► Includes everything administrators need to keep a handle on library operations. ► Explores on collection development for the staff of small public libraries. ► Offers practical advice on topics including budgeting, personnel, and collection management.
Library is a fast growing entity in the Era of 21st Century. The ancient methods of maintaining it are no longer dynamic and efficient. For expeditious retrieval and dissemination of information and better service for the clientele, application of modern techniques has become absolutely indispensable. A properly computerized library will help its users with quick and prompt services. Library au…
• The focus of this book is on introducing current and future trends in library technology and automation within the larger context of strategic and systems. • This book helps library workers understand the underpinnings of technology and how to powerfully manage tech to serve patrons and staff alike.
A digital library is a collection of documents in organized electronic form, available on the internet or on CD-ROM (compact-disk read-only memory) disks. Depending on the specific library, a user may be able to access magazine articles, books, papers, images, sound files, and videos. Digital libraries contain diverse information for use by many different users. Digital libraries range in size …
• This book helps readers make the most of cloud computing, including how to fold mobile devices into the cloud-based research management equation. • Taken as a whole, this book provides a valuable, inclusive source of information for all major aspects of reference service. • With new and updated content, our Career Guide shows middle-school and high-school students how they can make the …
Supervision is not only an important skill, but rewarding as well. In this course, students will learn ways to supervise, how to communicate effectively with staff and how to build relationships. Topics in time management, leadership, appraisal processes and discipline are also covered.
Presents processes in manufacturing nonchocolate confectioneries not for immediate consumption made on the premises. Covers about the techniques to process chocolates and understand what factors contribute to degrading their quality. Offers advanced techniques and sophisticated equipment, and how to design and produce artisanal chocolates and confections, international desserts, frozen preparat…
Provides comprehensive knowledge about leather raw materials, processing, product care, as well as other aspects of the luxury goods industry such as fashion forecast, brand awareness, traditional and modern practices of leather designing. This book details all the materials to make modern athletic, classic casuals and high fashion footwear. Students will know how shoes are designed and produce…
Contains patternmaking for Jacket and Coat Design, and visually stimulating information for patterning iconic jackets and coats. Will discuss each step of leather jacket construction, and demonstrate the various skills needed to make your own piece. Contains the general design process, and cover the selection of materials, cutting, interfacing, sewing the leather shell, sewing zippers, attachin…
The book includes instructions for creating the essential bag styles