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Resource Discovery for the Twenty-First Century Library

Simon McLeish

'Does this collection of explanations, ideas and experiences meet the purpose of the book, and potentially satisfy the needs of its readers? Yes. There is a balance of background, basic information, explanation of applications (often with diagrams), and acknowledgement that the topic is still developing. It is not a work for the IT specialist, but for anyone in an information organisation.'

Format: Paperback
Published: 26th Jun 2020
ISBN: 9781783301386

Practical Data Science for Information Professionals

David Stuart

The growing importance of data science, and the increasing role of information professionals in the management and use of data, are brought together in Practical Data Science for Information Professionals to provide a practical introduction specifically designed for information professionals.

Format: Paperback
Published: 24th Jul 2020
ISBN: 9781783303441

The Chief Data Officer's Playbook

Caroline Carruthers

This fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling Chief Data Officer's Playbook offers new insights into the role of the CDO and the data environment. Written by two of the world's leading experts in data driven transformation, it addresses the changes that have taken place in 'data', in the role of the 'CDO', and the expectations and ambitions of organisations. Most importantly, it will place the role of the CDO into the context of a c-suite player for organisations that wish to recover quickly and with long-term stability from the current global economic downturn.

Format: Paperback
Published: 16th Dec 2020
ISBN: 9781783304745

Going Beyond Google Again

Jane Devine

This builds on the authors' previous book, Going Beyond Google, which placed teaching the Invisible Web into information literacy programmes. Going Beyond Google Again expands on the teaching foundation laid in the first book and continues to document the Invisible Web's existence and evolution, and suggests ways of teaching students to use it.

Format: Paperback
Published: 23rd Oct 2013
ISBN: 9781856048385

Drupal in Libraries

Kenneth J Varnum

A comprehensive guide to developing and launching a Drupal-powered site, with advice on marketing, best practices for project management and development and measuring the impact of the site. Drupal is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that many libraries use to create well-designed, easy-to-use and manage websites.

Format: Paperback
Published: 2nd Jun 2012
ISBN: 9781856048408

User Experience (UX) Design for Libraries

Aaron Schmidt

Provides advice and best practices for UX design principles, practices and tools to engage with library users online and build a library's best Web presence. User experience (UX) characterizes how a person feels about using a product, system or service.

Format: Paperback
Published: 2nd Jun 2012
ISBN: 9781856048439

Mastering Digital Librarianship

Alison Mackenzie

This edited collection examines the changing roles of the librarian and how working within a rich digital environment has impacted on the ability of professionals to develop the appropriate 'know how', skills, knowledge and behaviours required in order to operate effectively.

Format: Paperback
Published: 15th Nov 2013
ISBN: 9781856049436

Library Videos and Webcasts

Thomas Sean Casserley Robinson

Online video and imaging software gives you the opportunity to communicate with your library users 24/7 - but getting started can be intimidating. This book has the building blocks you need to effectively, affordably, and easily create and broadcast high-quality webcasts to your library users, staff and the social networking sites beyond.

Format: Paperback
Published: 16th Apr 2010
ISBN: 9781856047241

Library Camps and Unconferences

Steve Lawson

More and more libraries are working to organize their own library camps or unconferences - open, friendly and refreshingly informal gatherings for librarians to unite, exchange ideas, and share knowledge. This book provides you with the practical, step-by-step guidance you need to bring your vision of organizing a library camp to life.

Format: Paperback
Published: 16th Apr 2010
ISBN: 9781856047289

Gaming in Libraries

Kelly Czarnecki

Whether gaming is already a crucial part of your library's core services or it's only just been introduced, this do-it-yourself resource can give you the practical tools you need to organize, implement, and market successful gaming events for users of all ages. It shows you how to host gaming events for different types of users.

Format: Paperback
Published: 16th Apr 2010
ISBN: 9781856047296

Using Mobile Technology to Deliver Library Services

Andrew Walsh

Packed with easy to implement ideas, practical examples and international case studies, this title provides you with a toolkit, exploring ideas as simple as renewals and reminders to the more complex such as access to e-books and virtual worlds.

Format: Paperback
Published: 23rd Aug 2012
ISBN: 9781856048095

Semantic Web Technologies and Social Searching for Librarians

Robin Fay

Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to implement semantic Web technology, helping readers learn how to start and track trends using social media, find hidden content online and search for reusable online content, crucial skills for those looking to be better searchers.

Format: Paperback
Published: 2nd Jun 2012
ISBN: 9781856048422

Screencasting for Libraries

Greg Notess

Including examples using both free and commercial software, covers every detail of creating engaging screencasts and publishing them on the Web, with step-by-step instructions on making a quick screencast for students, making a quick tech support screencast, creating an tutorial with audio, creating a quick demo, and producing a basic database.

Format: Paperback
Published: 2nd Jun 2012
ISBN: 9781856048484

More Library Mashups

Nicole C Engard

In More Library Mashups, author Nicole C Engard and 24 creative library professionals describe how they are mashing up free and inexpensive digital tools and techniques to improve library services and meet everyday (and unexpected) challenges.

Format: Paperback
Published: 23rd Oct 2014
ISBN: 9781783300358

Technology Disaster Response and Recovery Planning

Mary Mallery

This book provides the step-by-step process of creating a library technology disaster response and recovery plan, including sample checklists and templates, tools and solutions for promoting collaborative services to enable digital library continuity and case studies and lessons learned from successful efforts.

Format: Paperback
Published: 30th Apr 2015
ISBN: 9781783300549

Information 2.0

Martin de Saulles

This textbook provides an overview of the digital information landscape and explains the implications of the technological changes for the information industry, from publishers and broadcasters to the information professionals who manage information in all its forms.

Format: Paperback
Published: 30th Apr 2015
ISBN: 9781783300099

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