| Know it All, Find it Fast |
 Know it All, Find it Fast: An A-Z source guide for the enquiry desk, 3rd ed.
Authors: Bob Duckett, Peter Walker and Christinea Donnelly
What the publisher says:
This award-winning sourcebook is an essential guide for frontline staff on where to look to find the answers quickly. It is designed as a first point of reference for library and information practitioners, to be depended upon if they are unfamiliar with the subject of an enquiry - or wish to find out more. It is arranged in an easily searchable, fully cross-referenced A-Z list of around 150 of the subject areas most frequently handled at enquiry desks.
Each subject entry lists the most important information sources and where to locate them, including printed and electronic sources, relevant websites and useful contacts for referral purposes. The authors use their extensive experience in reference work to offer useful tips, warn of potential pitfalls, and spotlight typical queries and how to tackle them. This new edition has been brought right up-to-date with all sources checked for currency and many new ones added. The searchability is enhanced by a comprehensive index to make those essential sources even easier to find - saving you valuable minutes!
About the author:
Bob Duckett, until his recent retirement Reference Librarian at Bradford Libraries, Peter Walker Assistant Librarian, Bradford Libraries, and Christinea Donnelly, Development Officer for Young People, Bradford Libraries
Reviews:
'I wish that I had been able to obtain such a guide when I started dealing with enquiries.' Managing Information.
'By the time I got to it 3 staff had noticed it on the desk and written a note saying really good and can we have a copy.' BBOB News
'This is certainly a comforting and very useful guide for the information worker, particularly inexperienced or unqualified, staffing a general enquiry desk.' New Library World ISBN 13: 9781856046527 | FORMAT: PAPERBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: NOVEMBER 2008 | PUBLISHER: FACET PUBLISHING | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R835.00 (incl.)Click here to order now. |
| Introduction to Instructional Services in Academic Libraries |
Author: Elizabeth Connor
This book provides librarians with a much-needed introduction to instruction in college libraries, university libraries, and academic health university libraries. Filled with informative, real-world case studies that can be directly applied to classroom use and on-the-job training, this enlightening text brings together over three dozen experienced librarian-instructors from across the US and Canada to detail their experiences in planning, delivering, and evaluating effective instructional sessions. This important collection also features numerous planning documents, survey instruments, handouts, active learning exercises, and extensive references.
ISBN 13/10: 9780789037084 | FORMAT: PAPERBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 2008 | PUBLISHER: ROUTLEDGE | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R495.00 (incl.)
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| M-libraries: Libraries on the move to provide virtual access |
 M-libraries: Libraries on the move to provide virtual access
Editors: Gill Needham and Mohamed Ally
The development of networked technologies opened up huge opportunities for libraries that were able to make their catalogues and digital collections accessible to their users regardless of distance. The opportunity to deliver services and resources to users via their mobile phones, PDAs and other handheld devices will be as significant a challenge. Indeed, if libraries choose to ignore this challenge, they are in danger of being left behind in an increasingly competitive world of information provision and services.
This authoritative collection of contributions from experts in the field, based on the First International M-Libraries Conference held in 2007, explores the technological and sociological context for m-libraries, describes a range of global initiatives with lessons learned, and discusses the potential for future development.
ISBN 13: 978-1-85604-648-0 | FORMAT: HARDBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 2008 | PUBLISHER: FACET PUBLISHING | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R1057.00 (incl.)
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| Libraries Designed for Kids |
 Libraries Designed for Kids
Author: Nolan Lushington
What the publisher says:
How do you set about planning and designing a library for children or teenagers? How should it be different from a library intended for adults, and how can you get the right kind of help from designers and architects? Get the 'inside story' from an experienced library design consultant on creating those special spaces in your library that promote and encourage children's and young adults' curiosity, learning, and reading - and support their lifelong love of books and information. Nolan Lushington covers the complete planning process from concept to 'grand opening', guiding you through the technical aspects of design and construction and the finer points of lighting, acoustics, furnishings, equipment, multimedia areas, youth areas, and much more. Key topics include: improving service by design innovative children's library models planning a new children's library assessing physical needs design considerations organizing the children's area entrances, displays, graphics and lighting age-related design designing programme, activity and staff areas furnishings and equipment quick fixes and common mistakes. Whether you're a children's or youth librarian, library director, school facilities planner or architect, you'll discover valuable, practical tips and insights to help you create that inviting environment called the library. ISBN 13: 9781555706319 | FORMAT: PAPERBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2008 | PUBLISHER: NEAL-SCHUMAN PUBLISHERS INC | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R1057.00 (incl.)
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| Transformative Learning Support Models in Higher Education |
Transformative Learning Support Models in Higher Education: Educating the whole student
Editor: Margaret Weaver
What the publisher says:
This edited collection from a team of international contributors plots the developments and uses carefully selected case studies to highlight global best practice in universities and colleges. The book is divided into three parts covering transformation through strategy, policy and organization; delivery; and integrative practice.
Key areas covered are: the changing profile of learners the redesign of learning support engaging learners by reshaping learning environments next-generation learning spaces the integration of physical and virtual environments engagement in widening participation learning partnerships learning using research-informed approaches aligned to pedagogy.
About the author:
Margaret Weaver, Head of Learning and Information Services, University of Cumbria, editorysical, virtual, support - to the student experience is emerging; however, there has been little study of the impact of the new learning environments on student learning behaviours, in particular on support for learners.
