Copyright Interpreting the law for libraries archives and information services The author’s Copyright is the standard work in its field and is indispensable for all librarians and information professionals and who are looking for solutions to their copyright problems. The book explains the provisions of the UK Copyright Act and supporting legislation in quick and easy question-and-answer form. This revised edition is fully updated to take into account of all the changes that have come into force since the 6th edition was published in 2015. All types of material that may attract copyright are considered including: – literary dramatic and musical works – artistic works – sound recordings – films and video – broadcast – databases – computer programs and websites. The text is amplified by the use of practical examples to illustrate complex points and complemented by a detailed index that enables the enquirer to pinpoint topics and proposed action quickly and accurately. The appendices provide helpful lists of addresses and selected further sources of information. This book will be invaluable for all librarians information professionals and students who are looking for solutions to their copyright problems. | Copyright Interpreting the law for libraries archives and information services GBP 119.95 1
Digital Literacy Unpacked This book brings together a wide range of diverse perspectives on digital and information literacy to provide a comprehensive blend of theory and practice for library and information professionals and others with an interest in this area. Digital Literacy Unpacked demonstrates the importance of digital literacy in all areas of life the centrality of critical thinking (a key element of both digital and information literacy) and the essential role of library and information professionals in leading digital literacy developments. It highlights the partnerships needed to deliver excellence and presents case studies from a range of practitioners world-wide. Includes coverage of: approaches to digital literacy including a discussion of terminology institutional approaches and existing frameworks an overview of digital literacy in HE and examples of good practice openness and digital literacy with a discussion of OERs the myth of digital natives developing digital capabilities for staff professional development for librarians digital inclusion and lifelong employability in a digital world. GBP 70.00 1
Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management Technical Services Quarterly declared that the third edition ‘must now be considered the essential textbook for collection development and management…the first place to go for reliable and informative advice. ’ For the fourth edition expert instructor and librarian Johnson has revised and freshened this resource to ensure its timeliness and continued excellence. Each chapter offers complete coverage of one aspect of collection development and management including numerous suggestions for further reading and narrative case studies exploring the issues. Thorough consideration is given to: traditional management topics such as organization of the collection weeding staffing and policy making cooperative collection development and management licenses negotiation contracts maintaining productive relationships with vendors and publishers and other important purchasing and budgeting topics important issues such as the ways that changes in information delivery and access technologies continue to reshape the discipline the evolving needs and expectations of library users and new roles for subject specialists all illustrated using updated examples and data marketing liaison activities and outreach. | Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management GBP 75.00 1