Author : Ashraf, Tariq
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 46,74 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1466625015
"This book offers a global perspective on the development and design of a digital library and highlights its benefits over a traditional library"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Hines, Samantha Schmehl
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 16,21 MB
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : 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.
Author : Dent, Valeda F.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 48,72 MB
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : 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.
Author : Deards, Kiyomi D.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 12,67 MB
Release : 2014-03-31
Category : 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 plans 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.
Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2050 pages
File Size : 28,20 MB
Release : 2014-11-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1466672315
The pervasiveness of and universal access to modern Information and Communication Technologies has enabled a popular new paradigm in the dissemination of information, art, and ideas. Now, instead of relying on a finite number of content providers to control the flow of information, users can generate and disseminate their own content for a wider audience. Open Source Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates examples and methodologies in user-generated and freely-accessible content available through electronic and online media. With applications in education, government, entertainment, and more, the technologies explored in these volumes will provide a comprehensive reference for web designers, software developers, and practitioners in a wide variety of fields and disciplines.
Author : Thanuskodi, S.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 27,5 MB
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : 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.
Author : Eid, Mahmoud
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 35,37 MB
Release : 2014-03-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1466657774
Terroredia is a newly coined term by the editor, Dr. Mahmoud Eid, to explain the phenomenal, yet under-researched relationship between terrorists and media professionals in which acts of terrorism and media coverage are exchanged, influenced, and fueled by one another. Exchanging Terrorism Oxygen for Media Airwaves: The Age of Terroredia provides a timely and thorough discussion on a wide range of issues surrounding terrorism in relation to both traditional and new media. Comprised of insights and research from leading experts in the fields of terrorism and media studies, this publication presents various topics relating to Terroredia: understanding of terrorism and the role of the media, terrorism manifestations and media representations of terrorism, types of terrorism and media stereotypes of terrorism, terrorism tactics and media strategies, the war on terrorism, the function of terrorism and the employment of the media, new terrorism and new media, contemporary cases of terrorist-media interactions, the rationality behind terrorism and counterterrorism, as well as the responsibility of the media. This publication is of interest to government officials, media professionals, researchers, and upper-level students interested in learning more about the complex relationship between terrorism and the media.
Author : Theng, Yin-Leng
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 28,65 MB
Release : 2009-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1599048809
"This book is an in-depth collection aimed at developers and scholars of research articles from the expanding field of digital libraries"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Nahon-Serfaty, Isaac
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 27,15 MB
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1466650362
"This book offers a unique opportunity in both the social sciences, humanities, and communication fields to provide concrete concepts and notions in the areas of inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue"--
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Page : 756 pages
File Size : 23,76 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Education
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