Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science
Author: Allen Kent
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1998-09-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780824720636

Adaptive Clustering of Hypermedia Documents to Using the World Wide Web at the Reference Desk

Guide to Reference in Essential General Reference and Library Science Sources

Guide to Reference in Essential General Reference and Library Science Sources
Author: Jo Bell Whitlatch
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2014-08-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838919952

Ideal for public, school, and academic libraries looking to freshen up their reference collection, as well as for LIS students and instructors conducting research, this resource collects the cream of the crop sources of general reference and library science information.

Applications of Social Research Methods to Questions in Information and Library Science

Applications of Social Research Methods to Questions in Information and Library Science
Author: Barbara M. Wildemuth
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2016-11-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

The second edition of this innovative textbook illustrates research methods for library and information science, describing the most appropriate approaches to a question—and showing you what makes research successful. Written for the serious practicing librarian researcher and the LIS student, this volume fills the need for a guide focused specifically on information and library science research methods. By critically assessing existing studies from within library and information science, this book helps you acquire a deeper understanding of research methods so you will be able to design more effective studies yourself. Section one considers research questions most often asked in information and library science and explains how they arise from practice or theory. Section two covers a variety of research designs and the sampling issues associated with them, while sections three and four look at methods for collecting and analyzing data. Each chapter introduces a particular research method, points out its relative strengths and weaknesses, and provides a critique of two or more exemplary studies. For this second edition, three new chapters have been added, covering mixed methods, visual data collection methods, and social network analysis. The chapters on research diaries and transaction log analysis have been updated, and updated examples are provided in more than a dozen other chapters as well.

Introductory Library Science and Technology

Introductory Library Science and Technology
Author: Dr. Kalpana Chandrakar
Publisher: Academic Guru Publishing House
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2024-06-17
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 8197443327

“Introductory Library Science and Technology” provides a comprehensive examination of the fundamentals of library science and their integration with modern technological advancements. This book is designed to offer a comprehensive comprehension of both conventional library practices and contemporary innovations, rendering it an essential resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the changing landscape of libraries. The book is organised into several key sections that address critical subjects, including the development of digital libraries, cataloguing and classification systems, library administration principles, and collection development. The objective of each chapter is to establish a strong foundation in these areas while simultaneously emphasising the influence of emerging technologies on library operations. The utilisation of automation, integrated library systems (ILS), and emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, and RFID are among the subjects. Real-world examples, case studies, and current research will provide readers with practical insights that illustrate the ways in which technology is transforming library services and management. The book also addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by digital advancements, providing readers with the knowledge necessary to adapt and flourish in this dynamic field. In general, this book functions as both an exhaustive reference and an introductory guide, with the objective of offering readers a well-rounded viewpoint on the intersection of technology and library science.

Ency of Library and Inform Sci 2e V4 (Print)

Ency of Library and Inform Sci 2e V4 (Print)
Author: Miriam A. Drake
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 874
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780824720803

A revitalized version of the popular classic, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science, Second Edition targets new and dynamic movements in the distribution, acquisition, and development of print and online media-compiling articles from more than 450 information specialists on topics including program planning in the digital era, recruitment, information management, advances in digital technology and encoding, intellectual property, and hardware, software, database selection and design, competitive intelligence, electronic records preservation, decision support systems, ethical issues in information, online library instruction, telecommuting, and digital library projects.

International Encyclopedia of Information and Library Science

International Encyclopedia of Information and Library Science
Author: John Feather
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 722
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0415259010

This eagerly awaited new edition, has been fully revised and updated to take full account of the many and radical changes which have taken place since the Encyclopedia was originally conceived.

University and Research Library Studies

University and Research Library Studies
Author: W. L. Saunders
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1483158314

University and Research Library Studies, Volume 8 presents the growing awareness of the international character of library studies. This book discusses the highly organized approach to library science research in Eastern Europe. Comprised of six chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the advantages of the comparative study of the libraries of various countries, including the possibilities of development and solutions to familiar difficulties. This text then examines the role of the library as a teaching instrument whereby instructions and library assignments are included as an integral part of the normal courses in the curriculum. Other chapters consider the background to the foundation of the Library of the School of Oriental and African Studies. This book discusses as well the function of the university library to bring together information and human beings. The final chapter deals with the types of activities that constitute library science research. Librarians will find this book useful.