The Provision and Use of Library and Documentation Services

The Provision and Use of Library and Documentation Services
Author: W. L. Saunders
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2014-05-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 148318594X

The Provision and Use of Library and Documentation Services is a collection of papers that deals with library interdependent considerations of use and service. One paper discusses the value, organization, and exploitation of trade literature, citing the importance of maintaining a file of trade catalogues to narrow the gap between industrial activity and academic research. Another paper reports a high library membership (80% - 100%) on a survey of library provision and services in four correctional institutions in London. The author notes that professional advice should also be available to help the prisoner read effectively. One author reviews the library services for undergraduates particularly problems of inadequate services and facilities. Other authors discuss the pattern of borrowing in several libraries which generalizes the borrowing behavior of academic communities, such as the rising levels of foreign language and "off-subject" borrowing. Of interest is one author's analysis of the way scientists use libraries in terms of finding information, reading, and use of facilities. His conclusion: scientists have no clear-cut opinion on the best method of acquiring information. This book is suitable for librarians, administrators of private or public library systems, for students and academicians in the field of library science.

How Do I Use a Library?

How Do I Use a Library?
Author: Therese Harasymiw
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 162275381X

Amidst the labyrinthine collection of books where readers and researchers can lose themselves for hours, libraries also host a wealth of digital resources; allow visitors to check out movies, music, and video games; and organize talks, story times, and much more. This lively volume helps readers navigate the physical and digital bookshelves of libraries, explaining the various types of libraries and breaking down how to use library catalogs and classification systems. Readers are then guided through a short research project, encouraging them to connect information from multiple sources in line with Common Core requirements.

Library Use and User Research

Library Use and User Research
Author: M. S. Sridhar
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2002
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9788170229698

With reference to users in India.

Books Are for Use: Best Practices in the Academic Library

Books Are for Use: Best Practices in the Academic Library
Author: Ramakant Amar Navghare
Publisher: Ashok Yakkaldevi
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2023-02-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1329525361

The academic library plays a crucial role in the higher education system. It is the heart of the institution and serves as the primary source of information and knowledge for students, faculty, and staff. The library is a place where people come together to learn, research, and grow. It provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, databases, and other materials, as well as a variety of services, such as research assistance, instruction, and technology support. The academic library's primary mission is to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the institution. It does this by providing access to a wide range of information resources and services, such as books, journals, databases, and other materials, as well as research assistance, instruction, and technology support. The library also plays a key role in developing and delivering information literacy instruction, which helps students to become proficient in finding, evaluating, and using information effectively.

Integrating Library Use Skills Into the General Education Curriculum

Integrating Library Use Skills Into the General Education Curriculum
Author: Maureen Pastine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2021-04-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317940881

This provocative new book will help you design and implement the most effective library user education possible--one that builds on basic library use skills through a progressively sophisticated program that is fully integrated into course curriculum at all levels, from the freshman year to graduation and beyond. By exploring major issues underlying the integration of library use skills and research methodologies into the general education curriculum, contributors raise important questions, offer creative ideas, and provide insight into the many improvements made in library instruction in the past few years. Following an introduction by Patricia Breivik, a recognized national authority on libraries and general education, contributors representing two- and four-year institutions and research universities discuss such issues as the relationship between high school and college programs, research skills instruction in a remote access environment, the use of microcomputers and end user searching programs to promote critical thinking, and the improved relationship between librarians and faculty. In addition to articles on library instruction geared towards question analysis, information generation by field, structure of published knowledge and dissemination of a discipline’s literature, chapters identify cooperative efforts needed among school, public, special, academic libraries and other information agencies, computer center personnel, and online database vendors. Bibliographic instruction librarians who are active participants in planning and administering library user education programs will find this volume to be essential for building and developing stronger, more integrated programs.

Digital Library Use

Digital Library Use
Author: Ann P. Bishop
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780262025447

Viewing digital libraries as sociotechnical systems, networks of people and technology interacting with society.

Library Use of E-books

Library Use of E-books
Author: Primary Research Group
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2008
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1574401017

Data in the report is based on a survey of 75 academic, public and special libraries. Librarians detail their plans on how they plan to develop their e-book collections, what they think of e-book readers and software, and which e-book aggregators and publishers appeal to them most and why. Other issues covered include: library production of e-books and collection digitization, e-book collection information literacy efforts, use of e-books in course reserves and inter-library loan, e-book pricing and inflation issues, acquisition sources and strategies for e-books and other issues of concern to libraries and book publishers.