ISBN 13/10: 9781856046442 | FORMAT: HARDBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2008 | PUBLISHER: FACET PUBLISHING | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R946.00 (incl.)
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| Library and Information Services in the UK and Republic of Ireland |
What the publisher says:
Now in its 35th edition, this annually updated directory lists over 2,300 libraries in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland, with contact names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and URLs where appropriate. Libraries and Information Services in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland provides a vital source of information in a quick easy-to-find format. Also available to rent as a mailing list for those organizations wishing to target UK library services. ISBN 13: 9781856046428 | FORMAT: PAPERBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: OCTOBER 2008 | PUBLISHER: FACET PUBLISHING | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R1168.00 (incl.)Click here to order now. |
| Reader Development in Practice |
 Reader Development in Practice: Bringing literature to readers
Editor: Susan Hornby and Bob Glass
What the publisher says:
Who is the reader? How do we reach them, and why? To what extent are readers determining what libraries offer? How has that changed since the birth of reader development? And what impact has organizational development had on the publishing and promotion of literature? This edited collection covers all aspects of literature in relation to readership, exploring the chain of events connecting author and reader. It reflects on the challenges facing information professionals in reader development, looks at current promotion and partnership options, and offers new professionals and students fresh ideas, practical guidance and a firm underpinning knowledge upon which to build.These user-friendly and clearly structured contributions bring together the work of expert practitioners and academics from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
Key topics include: regional partnerships and reader development strategies; social inclusion and accessibility; emergent readers and social regeneration; the roles of imaginative fiction in people's lives; imaginative literature for children and young people; imaginative literature for adults; reading and information technology; promoting books to readers; and, sharing the knowledge - developing reflective practitioners. This contemporary guide is essential reading for library and information professionals, students and researchers. It will also be of great value to students taking literature and publishing courses.
About the editors: Susan Hornby, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader MA Library Information Management/MSc Information Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, and Bob Glass, Senior Lecturer Information and Communications; Learning Area Co-ordinator (Information Literacy) LearnHigher CETL at Manchester Metropolitan University ISBN 13: 9781856046244 | FORMAT: HARDBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 2008 | PUBLISHER: FACET PUBLISHING | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R1057.00 (incl.)
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| Digital Consumers: Reshaping the Information Professions |
 Digital Consumers: Reshaping the Information Professions
Editors: David Nicholas and Ian Rowlands
What the publisher says:
Covers the strategic areas including theories and concepts surrounding digital information use. This book includes topics such as: the digital information marketplace and its economics; the psychology of the digital information consumer; the information-seeking behaviour of the virtual scholar; and, searching behaviour of the digital consumer.
About the editors:
David Nicholas, Director, and Ian Rowlands, Senior Lecturer, School of Library, Archive and Information Studies, University College London.
ISBN 13: 9781856046510 | FORMAT: HARDBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 2008 | PUBLISHER: FACET PUBLISHING | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R946.00 (incl.) Click here to order now. |
| Thinking Outside the Book |
 Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians
Author: Carol Smallwood
What the publisher says:
Professionals in all areas of librarianship will find inspiration in the essays collected here - each of them innovative tips for increasing circulation, enhancing collections, and improving flexibility. With extensive experience in the nation's top libraries and media centers, the 73 contributors describe what really works based on their real-world experiences.Organized by subject, the essays offer succinct and practical guidelines for dozens of tasks. Topics include preparing and delivering distinctive presentations; forming a successful grant proposal; creating a traveling multimedia exhibition; organizing effective community partnerships; writing blogs; hosting authors; creating cybertorials; and preserving local culture. ISBN 13: 9780786435753 | FORMAT: PAPERBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 2008 | PUBLISHER: MCFARLAND & COMPANY | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R835.00 (incl.)Click here to order now. |
| Current Issues in Knowledge Management |
 Current Issues in Knowledge Management
Author: Murray E. Jennex
What the publisher says:
Current Issues in Knowledge Management combines cutting-edge research on the cultural, technical, organizational, and human issues surrounding the creation, capture, transfer, and use of knowledge in today's organizations. Providing foremost information on topics such as organizational memory, knowledge management in enterprises, enablers and inhibitors of knowledge sharing and transfer, and emerging technologies of knowledge management, this estimable reference offers vital research information to practitioners and scholars in a variety of settings.
ISBN 13: 9781599049168 | FORMAT: HARDBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2008 | PUBLISHER: FABER AND FABER | DELIVERY TIME: 3-4 WEEKS | PRICE: R2102.00 (incl.)
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| Modern Greek Resources Project |
Modern Greek Resources Project: Libraries, Collections and Databases
Author: M Georgopoulou
What the publisher says:
Greek bibliographic resources have generally been difficult to access in North America. The latest issue of the Gennadius Library's annual periodical presents revised versions of papers first given at a meeting held in December 2006 that explored the possibility of effective transnational cooperation between libraries in Greece and in North America. Five broad themes dominated the conference: collection development and acquisition; bibliographic control (including cataloguing, adherence to standards, transliteration issues, and Unicode); reformatting (i.e., microfilming and digitization); indexing the contents of periodicals; and, resource sharing and document delivery. The titles in Greek are in modern Greek.
ISBN 13: 9789608696044 | FORMAT: PAPERBACK | PUBLICATION DATE: OCTOBER
2008 | PUBLISHER: AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES IN ATHENS | DELIVERY TIME: 3-5 WEEKS | PRICE: R312.00 (incl.)Click here to order now. | |
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