Archive for July, 2008

Fundamentals of Information Studies Updated

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

The second edition of Fundamentals of Information Studies, Neal-Schuman's popular introductory textbook, has been updated. Using the password provided in the book, readers can turn to http://www.neal-schuman.com/fundamentals to read the updates online, or to save them as Word files.

RETHINKING RECORDS MANAGEMENT FOR THE WEB 2.0 WORLD

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Important New Book Identifies Key Issues New York, NY (July 7, 2008) — In the Web 2.0 world new technology is continually changing the way information of every kind is created and used. Like every other sphere, records managers must also fundamentally change their approach if they are to have a role ...

NEW BOOK SHOWS LIBRARIANS HOW TO BE EXPERT SEARCHERS

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Guide Features Best Practice Search Techniques That Can Be Applied in Any Discipline New York, NY (July 11, 2008)—Are expert searchers born or trained? How do they find out what requesters really need? How can an effective and successful search strategy be created? "These are just some of the questions answered ...

Comprehensive Guide to YA Literary Winners Now Available

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Librarians will find new book an authoritative source of information, a reader’s advisory tool, and a checklist for collection development New York, NY (July 16, 2008)—Just in time for the fiftieth anniversary of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), eight nationally recognized authorities have brought together essential information about the ...