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Literary Research and the British Renaissance and Early Modern Period
Strategies and Sources
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2010
Recognizing that every literary era presents scholars with particular challenges, this volume covers the best practices and describes important reference resources, both print and electronic, that can be used in conducting literary research of the British Renaissance and Early Modern period. Although...
Literary Research and the British Eighteenth Century
Strategies and Sources
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2013
The 18th century in Britain was a transition period for literature. Patronage, either by a benefactor or through subscription, lingered even as the publishing and bookselling industries developed. The practice of reviewing books became well established during the second half of the century, with the...
by Wayne Disher
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2014
This professional volume covers all aspects of collection development and management in the public library, from gathering statistics to design a collection that meets community needs, to selecting materials, managing vendor relations, understanding the publishing industry, and handling complaints....
by Gillian Oliver
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2011
In today’s digital environment the workplace is characterised by individuals creating information perhaps independently of formal systems, or establishing new systems without knowledge of information management requirements. This book explains and explores the concept of organisational culture,...
by Richard A. Danner
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2016
Around the world, legal information managers, law librarians and other legal information specialists work in many settings: law schools, private law firms, courts, government, and public law libraries of various types. They are characterized by their expertise in working with legal information in...
Work at the Boundaries of Science
Information and the Interdisciplinary Research Process
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013
Interdisciplinary inquiry has become more pervasive in recent decades, yet we still know little about the conduct of this type of research or the information problems associated with it. This book is one of few empirical studies of interdisciplinary knowledge practices. It examines how interdisciplinary...
Information Beyond Borders
International Cultural and Intellectual Exchange in the Belle Époque
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2016
The period in Europe known as the Belle Epoque was a time of vibrant and unsettling modernization in social and political organization, in artistic and literary life, and in the conduct and discoveries of the sciences. These trends, and the emphasis on internationalization that characterized them,...
Moving Archives
The Experiences of Eleven Archivists
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2002
Moving an archive, historical society, or rare book library may occur only once in the career of a professional curator, archivist or librarian. Not only is each situation unique, but collections are irreplaceable and priceless. Moving Archives is a timely source of useful information by eleven archivists...
by Yunshan Ye
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014
As China has evolved into an economic superpower, interest in its culture and current place in the world has skyrocketed; China Studies are now taught in almost every college or university in the U.S., as well as in many junior high and high schools. Covering modern China, not just Chinese culture...
by Bryan M. Carson
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2006
The law should be accessible to every professional, which is the philosophy behind The Law of Libraries and Archives. In this invaluable book, legal concepts are explained in plain English so that librarians and archivists will be able to understand the principles that affect them on a daily basis....
Exploring Initiative and Referendum Law
Selected State Research Guides
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2013
Researching ballot measures can be one of the most daunting types of legal research. Exploring Initiative and Referendum Law: Selected State Research Guides offers legal researchers an easy-to-use guide that provides thorough overviews of I&R (initiative and referendum) laws within twenty-three...
The Intersection
Where Evidence Based Nursing and Information Literacy Meet
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2018
The Intersection: Where Evidence Based Nursing and Information Literacy Meet describes how the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework and Information literacy Competency Standards for Nursing mesh with nursing essentials, thus speaking to the information needs of nurses, nurse...
Perspectives in Medical Geography
Theory and Applications for Librarians
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2014
Medical geography is a fascinating area of rapidly evolving study that aims to analyse and improve worldwide health issues based on the geographical factors which have an impact on them. Perspectives in Medical Geography will appeal to both novice and seasoned researchers looking to be informed on...
Records Classification: Concepts, Principles and Methods
Information, Systems, Context
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2017
Records Classification: Concepts, Principles and Methods: Information, Systems, Context introduces classification, an early part of the research lifecycle. Classification ensures systematic organization of documents and facilitates information retrieval. However, classification systems are not prevalent...