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Published:
November 30, 2007
Editor(s):
David Fowler
What are the potentials—and limitations—of usage statistics in libraries?As libraries increase their use of electronic resources, the value of quality evaluation of usage statistics has gained greater importance. Usage Statistics of E-Serials tackles this difficult issue by 
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Published:
May 25, 2006
Author(s):
Katie Wilson
Keep pace with the constant technological changes you face every day as a library technician Computers in Libraries examines the impact of integrated library management systems, digital resources, and the Internet on the functions and operations of library technicians and assistants. The book 
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Published:
April 14, 2004
Editor(s):
Edward A. Fox; Shahrooz Feizabadi; Joseph M. Moxley; Christian R. Weisser
Electronic Theses and Dissertations examines how electronic publication of theses and dissertations might enhance graduate education. This text clarifies the composition, evaluation, dissemination, and preservation of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), and provides a conceptual framework 
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Published:
December 18, 2003
Author(s):
Jim Cole; Wayne Jones; David C Fowler
Learn how information professionals are addressing the electronic resource issues being faced in their own libraries and around the world! This informative volume gives you an up-close look at the increasingly important role that electronic serials play in the overall library collection, today and 
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Published:
October 22, 2003
Author(s):
Sheila S. Intner; Sally C. Tseng; Mary Lynette Larsgaard
Examine some of the most recent developments in bibliographic control! Electronic Cataloging: AACR2 and Metadata for Serials and Monographs is a collection of papers about recent developments in metadata and its practical applications in cataloging. Acknowledged experts examine a wide variety of 
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Published:
September 24, 2003
Author(s):
Stacey Kimmel; Jennifer Heise
A state-of-the-art guide to virtual reference services! This essential book provides a snapshot of virtual reference (VR) services in all kinds of library settings and discusses the issues, trends, and practices involved in offering this kind of service. The chapters go beyond descriptions of 
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Published:
March 26, 2003
Author(s):
Judith Ahronheim
Is your library's portal as efficient as it could be? High-Level Subject Access Tools and Techniques explores the potential and early development of high-level subject access. It examines Web tools and traditionally maintained library structures that facilitate the automated relation of resources 
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Published:
May 17, 2002
Author(s):
Goutham M Menon
Researchers and instructors: examine ways to make the Internet work to your advantage!Using the Internet as a Research Tool for Social Work and Human Services examines the exciting benefits for social workers of using the Internet to facilitate their studies. By introducing various methodologies 
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Published:
November 26, 2001
Author(s):
Alan L Ellis; Melissa White; Kevin Schaub
Find the facts, figures, and connections you need on the Internet!This powerful reference tool is the most comprehensive, reliable guide to Internet resources for the LBGTQ community. More than just a guide to useful Web sites, it also evaluates LGBTQ mailing lists, message boards, search engines, 
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Published:
November 21, 2001
Author(s):
G. David Garson
"Describes the quantitative research process--framing analytical questions, developing a comprehensive outline, providing a roadmap for the reader, and accessing indispensable computer and program tools. Supplies end-of-chapter checklists, extensive examples, and biobliographies." 
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