• 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 …
The dynamics and structure of the academic library within the higher education community create complex environments for the library administrator attempting to navigate the myriad rules and regulations that affect staff recruiting, hiring, processing, compensating, and related functions for library personnel. This book focusses on strategic human resource management techniques in a digital lib…
Libraries are universally recognized as important social structures and no society is considered to be complete without a library system. The use of new technology results in a transition from Print to Electronic, transitions from Forms to Applications, delivery systems, and this is inevitable. New technologies have been incorporated into the research of the library. The book provides an overvi…
The developments in the use of computer systems in libraries from 1966 to date have been great. Developments in the use of computer-based library systems have progressed by leaps and bounds in recent years. Computers in Library and Information Science (LIS) research have been an object of study or a tool for research for at least fifty years, but how central are computers to the discipline now?…
Libraries use classification systems to organize library materials so they can be easily and quickly found. These systems place items about the same subject in the same area of the library. This process helps the user to arrange, organize and make a logical sense of objects which also assists the user to locate them in an easy manner. This book will constitute a meaningful contribution to conte…
The Internet today has become one of the most important mode of communication and its services are being exploited by people in every walk of life such as business, education, defense, medicine, etc. In the field of library and information science, the Internet has become one of the most popular and talked about subject. The Book focuses on the impact of lnternet on various library processes, s…
This book contains high quality, research-oriented continuing developments and trends affecting the public, school, and academic fields, as well as specialized libraries and librarians globally. These notions on professional and organizational considerations in library and information resource development and management assist in showcasing the latest methodologies and tools in the field. This …
Libraries have always been essential in a process of provision of access to knowledge to the users. The field is transforming rapidly. Librarians and library students are leading this transformation. Today's librarians are tech-savvy professionals, who have advanced degrees and a zest for lifelong learning. This book presents a highlight on the life and contributions of the librarians.
Administration and management are age-old processes that have driven the human race through its culture to the present 21st century, and life would have suffered immensely if these practices had not been in place. At present, library is a living force for popular education and the place of the public library in the social life of the citizen for the all-round development is of utmost importance…