Managing Technologies and Automated Library Systems in Developing Countries: Open Source vs Commercial Options

Managing Technologies and Automated Library Systems in Developing Countries: Open Source vs Commercial Options
Author: Bernard Dione
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2008-08-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3598440952

The theme of this meeting was the management of technologies in the context of developing countries, and in the light of recent developments concerning especially open source software and applications. Speakers from various countries debated in English and in French over the importance of changing the rules concerning library management systems, as well as related implications. Results show that open source software might be a solution, although some conditions apply. Réunis sous le thème de la gestion des systèmes automatisés de bibliothèques dans les pays en développement, conférenciers et participants discutèrent des changements récents dans ce domaine, notamment de l'apport des logiciels à code source ouvert. Les conférenciers, provenant de différents pays, présentèrent en anglais et en français leurs différents points de vue et expériences sur cette question importante pour l'avenir, de même que sur les implications qui y sont liées. Les résultats démontrent que les logiciels à code source ouverts peuvent être une solution, mais à certaines conditions.

Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2

Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2
Author: Ravindra N. Sharma
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2012-07-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110292858

Following the pattern of the first volume, the second volume of Libraries in the early 21st century: An international perspective extends the range of countries covered. Each chapter covers a different country and describes the modern history, development of libraries and library technology. The careful selection of countries achieves good representation of professional library work on all continents. This two-volume work represents an excellent contribution to international librarianship and allows comparative studies both at graduate and professional level.

Marketing and Consumer Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Marketing and Consumer Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2254
Release: 2014-12-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466673583

As marketing professionals look for ever more effective ways to promote their goods and services to customers, a thorough understanding of customer needs and the ability to predict a target audience’s reaction to advertising campaigns is essential. Marketing and Consumer Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores cutting-edge advancements in marketing strategies as well as the development and design considerations integral to the successful analysis of consumer trends. Including both in-depth case studies and theoretical discussions, this comprehensive four-volume reference is a necessary resource for business leaders and marketing managers, students and educators, and advertisers looking to expand the reach of their target market.

Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship

Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship
Author: Chakraborty, Susmita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466643668

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.

Marketing Library and Information Services II

Marketing Library and Information Services II
Author: Dinesh K. Gupta
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 311028104X

With contributions from library and information professionals (practitioners, researchers, faculty members, consultants, and others), Marketing Library and Information Services: A Global Outlook highlights a variety of exemplary LIS marketing practices and efforts from around the globe. The following broad topics are explored: changing marketing concepts; marketing library and information services in different countries; marketing library and information services in different kind of libraries; web-based LIS marketing, etc.

Technological Advancements in Library Service Innovation

Technological Advancements in Library Service Innovation
Author: Lamba, Manika
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2022-02-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1799889440

Innovations in library services are rapidly developing within numerous areas including building design, program and event planning, patron experience and engagement, literacy program development, and administration and management. To ensure these changes are implemented and considered successfully, a closer look at the challenges, trends, and practices of these innovations is crucial. Technological Advancements in Library Service Innovation examines the recent activities of successful and groundbreaking research and practices around the world surrounding library service innovation and presents various forward-thinking initiatives. It also provides an overview of libraries’ successful experiences, identifies emerging global themes and trends, and offers guidance to library practitioners on how to pursue the recent trends in their own library environment. Covering topics such as technology adoption and organizational structures, this book is ideal for library professionals, researchers, academicians, instructors, and students.

IFLA Annual Report

IFLA Annual Report
Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2003
Genre: International librarianship
ISBN:

Management Des Technologies Et Des Systèmes Automatisés de Bibliothèques Dans Les Pays en Développement

Management Des Technologies Et Des Systèmes Automatisés de Bibliothèques Dans Les Pays en Développement
Author: Bernard Dione
Publisher: K.G. Saur Verlag
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2008
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9783598220388

The theme of these conference proceedings is the management of technologies and library automated systems in the context of developing countries, and in the light of recent developments concerning open source software and applications, as well as new commercial products.

Africa Bibliography 2008

Africa Bibliography 2008
Author: T. A. Barringer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2009
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780748640317

This volume contains works on Africa published during 2008.

IFLA Directory

IFLA Directory
Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2009
Genre: International librarianship
ISBN: