Information Today Inc imprint: 49 books

Social software lets libraries show a human face online, helping them communicate, educate, and interact with their communities. This nuts-and-bolts guide provides librarians with the information and skills necessary to implement the most popular and effective social software technologies: blogs, RSS,...

A badly designed Web site interface can result in a site that is hard to find and hard to use but a well-designed interface helps users find and utilize the information they need quickly and easily. Explaining what interface design is and how to evaluate it, this guide explores the importance of...

Here is a remarkable field guide to the best of free Web 2.0 tools and their practical applications in libraries and information centers. You'll discover dozens of lesser-known resources and learn exciting new ways to use many of the most popular sites and tools. With all this and a supporting webpage, The Cybrarian's Web is a winner!

A good foundation in research skills is an essential part of a good education and an important asset in continued lifetime learning. In the fields of religion and theology there are six major components essential to the development of information retrieval and utilization. Dennis Tucker's latest book...

Surveying the types of personal records that are available on the Internet and through online services, this encyclopedic book explains how researchers find and use personal data, identifies the most useful sources of information about people, and offers advice for those with privacy concerns. Researchers...

Based on more than 20 years of experience, this all-inclusive guide shows how to successfully implement Customer Relationship Management (CRM), the largest global software application today in terms of revenue. Combining helpful tips and techniques with a unique blueprint, this study illuminates...

Librarians negotiate every day with vendors, funding agencies, administrators, employees, co-workers, and patronsyet the art of negotiation receives little attention in library education and training. This practical guide by three experienced librarian-negotiators will help you develop the mindset, skills,...

Competitive intelligence doesn’t just mean a trip to the local store to see the competition’s finished products—it means gathering business information to gain an advantage in a legal and ethical manner. This book teaches what competitive intelligence is, what a company needs to have a successful...

In Library 2.0: A Guide to Participatory Library Service, two of the first and most original thinkers on Library 2.0 introduce the essential concepts and offer ways to improve service to better meet the changing needs of 21st century library users. Describing a service model of constant and purposeful...

Filled with up-to-date information on the newest technologies-texting, mobile applications, and social networks-this guide shows money-conscious web users how to make money and save big during a recession. Providing savvy advice and innovative ideas, this manual instructs how to locate hundreds of...

The role of academic librarian is far from cut-and-dried. For starters, there are the numerous job classifications: staff or professional employment, full faculty status, various forms of tenure, continuing contract, and/or promotion through academic ranks. While every academic librarian works to meet...

The sixth title in the Super Searchers series is a unique resource for business owners, brokers, appraisers, entrepreneurs, and investors who use the Internet and online services to research Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) opportunities. Leading business valuation researcher Jan Davis Tudor interviews...

If you are interested in the why what and how of library gaming Everyone Plays at the Library is the place to start. Scott Nicholsoneducator librarian game designer host of the "Board Games with Scott" video series and founder of the Library Game Lab of Syracuseshows how gaming programs can be successfully...

Written for creative, tech-savvy, and business-minded individuals who want to increase the accessibility of their websites, this sensible guidebook explains the concepts behind designing experiences on the internet. From helping customers quickly find information and make their purchases to clearly...