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Hardback. This book draws out and examines the trends in education and research in the field of library and information science (LIS) in the vast Asia-Oceania region. Information is an important part of the human condition and critical to the development of the Asia-Oceania region. The book is timely, therefore, as the region continues to grow and develop. Editor(s): Spink, Amanda; Singh, Diljit. Series: Library and Information Science Series. Num Pages: 335 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1M; GL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 163 x 235 x 34. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780524702
- ISBN
- 9781780524702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.16
€ 137.16
Hardback. The ISKO UK Biennial Conference, 4th - 5th July, 2011, London honoured the life and achievements of Brian C Vickery. This book celebrates his influence on the development of the information profession, with contributions from over 50 authors to address research and developments in knowledge organization. Editor(s): Gilchrist, Alan; Vernau, Judi. Num Pages: 416 pages, ill. BIC Classification: GLM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 768.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780526140
- ISBN
- 9781780526140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.40
€ 148.40
Hardback. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, academics, educators, and information professionals interested in library and information science, this title provides an understanding of the advanced directions in library and information science/management, education and research in Europe. Editor(s): Spink, Amanda; Heinstrom, Janica. Series Editor(s): Spink, Amanda. Series: Library and Information Science Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1D; GL; GPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780527147
- ISBN
- 9781780527147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.16
€ 137.16
Hardback. Volume 36 of Advances in Librarianship seeks to provide a broad review of the factors that lead to mergers and other alliances, the methods used to ensure effective and successful collaborations, and descriptions of the factors which contributed to less successful efforts at consolidation. Editor(s): Woodsworth, Anne; Penniman, W. David. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 334 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: GLM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781904794
- ISBN
- 9781781904794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.00
€ 148.00
Hardback. Developing People's Information Capabilities: Fostering Information Literacy in Educational, Workplace and Community Contexts is Vol 8 of the well regarded Library and Information Science Series. This book hones in on accessible issues across different work and educational contexts and is of value to both academic and practitioner. Editor(s): Hepworth, Mark; Walton, Geoff. Series: Library and Information Science Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781907665
- ISBN
- 9781781907665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.00
€ 148.00
Hardback. Volume 37 of Advances in Librarianship presents detailed examples of local and regional mergers and other alliances, the methods used to ensure effective and successful collaborations, and descriptions of the factors which contributed to less successful efforts at consolidation. This volume is a companion to Volume 36 which provided a broader view Editor(s): Woodsworth, Anne; Penniman, W. David. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: GLC; GLP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783500543
- ISBN
- 9781783500543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.00
€ 148.00
Hardcover. This book highlights the important role genre theory plays within information studies. It illustrates how modern genre studies inform and enrich the study of information, and conversely how the study of information makes its own independent contributions to the study of genre. Editor(s): Andersen, Jack. Series: Studies in Information. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412555
- ISBN
- 9781784412555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.04
€ 129.04
Hardback. Of vital interest to all librarians and information specialists, this book presents all aspects of the effects of digitization of today's and tomorrow's libraries. Editor(s): Papy, Fabrice. Series: ISTE. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848210424
- ISBN
- 9781848210424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.04
€ 198.04
Paperback. Taking its title from Howard Carter's famous description of his first glimpse of the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, this book offers a timeless portrait of highlights representing the range of the Bodleian Library's unique collections. Num Pages: 180 pages, 94 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GL; HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Bodleian Library
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851240777
- ISBN
- 9781851240777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.42
€ 40.99
€ 29.42
Paperback. Editor(s): Bodleian Library. Num Pages: 224 pages, 275 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AMG; GLMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 250. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851243747
- ISBN
- 9781851243747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Paperback. 'Marks of Genius' pays tribute to the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history. Bringing together some of the most impressive treasures from the collections of the Bodleian Libraries, it tells the story of the creation of each work and its afterlife, offering insight into the breadth and depth of its influence. Num Pages: 360 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCR; GLMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 289 x 249 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1912.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851244034
- ISBN
- 9781851244034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.21
€ 33.99
€ 28.21
hardcover. Presents a reference source for developments in the field of libraries and library science. This book also contains analysis of areas of public, college, university, primary and secondary schools, and special libraries, by experts engaged in the practice of librarianship, in teaching, and in research. Editor(s): Nitecki, Danuta A. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 501.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780120246281
- ISBN
- 9780120246281
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.81
€ 135.81
Hardback. Features chapters grouped into sections which reflect themes in librarianship: tracing issues in communication: relevance and freedom of expression; focusing on library services and resources; tailoring services to different user groups; and educating the profession for the future. This book offers a view of advances in librarianship. Editor(s): Nitecki, Danuta A.; Abels, Eileen. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Edition
- 30th anniversary ed
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780120246304
- ISBN
- 9780120246304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.63
€ 123.63
Hardcover. Information Tasks summarizes user research, then presents design sketches of systems that illustrate how design is linked to research. This comprehensive user-centered approach provides an agenda for information research, design and education that challenges many accepted beliefs and suggests new directions for information work. Series: Library and Information Science Series. Num Pages: 308 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780120510405
- ISBN
- 9780120510405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.68
€ 171.68
Hardcover. Dealing with computer-based retrieval systems, this book covers the nature of information, how it is organized for use by a computer, how search functions are carried out, and the theory underlying these functions. It also discusses the interaction between user and system and how retrieved items, users, and complete systems are evaluated. Series: Library and Information Science Series. Num Pages: 390 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123694126
- ISBN
- 9780123694126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.64
€ 171.64
Paperback. The history and theory of information as a commodity in the contemporary world Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 Table. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780252077555
- ISBN
- 9780252077555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.49
€ 27.99
€ 26.49
Paperback. Examines how people acquired and read books from the sixteenth century to the present, focusing on the personal relationships between readers and the volumes they owned. This title also investigates the means by which books were sold, and lends insights into the ways booksellers and publishers marketed their wares. Num Pages: 304 pages, 90 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: GL; HBTB; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300164046
- ISBN
- 9780300164046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.40
€ 18.99
€ 15.40
Hardback. Suitable for librarians and library managers in academic institutions, this title covers advances in library administration and organization. It collects articles that draw upon practical situations to illustrate administrative principles. Editor(s): Williams, Delmus E.; Garten, Edward D. Series: Advances in Library Administration & Organization. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762300983
- ISBN
- 9780762300983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.57
€ 119.57
Hardback. Provides a a forum for research articles of interest to library managers that are longer than the typical journal article but shorter than most books in library administration. This series includes contributions to the literature of library administration and organization. It is of interest to library and information science graduate students. Editor(s): Williams, Delmus E.; Garten, Edward D. Series: Advances in Library Administration & Organization. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762306473
- ISBN
- 9780762306473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.16
€ 137.16
Hardback. This volume addresses an eclectic mix of topics that adapt theoretical concepts relating to the management of libraries to stretch the boundary of practice. The nine contributions include a definition of knowledge management, the Internet and ebooks, and various case studies. Editor(s): Garten, Edward D.; Williams, Delmus E. Series: Advances in Library Administration & Organization. Num Pages: 260 pages, index. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762308682
- ISBN
- 9780762308682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.40
€ 130.40