The Library and Information Professional's Internet Companion: A Practical Resource for Library and Information Professionals - Softcover

Poulter, Alan; Hiom, Debra; McMenemy, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856045099 ISBN 13: 9781856045094

Publisher: Facet Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

The Internet has transformed the role of the library and information professional out of all recognition. Its reach extends into every aspect of service delivery: purchasing of stock; renewal of items on loan; accessing e-journals; and reader development websites. It would be difficult to imagine going back to the days before the Internet streamlined and enhanced such services for the customer. This new desk reference book will keep practitioners ahead. It opens with snapshot illustrations of instant messaging and portals to show just what can be and is being achieved at the heart of service provision in the 21st century library. Service development in the information society involves not merely the provision of access, but also the creation of content. Understanding the possibilities of the Internet fully is crucial for the LIS professional in developing applications that would have been impossible without this new technology. This book is an essential companion to enable information practitioners to do just that, and is also key reading for LIS students.

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About the Author

Alan Poulter BA MA MSc MCLIP is a Lecturer at the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde. Debra Hiom BA MSc is a project manager for the Institute for Learning and Research Technology, University of Bristol. David McMenemy BA(Hons) MSc MCLIP ILTM is a Lecturer at the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde.

Edition details

• Publisher: Facet Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856045099
• ISBN 13: 9781856045094
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200