Author: Michael P. Sauer
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
Keywords: searching
Number of Pages: 337
Published: 2009-02-28
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 155570607X
ISBN-13: 9781555706074

Here master trainer Michael Sauers applies the super-search strategies he is known for to the latest generation of Web tools. Blogs, RSS, wikis, Flickr, podcasting, mashups, the read/write Web, kartoo, BitTorrent, Google Book Search, the WayBack Machine, visual search engines, folksonomies, Firefox Search Plugins, Del.icio.us.... if you aren t intimately familiar with these tools and how to fully exploit them in your daily reference work, then this book is for you. Irreverent and fun to read, with a wealth of screen shots, this is a comprehensive guide to searches that make the most of the Web

Author: Patrick Lambe
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Keywords: knowledge, chandos, management, effectiveness, organisational, taxonomies, organising
Number of Pages: 275
Published: 2007-02-01
List price: $75.00
ISBN-10: 1843342278
ISBN-13: 9781843342274

Taxonomies are often thought to play a niche role in content-oriented knowledge management projects, as many consider them nice to have but not essential. In this groundbreaking book, Patrick Lambe illustrates how taxonomies play an integral role in helping organizations coordinate and communicate effectively. Through a series of real-world case studies, decision-making frameworks, and example questionnaires, Lambe demonstrates the wide range of ways in which taxonomies help organizations leverage and articulate their knowledge, and offers a clear description of how taxonomies relate to techno

Author: Michael P. Sauers
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Keywords: web, design, library, essentials, css, xhtml
Number of Pages: 349
Published: 2005-12-01
List price: $85.00
ISBN-10: 1555705049
ISBN-13: 9781555705046

Keeping your library Web page up-to-date with the latest in Web technology requires understanding XHTML (eXtensible Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Sauers has written this how-to specifically for librarians and explains: • Web design standards • XHTML coding • Metadata • XHTML and CSS validation • CSS classes and IDs • Conversion from HTML to XHTML Sauers utilizes library Web pages to illustrate his points. Sample codes and tags are placed alongside computer screen images and quick reference guides to XHTML and CSS code are included.

Authors:G. Edward Evans, Patricia Layzell Ward,
Publisher: Neal Schuman Publishers
Keywords: second, professionals, information, basics, management
Number of Pages: 567
Published: 2007-08-01
List price: $65.00
ISBN-10: 1555705863
ISBN-13: 9781555705862

Completely revised and expanded to reflect the rapidly changing sphere of information services, this comprehensive introduction to the management of libraries builds the basic skills good library managers must exercise. The authors offer an authoritative approach on the fundamental concepts of management while recognizing the diverse needs of different operating environments. This edition features two new chapters - Managing Diversity and Career Development - and is kept up to current by material housed on the Web. Drawing from examples of successful leadership techniques from a variety of ser

Author: Ellyssa Kroski
Publisher: Neal Schuman Publishers
Keywords: professionals, information, librarians, web
Number of Pages: 209
Published: 2008-02-19
List price: $75.00
ISBN-10: 1555706142
ISBN-13: 9781555706142

Here is a book that will help public, school, and academic librarians take advantage of Web 2.0 technologies. Using an easy-to-understand writing style, author Ellyssa Kroski provides librarians and information professionals with a detailed look at the latest and hottest technologies. She provides innovative, realworld examples of libraries which are using these technologies to enhance their online presence, showcase services and increase patronage as well as helpful, illustrative screenshots. Whether to create a book review blog, social bookmark collection, subject specific RSS feed, or a spe

Authors:Kay Ann Cassell, Uma Hiremath,
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
Keywords: introduction, second, century, services, information, reference
Number of Pages: 461
Published: 2009-07-31
List price: $69.95
ISBN-10: 155570672X
ISBN-13: 9781555706722

Kay Ann Cassell and Uma Hiremath expand on their tremendously successful approach to reference service with this new edition of their revolutionary text. This practical guide teaches failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources regardless of format. There s a completely new chapter on using cutting-edge technology plus expanded coverage of marketing reference service, and providing chat and IM reference. Of particular value to practitioners is the discussion of staff competencies needed now and in the future. The boo

Author: Jennifer Bromann
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Keywords: series, library, teens, works, booktalking
Number of Pages: 155
Published: 2001-05
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 1555704034
ISBN-13: 9781555704032

Young adults may be the toughest audience on Earth. Can librarians successfully use booktalks with teenagers who have grown up with the Internet, digital TV, and CD-Walkmans? The answer is yes! Noted booktalker Jennifer Bromann shows you how in this new manual with step-by-step guidance, plus a collection of 50 booktalks that work. Practical chapters discuss what teens want; how booktalkers can choose the right books (and which ones to avoid); booktalking basics; writing booktalks (including hints for preparing a booktalk when you don’t have time to read all the books). Sample bookt