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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.

This groundbreaking guide will lead researchers, institutions and policy makers through the processes needed to set up and run effective institutional research data management services to support their researchers and networks.

In order to make an impact with their customers, library staff must be well trained and up-to-date. Training is often delivered by library managers, development officers and trainers who may have limited budgets with access to few resources. This accessible guide uses case studies and examples of best practice from public, school, academic, special and government libraries to help library and information workers deliver excellent training practice. Increasingly, library and information staff are being asked to do more and more with fewer resources. In the context of higher education and further education, library and information workers are often involved in training large, diverse groups of more than 100 students, who may have limited resources. In public libraries, library staff may be involved in delivering a wide range of training activities to extremely diverse groups. Many library and information workers in special libraries deliver end-user and specialist training to busy professionals who are unlikely to have the time to attend pre-scheduled workshops. In addition, the rise of social networking tools and other information and communication technologies, has meant that training practices are continually changing to meet the expectations of participants. This book provides guidance on the design and delivery of effective training courses and is aimed at helping experienced trainers, as well as those who are still developing their skills, including: The people side of training; Use of technologies to support training practices;Different approaches to learning and teaching; Planning and designing training; Delivering training: face-to-face and blended learning; Evaluation of training events and continuous improvement; Learning and development in the workplace. The book will be essential reading for all library and information workers involved in training.

The internet has made access to information easy but do not solve the problems of finding exactly what we want. This revised librarianship text places emphasis on the intellectual effort required to make a meaningful use of the amount of information now accessible to the searcher.

This collection of papers from library technology guru Lorcan Dempsey offers readers valuable perspective and insight as well as a visionary approach to libraries' future.

The E-copyright Handbook provides library and information professionals with practical guidance to minimize the risk of copyright infringement. It considers how copyright applies to a wide range of electronic content types including APIs, e-books, blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, e-mails, streaming, podcasts, broadcasts, databases, social networking

From their beginnings in 1995, the Libraries Without Walls conferences have made a major change in the practice of librarianship. Drawn from the sixth Libraries Without Walls Conference, this book aims at assisting educational specialists and course developers in increasing their understanding of importance of information in the learning process.

Analyses how digital technologies have enabled transformative change in the ways in which learning can be constructed, and discusses the nature of the literacies that have emerged in this virtual and e-learning environment. This book considers the ways in which digital literacies can be made available to learners.

Designed for newly-qualified professional librarians, this book provides a self-directed learning programme covering management concepts, tools and techniques at both operational and strategic levels. It can be used as a one-stop reference or at monthly sessions with a supervisor or mentor.

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.

This practical how-to-do-it guide is ideal for professionals involved in the management of archives and records, especially if they are just starting out or without formal training. The book covers all aspects of recordkeeping and archives management. It follows the records' journey from creation, through the application of classification and access techniques, evaluation for business, legal and historical value and finally to destruction or preservation and access in the archive. Based on the internationally renowned training days run by the author and her business partner, The No-nonsense Guide to Archives and Recordkeeping deals with records and archives in all formats. It utilizes checklists, practical exercises, sample documentation, case studies and helpful diagrams to ensure a very accessible and pragmatic approach, allowing anyone to get to grips with the basics quickly. The book is divided into four main work areas; 1) current records: including creation, filing, classification and security; 2) records management: including aims, risks, planning, preparation and delivery; 3) archives management: including collecting policies, intellectual property rights, appraisal, digitization and outreach; and 4) archival preservation: including policy, disaster prevention and repositories. This one-stop-shop will be essential for a wide readership including archives and records assistants, librarians, information managers and IT professionals responsible for archives and records and managers of archives staff.

A landmark edited collection bringing together global experts on the impact of new technology on information services.

This landmark textbook is an essential primer for students and practitioners interested in information seeking, needs and behaviour, user studies and information literacy.

This book draws together the informed commentary of internationally-renowned experts from all sectors and backgrounds on the future of scholarly communication

The latest edition of this standard work has been fully updated to take account of the changing landscape and technological developments since 2008. The Information Society explores the information revolution that continues to gather pace, as the understanding and management of information becomes even more important in a fast-changing world.

This is the definitive handbook for all new information professionals wanting to thrive in their careers. Drawing together the experiences and advice of rising stars in the information world it provides a comprehensive and dynamic resource which will help you to understand and tackle every challenge you encounter in the information world. Each chapter will interweave expert and cutting-edge narrative introducing the topic with international case studies from all sectors examining personal experiences and how these have shaped their roles. Advice, practical exercises and activities will guide the reader in their own professional development. Some of the topics covered include: utilizing technologies and social media; engaging stakeholders and promoting library services and the information role; user analysis, metrics, quantitative measures and SWOT analysis; generating funding and how to do more with less; getting involved in digital preservation; managing people and communication skills; up-skilling and professional development; and, networking, promoting yourself and staying up to date. This is essential reading for all new professionals in academic, public and special libraries, archives and records management and those who want to further develop their career. It's also an invaluable guide for students of these disciplines hoping to get to grips with the profession.

