging, reference work, and library architecture Encompasses encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, photographic surveys, statistical publications, and numerous electronic sources, all categorized by subject Offers appendixes detailing leading professional organizations and publishers of library and information science literature This comprehensive bibliography of English-language resources on librarianship, the only one of its kind, will prove invaluable to scholars, students, and anyone working in the field.

Cataloging Collaborations and Partnerships

Author : Rebecca L. Mugridge
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134912129
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (349 download)

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Download or read book Cataloging Collaborations and Partnerships written by Rebecca L. Mugridge and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cataloging Collaborations and Partnerships provides the reader with many examples of successful methods in which libraries have collaborated with each other to achieve common goals. Addressing a variety of cataloging and managerial challenges in national, public, academic, and international libraries and other organizations, it will be enlightening to readers who are investigating new ways of meeting their patrons’ needs. The collaborative efforts described in this book fall into a number of broad categories: cooperative cataloging and authority initiatives, cataloging partnerships, merging and migrating online catalogs, development of training and documentation, and collaborative approaches to special projects. Included are four chapters that address collaborative projects in Europe, the West Indies, the Galapagos Islands, and South Sudan. Catalogers, managers and administrators will find inspiration in these important, and in some cases, historic collaborations. They will understand how collaborations and partnerships in cataloging will help them achieve more by sharing resources and expertise, sharing the burden of new projects and initiatives, and fostering innovation and new ways of thinking. This book was published as a triple special issue of Cataloging and Classification Quarterly.

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management

Author : Peggy Johnson
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 083891960X
Total Pages : 569 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 2014-03-21 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sweeping revision of a text that has become an authoritative standard, expert instructor and librarian Peggy Johnson addresses the art of controlling and updating library collections, whether located locally or accessed remotely.

Foundations of Library and Information Science, Fourth Edition

Author : Richard E. Rubin
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838913709
Total Pages : 731 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Library and Information Science, Fourth Edition written by Richard E. Rubin and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Open Access and the Future of Scholarly Communication

Author : Kevin L. Smith
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442275049
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Open Access and the Future of Scholarly Communication written by Kevin L. Smith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, the second of two in the series Creating the 21st-Century Academic Library that deals with the topic of open access in academic libraries, focuses on the implementation of open access in academic libraries. Chapters on the legalities and practicalities of open access in academic libraries address the issues associated with copyright, licensing, and intellectual property and include support for courses that require open access distribution of student work. The topic of library services in support of open access is explored, including the library’s role in providing open educational resources, and as an ally and driver of their adoption, for example, by helping defray author fees that are required for open access articles. A detailed look at open access in the context of undergraduate research is provided and considers how librarians can engage undergraduates in conversations about open access. Chapters consider ways to engage undergraduate students in the use, understanding, evaluation, and creation of open access resources. Issues that are of concern to graduate students are also given some attention and central to these are the development of Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) programs. A chapter examines the library’s role in balancing greater access to graduate student work with the consequences of openness, such as concerns about book contracts and sales, plagiarism, and changes in scholarly research and production. The book concludes with issues surrounding open data and library services in critical data librarianship, including advocacy, preservation, and instruction. It is hoped that this volume, and the series in general, will be a valuable and exciting addition to the discussions and planning surrounding the future directions, services, and careers in the 21st-century academic library.

Acquisitions

Author : Jesse Holden
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838914926
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Acquisitions written by Jesse Holden and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a discipline, acquisitions encompasses everything from purchasing and budgeting to enabling access to materials; and every format from books, monographs, and serials to e-books, subscription-based electronic resources, and beyond. In this guide, Holden boils it to down to its essentials while providing a strategic framework that introduces and integrates all aspects of acquisitions. Using a holistic, hands-on approach that's as useful for working librarians as for those studying the profession, this book provides an overview of acquisitions as a library profession, with a discussion of basic competencies, notions of ethics, and the organizing principle of "assemblage"; lays out a robust conceptual framework that unifies disparate aspects of acquisitions work and synthesizes its practical aspects; thoroughly examines content acquisitions in all formats, with an in-depth look at digital materials; covers such important trends as the rise of e-books, the ramifications of mobile devices as a mode of content access and interaction, demand-driven acquisition, and shifting expectations regarding paid-for content; tracks advancements in technology, including the widespread implementation of discovery services for content searching; underscores the responsive service component of acquisitions as informed by user expectations, community feedback, and usage standards such as COUNTER and SUSHI; addresses budgetary issues such as changes in services offered by vendors and subscription agents, and the emergence of a "new normal" for budget constraints and expectations resulting from the recession; and looks ahead to what anticipated changes to acquisitions means for the future Presenting a model that's both comprehensive and flexible, Holden demonstrates how technical competencies and ethical imperatives can inform the day-to-day workflow of acquisition librarians.

Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu

Author : Brendan Ryan
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 178063398X
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu written by Brendan Ryan and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The digital is the new milieu in which academic libraries must serve their patrons; but how best to utilize the slew of digital devices and their surrounding trends? Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu identifies best practices and strategies for using digital devices (such as tablets, e-readers, and smartphones) and copyrighted materials in academic libraries. Special consideration is given to e-books, iBooks, e-journals, and digital textbooks. This title describes how academic libraries can remain current, nimbly addressing user needs. An introduction gives an overview of technology in academic libraries, including the foundations of copyright law and user behavior in relation to digital content. Three parts then cover: digital rights management (DRM); practical approaches to e-content for librarians; and emerging pedagogy and technology. Finally, the book concludes by telling libraries how to remain agile and adaptable as they navigate the digital milieu. - Presents a contemporary view on DRM and fair use for librarians in the context of contemporary technology - Addresses file standards in relation to devices in libraries - Demonstrates ways that librarians can support and engage students using emerging digital technologies

The materiality of reading

Author : Theresa Schilhab
Publisher : Aarhus Universitetsforlag
ISBN 13 : 8772193581
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book The materiality of reading written by Theresa Schilhab and published by Aarhus Universitetsforlag. This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We read e-books and printed books. But are there differences in how and where we read? And what opportunities does a digital reading environment bring for writers and designers? The materiality of reading explores the experience of reading by examining the interaction between the reader and the object of reading. Bringing together an array of disciplinary perspectives such as neurobiology, embodied reading and typography, we aim to understand how the materiality of the text enhances reader engagement with digital and physical books. The papers of this anthology are the result of academic discussions and empirical explorations at universities in Zadar, Vilnius, Reading and Stavanger as the authors are all members of the European research initiative, ‘Evolution of Reading in the Age of Digitisation’ (E-READ).

Affordable Course Materials

Author : Chris Diaz
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838915957
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Affordable Course Materials written by Chris Diaz and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2017-07-21 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable book demonstrates how librarians can use their collection, licensing, and faculty outreach know-how to help students and their instructors address skyrocketing textbook prices.

Enhancing Higher Education Accessibility Through Open Education and Prior Learning

Author : Stevenson, Carolyn N.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799875733
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Enhancing Higher Education Accessibility Through Open Education and Prior Learning written by Stevenson, Carolyn N. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-02-05 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Institutions of higher learning are providing access to free and low-cost open resources to support students with prior college-level learning during every step of their educational journey. This unconventional approach to education removes traditional barriers to college credit by placing learners in an open environment, which encourages accessibility to higher education and fosters independent and critical thinking. By providing learners with free resources, more learners have the resources needed to be successful in college. Prior learning assessment is an excellent way for students to demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course of their lives. By developing a portfolio of artifacts that support prior learning outside of the classroom, learners reduce the time and money needed to complete a degree. Open educational resources, prior learning assessment, and competency-based learning offer the potential to provide access to higher education to those who may not have the opportunity to earn a college degree. As the costs of higher education continue to rise, these flexible, open approaches to learning can bridge the equity gap and provide more opportunity to earn a college degree. Enhancing Higher Education Accessibility Through Open Education and Prior Learning provides a comprehensive resource book on open resources and prior learning in order to provide access and equity to higher education. The chapters pull together resources and case studies that exemplify alternative means to higher education. Highlighted topics within this book include remote e-learning, online fundraising, smart learning and assessments, effective learning, and faculty mentorship. This book is essential for curriculum designers; administrators; policymakers; government executives; professors and instructors in higher education; students; researchers in adult education, competency-based education, social justice, and open educational resources; and practitioners interested in open educational resources and accessibility in higher education.

Analyzing the Next-Generation Catalog

Author : Andrew Nagy
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838958354
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Analyzing the Next-Generation Catalog written by Andrew Nagy and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Library Technology Reports October 2011 vol.47 no. 7 Libraries have entered a highly competitive marketplace for providing content to their constitutents. Researchers are finding convenience in paying for material from highly accessible websites over assessing materials for free from a library. Web searach engines and crowd-source content portals have shifted the value of a library dramatically. However, libraries have begun a transformation from the physical space anc collections to the electronic medium. This issue of Library Technology Reports analyzes five different academic libraries to better understand why they have made an investment in a next-generation catalog and wht the outcome of this investment has been.