Acquisitions and collection development Books

Whether a library's reference collection is large or small, it needs constant attention. Singer's book offers information and insight on best practices for reference collection management, no matter the size, and shows why managing without a plan is a...

The field of library and information science is experiencing significant and continued transformation as a result of advancements in digital technology. Adapting to new technologies is crucial for librarians and other information professionals, but there...

Without question, reference collections have changed. We are in the midst of a paradigm shift where publishers are focusing on a future with electronic content and full-text interfaces; classic reference sources are being transformed into online...

Die Neuerworben Handschriftlichen Hebraischen Werke Der K. K. Hofbibliothek Zu Wien ist ein Buch von Jacob Goldenthal, das im Jahr 1851 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es beschreibt die neu erworbenen hebr�����ischen Handschriften, die in der kaiserlichen...

Step into the dynamic world of school library management and discover the transformative potential of an effectively managed learning hub. This compelling guide weaves together a broad range of topics and insights, making it a vital read for library...

O ""Cat�����logo de Livros Antigos Latinos: Pertencentes ������s Livrarias"" ����� um livro publicado em 1864 pela Imprensa Nacional Publisher. Ele cont�����m uma lista completa de livros antigos em latim pertencentes a v�����rias livrarias. O...

This book offers a global perspective on the latest advancements and trends in digital humanities and intelligent computing of cultural heritage, covering both academic research and case studies within cultural institutions.

We intend this book to act as a guide writ large for would-be champions of OER, that anyone—called to action by the example set by our chapter authors—might serve as guides themselves. The following chapters tap into the deep experience of...

This book discusses ways in which academic libraries can face these uncertain times. Strategic alignment with the university and its mission is a fundamental part of successful positioning, as is being flexible, adaptable and responsive to changing...

Other than classified publications, this technical monograph is perhaps the only text that addresses the topic of "Basic Intelligence." The lack of scholarly treatments on Basic Intelligence demonstrates that the subject has been ignored in the...

"La rivista della Bibliotheca" il Notar Jacopo nasce con lo scopo di sostenere la Biblioteca omonima e rafforzare la comunità che attorno alla Biblioteca opera e persegue gli obiettivi della conoscenza e del buon uso dei saperi. La Biblioteca custodisce...

Das Buch ""Bosnisches"" von Joseph Alexander Freiherr von Helfert wurde im Jahr 1879 ver������ffentlicht und ist eine umfassende Studie �����ber die Geschichte und Kultur von Bosnien. Der Autor beschreibt die geografischen, politischen und ethnischen...

This impressive catalogue showcases some of the rarest and most important Japanese and Chinese books and manuscripts in the Bodleian Library collection. It is a must-see for anyone interested in Asian history, literature, or art.This work has been...

Una storia di libri. Una collezione di libri accompagnata da storie di scelte, di gusti, di piaceri, con personaggi reali e inventati, luoghi vicini e lontani, epoche antiche e moderne. In fondo la storia di una passione.

This book, first published in 1982, focuses on providing information about the policies and practices surrounding the preparation and submitting of articles to the major journals in library and information science. This guide includes all the major...

This book, first published in 1992, is a comprehensive guide to publishing articles and research on the family in social science journals. It includes listings for over two hundred social science journals whose editors have expressed an interest in...

This book, first published in 1999, analyses the convergence of financial, technical, and public policy considerations that turned what seemed like science fiction twenty years ago into a library fact of life today. It shows that while electronic...

This book, first published in 1986, analyses women's collections in institutional and private establishments in the United States. It focuses on the development of the collections as a result of feminist advances in activism and scholarship, and the need...

This full-length scholarly study, first published in 1981, is devoted to a specific consideration of the sex magazine in the library and the inherent problems and issues attending its controversial presence.

This book, first published in 1996, explores the role of libraries in acquiring, storing, and disseminating information in different formats to make better use of technology in sharing scarce resources and connecting library users with collections. With...

This book, first published in 1999, suggests proven, effective strategies to deal with a librarian's most pressing problems. One case study shows how Iowa State University turned a cutback in journals into a new vision of what the library should be,...

This book, first published in 1984, analyses the provision of more effective library service by relying more heavily on collaboration between reference and technical services librarians.

This book, first published in 1990, reflects the partnership among those who create, produce, distribute, and manage serials information. Lively and informative, this volume addresses several highly important topics, including the process of scholarly...

The digital age has spurred constant technological and sociocultural change. In Conceptualizing 21st-Century Archives, author Anne J. Gilliland explores the shifts and divergences in archival discourse that technological developments have necessitated,...

Originally published in 1964 this volume continues the studies of the history of libraries and incorporates material included in The Origins of the English Library with some additional material.

Originally published in 1966, this book studied the background against which libraries in England have developed since classical times and the part they played in the formation of 20th Century bibliographic culture and bibliomania.

Catalog of the Oriental manuscripts held at the royal libraries in Dresden and Wolfenbuttel. Perfect for rare book collectors, historians, and those interested in Oriental manuscripts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

This is a comprehensive guide to building a personal library. Dibdin's meticulous attention to detail and his passion for collecting books make this book an essential resource for anyone interested in building a library of their own.This work has been...