Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation

Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation
Author: Iglesias, Edward
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466639393

In recent years, automation has played a vital role in library systems that handle tasks of acquisition, cataloging, serials, and circulation. The automation of these operations has, in turn, minimized the demand for human interaction. Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation provides an overview on the current state of library automation, addresses the need for changing personnel to accommodate these changes, and assesses the future for academic libraries as a whole. This book is essential for library leaders, technology experts, and library vendors interested in the future of library automation and its impact on the decline of human interaction in libraries.

Rural Community Libraries in Africa: Challenges and Impacts

Rural Community Libraries in Africa: Challenges and Impacts
Author: Dent, Valeda F.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2014-01-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466650443

"This book investigates the relationship between local libraries and community development, from the historical roots of rural libraries to their influence on the literacy, economy, and culture of the surrounding region"--Provided by publisher.

Revolutionizing the Development of Library and Information Professionals: Planning for the Future

Revolutionizing the Development of Library and Information Professionals: Planning for the Future
Author: Hines, Samantha Schmehl
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2013-10-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466646764

As more associations struggle with limited professional development funding, the opportunities for library and information experts to advance their skills are being examined in a more effective and cost-efficient manner. Revolutionizing the Development of Library and Information Professionals: Planning for the Future examines the future of library professional development by investigating the aspects that make these development events worthwhile. This book is essential for library association personnel, educational institutions, and management personnel in large library systems to aid in determining future trends in professional development opportunities for their staff.

Succession Planning and Implementation in Libraries: Practices and Resources

Succession Planning and Implementation in Libraries: Practices and Resources
Author: Deards, Kiyomi D.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2014-03-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466658134

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.

Library Services Platforms

Library Services Platforms
Author: American Library American Library Association
Publisher: ALA Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Database searching
ISBN: 9780838959619

The genre of library services platforms helps libraries manage their collection materials and automate many aspects of their operations by addressing a wider range of resources and taking advantage of current technology architectures compared to the integrated library systems that have previously dominated. This issue of Library Technology Reports explores this new category of library software, including its functional and technical characteristics. It highlights the differences with integrated library systems, which remain viable for many libraries and continue to see development along their own trajectory. This report provides an up-to-date assessment of these products, including those that have well-established track records as well as those that remain under development. The relationship between library services platforms and discovery services is addressed. The report does not provide detailed listings of features of each product, but gives a general overview of the high-level organization of functionality, the adoption patterns relative to size, types, and numbers of libraries that have implemented them, and how these libraries perceive their performance. This seminal category of library technology products has gained momentum in recent years and is positioned to reshape how libraries acquire, manage, and provide access to their

Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries

Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries
Author: Thanuskodi, S.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2013-05-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466640715

Academic libraries cater to the diverse needs of scholars, scientists, technocrats, researchers, students, and others personally and professionally invested in higher education. Due to advancements in information and communication technologies (ICT), the vision and mission of academic libraries are changing in developing countries. Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries provides the latest theoretical frameworks and empirical research into academic libraries, investigating concerns such as illiteracy, budgeting, software development, technical training, and others. In particular, this book will be of use to professionals and researchers working in the field of library and information science who are looking for new methods and best practices in the management of effective academic libraries. This book is part of the Advances in Library and Information Science series collection.

Recent Developments in the Design, Construction, and Evaluation of Digital Libraries: Case Studies

Recent Developments in the Design, Construction, and Evaluation of Digital Libraries: Case Studies
Author: Cool, Colleen
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013-02-28
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466629924

It is no secret that the world of libraries has rapidly evolved into an environment which will soon be largely digitized. However, this digital shift has brought with it a unique set of challenges and issues for scholars and librarians to handle. Recent Developments in the Design, Construction, and Evaluation of Digital Libraries not only addresses the challenges with digital libraries, but it also describes the recent developments in the design, construction, and evaluation of these libraries in various environments. This cutting-edge resource compiles research from a wide array of specialists into a unified and comprehensive manner. Librarians, researchers, scholars, and professionals in this field will find the reference source beneficial in order to deepen their understanding of this continually growing field.

Library Reference Services and Information Literacy: Models for Academic Institutions

Library Reference Services and Information Literacy: Models for Academic Institutions
Author: Cordell, Rosanne M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2013-06-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466642424

As classrooms and universities strive to adapt their instructional methods to an ever progressing technological age, it is imperative that academic libraries also revisit the ways in which reference and instruction services are organized and implemented. Library Reference Services and Information Literacy: Models for Academic Institutions not only advocates for a more intentional integration of reference and instructional services, but it also provides organizational background, staff objectives, and various successes and challenges that have already been experienced by real institutions. This publication is an important reference source for librarians, practitioners, and university leaders who wish to maximize the current utilization of their resources.

BEYOND THE BINARY: METAMIND LIBRARIES AND THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION

BEYOND THE BINARY: METAMIND LIBRARIES AND THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION
Author: Dr. Umesha Naik & Mr.Meghanandha C
Publisher: Laxmi Book Publication
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2024-04-26
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1304469344

Dr. UMESHA NAIK, Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Library and Information Science at Mangalore University in Mangalagangothri, Karnataka, India, is an eminent academician with a stellar 30-year technical, academic, and professional journey. His career soared during impressive 8-year tenure at the UGC-autonomous INFLIBNET Centre in Ahmedabad, spanning from 1994 to 2003. His academic prowess is evidenced by his impressive qualifications: a B.L.I.Sc, from Mangalore University, an M.L.I.S. from IGNOU, a CIC from IGNOU, and a Ph.D. from Mangalore University. He also serves as a Research Guide. His expertise spans Information and Communication Technology, Networking, Internet, Web Technologies, and Digital and Electronic Libraries, all contributing to his substantial impact on academia, reflected in a portfolio of more than one hundred and fifteen (115) published articles and papers in national and international journals, conferences, and books. Active involvement in international and national conferences, over 20 resource person roles, and participation in 50+ workshops, seminars, and webinars cement his eminent position, and served as Editor for "FROM DEWEY TO DIGITAL: EVOLUTION OF LIBRARIES IN THE DIGITAL AGE." Dr. Naik's membership in prestigious professional associations further underscores his formidable presence in the Library and Information Science domain.

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management
Author: Peggy Johnson
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2014-03-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0838911919

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. 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.