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Keeping Within the Law (KWtL)
Paul Pedley, editor
Facet Publishing is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, Keeping Within the Law (KWtL), the definitive copyright and information law resource, for the library and information professions. Paul Pedley, Head of Research at the Economist Intelligence Unit, brings together relevant legislation and case law, plus a host of useful resources, web links, factsheets, government reports, surveys, best practice guidelines, Q&A’s, in-depth reports, and much more – all in a fully searchable database. Visit the site for further details and see how it can help you stay within the law and proactively minimize the risk of legal infringement.
www.kwtl.co.uk
Managing the Crowd: Rethinking records management in a Web 2.0 world
Steve Bailey
In the Web 2.0 world new technology is continually changing the way users create and use information. RM must change its approach fundamentally if it is to have a role to play in this new world. This provocative new book challenges records managers to find time amidst the daily operational pressures to debate the larger issues thrown up by the new technological paradigm we are now entering, and the threat it poses to established theory and practice. This thought-provoking book questions received wisdom and suggests radical new solutions to the very real issues RM faces.
June 2008; 160pp; hardback; 978-1-85604-641-1; £39.95 (£31.96 to CILIP Members)
Leading and Managing Archives and Records Programs: strategies for success
Bruce W Dearstyne, editor
One of the profession's most influential thinkers has gathered thirteen prominent leaders from the USA and UK with proven track records in archives and records management to contribute to this important book. Each of them reveals the secrets of their success and outlines what it takes to build and manage a dynamic, high-achieving archives and records program.
Read this book to see expert management strategies at work and to understand the 'why' and 'how' of excellent programs. You will come away with better solutions for management, including: devising effective mission policies and statements; gauging and responding to the market for services; dealing with institutional change; overcoming budgeting and human resources challenges, and much more.
June 2008; 368pp; paperback; 978-1-85604-654-1; £44.95 (£35.96 to CILIP Members)
Creating Your Library's Business Plan: a how-to-do-it manual with samples on CD-ROM
Joy H P Harriman
This is the only guide you need to take your business plan from concept to completion efficiently, effectively, and without reinventing the wheel. Chock-full of templates, worksheets, case studies, and samples, this how-to guide will demystify the business planning process and help you create your business plan quickly and efficiently, saving you time, money, and frustration. Plus, with the companion CD-ROM you will be able to get started immediately.
June 2008; 286pp; hardback; 978-1-85604-656-5; £64.95 incl. VAT (£51.96 incl. VAT to CILIP Members)
Metadata
Marcia Lei Zeng and Jian Qin
Teachers and trainers seeking a text that covers the theory as well as the practice of metadata application design, implementation, and evaluation will find it in this new, authoritative textbook by internationally recognized metadata experts Zeng and Qin.
Divided into four main sections - Fundamentals of Metadata, Metadata Building Blocks, Metadata Services, and Metadata Outlook in Research - this outcome-based approach allows learners with different orientations to adapt their new knowledge and skills to any electronic domain. Examples and practice problems focus on tasks typical to all metadata application projects.
June 2008; 400pp; paperback; 978-1-85604-655-8; £39.95 (£31.96 to CILIP Members) 
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