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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Where do most library managers make mistakes? How can a good manager turn a bad situation into a positive one? Learning to manage people and change is a crucial skill. Managing Change and Managing People in Libraries, to be released in North America by Neal-Schuman Publishers on December 10, 2009, ...
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Virtual and e-research tools can significantly aid and improve research projects across a wide range of disciplines and domains. In Virtual Research Environments: From Portals to Science Gateways, to be released in North America by Neal-Schuman on November 1, 2009, author Robert Allan provides comprehensive instruction for building effective virtual ...
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Smart Copyright Compliance for Schools
Rebecca P. Butler
ISBN: 9781555706463
Published: 2009
8.5 x 11 | 150 pp. | $75.00
Watch the video of Rebecca P. Butler's podcast: Dr. Butler podcast
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Careful, informed, and systematic planning is the most crucial element in successfully implementing technology at the library. The Complete Library Technology Planner: A Guidebook with Sample Technology Plans and RFPs on CD-ROM, to be published by Neal-Schuman on December 15, 2009, is designed to provide administrators and staff in any ...
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Exploring methods to boost search engine rankings can be a boon to web site traffic. In order to generate successful results, anyone involved with web site creation or maintenance must understand the practical steps and implementation guidelines for search engine optimization or “SEO.” Website Visibility: The Theory and Practice of ...
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Graphic novels are not just for kids; in fact, the average graphic novel reader is 29 years old, and adults of all ages comprise a substantial portion of overall readership, according to The Public Librarians’ Guide to Graphic Novels. The Librarian’s Guide to Graphic Novels for Adults, to be published ...
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
President Obama declared October as Information Literacy Awareness Month; as leaders in information literacy instruction, librarians must teach their users to find information sources and tools to help them participate in inquiry based learning. Teaching Information Literacy for Inquiry-Based Learning, to be released in North America by Neal-Schuman Publishers ...
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009
New York, NY (July 29, 2009) – Library and information science is a vast and growing field, and the sheer number of professional opportunities can make it a difficult landscape to navigate. Taking Charge of Your Career: A Guide for Library and Information Professionals, to be released by Neal-Schuman on ...
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009
September 22, 2009 (New York, NY) – There are myriad ways to understand the widespread use of the internet. Influential figures from Bill Gates to Al Gore have predicted its potential to drastically transform economic systems and political life, and studies from UCLA and other academic institutions have cited ...
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009
September 22, 2009 (New York, NY) – Library researchers today must acquaint themselves with an overwhelming number of new electronic developments and tools. Library and Information Science Research in the 21st Century: A Guide for Practicing Librarians and Students, to be released by Neal-Schuman Publishers in North America on ...
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
September 22, 2009 (New York, NY) – Today’s rapidly expanding information environment has produced a host of new Web tools and technologies that, when appropriately integrated, allow libraries to better serve and interact with their users. In Building Library 3.0: Issues in Creating a Culture of Participation, ...
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Guide to using virtual tools is tailored to researchers’ needs
September 22, 2009 (New York, NY) –Virtual and e-research tools can significantly aid and improve research projects across a wide range of disciplines and domains. In Virtual Research Environments: From Portals to Science Gateways, to be released in North America ...
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