Offering multiple perspectives from electronic resource professionals at world-renowned libraries this book provides a comprehensive and well-rounded e-book education. Six practical case studies offer real world scenarios and helpful tips for implementation in a variety of settings.

This cutting-edge collection explores evolving approaches to the provision of support services in higher education including outsourced shared services, the convergence of student-facing services and the development of active collaborative networks.

An authoritative and truly global exploration of current research in digital libraries and information access by internationally renowned academics.

A highly readable and in-depth treatment of the digital library arena that provides an up-to-date overview of the progress, nature and future impact of digital libraries, from their collections and technology-centred foundations over two decades ago to their emergent, community-centred engagement with the social web.

The long-awaited 2nd edition of this best-selling research methods handbook is fully updated and includes brand new coverage of online research methods and techniques, mixed methodology and qualitative analysis.

A directory that lists over 2000 libraries and other services 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.

This title offers expert hands-on advice on getting the most out of web 2.0 and cloud computing. Applications like YouTube, Facebook, Flickr and Slideshare all raise legal problems for the information professional. Whether you're working with, managing or using web 2.0 or cloud computing applications you will need to be able to assess and manage risk effectively. This no-nonsense practical working tool will make the relevant legal principles simple to understand for those with little or no experience and common problems quick to solve when you're struggling with daily deadlines. Each chapter starts with an accessible introduction to the key areas of relevant law and the implications for web 2.0 and cloud computing. Cross-sectoral case studies illustrate real world problems and easy-to-follow, pragmatic solutions allowing you to quickly develop good practice. The relevant practice is discussed in relation to these key topics: the major legal issues raised by Web 2.0 ; an overview of copyright; other intellectual property rights and related rights; data protection including UK and EU law; freedom of information; defamation and global differences in defamation law; cloud computing issues; liability issues. This is an essential toolkit for all information professionals working in public, academic or special libraries, archives or museums, who are working with, using or managing Web 2.0 or cloud computing applications. It also provides a practical introduction to the law on these topics for LIS students and academics.

A brand new and fully updated edition of this seminal work on archival preservation. Access to archival material - the documentary heritage of people all over the world that gives them their identity and ensures their rights - is dependent on the survival of fragile materials: paper, parchment, photographic materials, audiovisual materials and, most recently, magnetic and optical formats. The primary importance of such survival is widely acknowledged but sometimes overlooked in a rush to provide ever better means of access. But without the basic material, no services can be offered. Preservation is the heart of archival activity. Archivists in all types of organizations face questions of how to plan a preservation strategy in less than perfect circumstances, or deal with a sudden emergency. This book considers the causes of threats to the basic material, outlines the preservation options available and offers flexible solutions applicable in a variety of situations. It offers a wide range of case studies and examples from international specialists. This revised edition also includes a new chapter on the management and training of volunteers, reflecting a key concern for many archival institutions. This is a vital handbook for professional archivists, but also for the many librarians, curators and enthusiasts, trained and untrained, in museums, local studies centres and voluntary societies in need of good clear advice

This book will give you an understanding of how images fit into your critical practice and how you can advance student learning with your own visual literacy.

What are the most important things a 21st-century library should do with its space? This title includes chapters that address this critical question, capturing the insights and practical ideas of international librarians, educators and designers to offer you a 'creative resource bank' that helps to transform your library and learning spaces.

As mobile devices proliferate and the services and apps available increase exponentially, the average person expects information to be delivered to their mobile with minimum fuss and effort. Adapting to this new environment as an information service is crucial for survival but also offers myriad opportunities for improvement and promotion, providing a direct route to the user. Packed with easy to implement ideas, practical examples and international case studies, this title provides you with the ultimate toolkit, exploring ideas as simple as renewals and reminders to the more complex such as access to e-books and virtual worlds. Easy to follow coverage of the background and context to mobile delivery will enable you to fully understand the challenges and embrace the opportunities, getting to grips with critical issues such as what sort of services users really want. Key topics covered include: context including market penetration, range and functionality of devices, texting apps vs. mobile websites, mobile information literacy vs. other information literacies, mobiles in teaching, linking the physical and virtual worlds via mobile devices, E-books for mobiles, and the future of mobile delivery. This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services to strengthen their relationship with users. It would also be invaluable for museum staff facing the same challenges and LIS students and academics will find it a useful introduction to the topic.

In this manual, expert cataloguers Andrew and Larsgaard offer a summary and overview of how to catalogue cartographic resources using RDA, the new cataloguing standard.

This landmark text captures a global cross-section of leading voices and provides a clear and coherent overview of the user studies domain and user issues in digital libraries.