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  • - Lotkaian Informetrics
     
    1 963,-

    Explains numerous informetric regularities based on a decreasing power law as size-frequency function, i.e. Lotka's law. It revives the historical formulation of Alfred Lotka of 1926 and shows the power of this power law, both in classical aspects of informetrics (libraries, bibliographies) and in 'new' applications such as social networks.

  • - Approaches to Theory and Practice
     
    1 669,-

    This book comprises innovative research on the information behavior of various age groups. It also looks at special populations such as ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples, and users with disabilities. The book presents research and reflections on designing systems that help the new generation cope with a complex knowledge society.

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    1 351,-

    New Directions in Information Organization, co-edited by Dr. Jung-ran Park and Dr. Lynne Howarth seeks to provide an overview and understanding of the future directions, leading edge theories and models for research and practice in information organization.

  • - Fostering Information Literacy in Educational, Workplace and Community Contexts
     
    1 450,-

    Developing People's Information Capabilities: Fostering Information Literacy in Educational, Workplace and Community Contexts is Vol 8 of the well regarded Library and Information Science Series. This book hones in on accessible issues across different work and educational contexts and is of value to both academic and practitioner.

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    1 274,-

    Social Information Research, co-edited by Gunilla Widen and Kim Holmberg communicates current research looking into different aspects of social information as part of information behaviour research. There is a special emphasis on the new innovations supporting contemporary information behavior and the social media context within which it can sit.

  • - Europe
     
    1 350,-

    Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, academics, educators, and information professionals interested in library and information science, this title provides an understanding of the advanced directions in library and information science/management, education and research in Europe.

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    1 351,-

    Provides an understanding of Web search engines from the unique perspective of Library and Information Science. This book explores a range of topics including retrieval effectiveness, user satisfaction, the evaluation of search interfaces, the impact of search on society, and the influence of search engine optimization (SEO) on results quality.

  • - Asia-Oceania
     
    1 352,-

    This book draws out and examines the trends in education and research in the field of library and information science (LIS) in the vast Asia-Oceania region. Information is an important part of the human condition and critical to the development of the Asia-Oceania region. The book is timely, therefore, as the region continues to grow and develop.

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    1 326,-

    New Research in Information Behaviour provides an understanding of the new directions, leading edge theories and models in information behaviour. Information behaviour is conceptualized as complex human information related processes that are embedded within an individual's everyday social and life processes.

  • av Deborah Klein
    1 258,-

    Presents an understanding of business information in the context of those who seek business information. This book contains information-seeking behavior that includes the underlying information needs that drive one to seek information, and the types of information used to resolve information needs.

  • av Charles T. Meadow, Donald H. Kraft, Bert R. Boyce & m.fl.
    1 225,-

    Dealing with computer-based retrieval systems, this book covers the nature of information, how it is organized for use by a computer, how search functions are carried out, and the theory underlying these functions. It also discusses the interaction between user and system and how retrieved items, users, and complete systems are evaluated.

  • - An Information Science Approach
     
    1 331,-

    This book provides methods, guidelines and examples to guide researchers and students through a research project, and reviewing a considerable body of previous work. It contains a complete link analysis methodology for information science and social science research. Case studies include academic, business and commercial search engine applications.

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    2 196,-

    This book offers a sound basis for the design and management of information services to: provide decision-makers with help for the management of change; make corporate decision-makers aware of information as an asset and a strategy for improved, innovative decisions; and make information service providers potential sources of innovation.

  • - Theory, Practice and Potential
    av Karen Markey Drabenstott
    2 069,-

    An indispensable tool for online system designers who are grappling with developing new systems or refining existing ones, this ready reference describes subject analysis and subject searching in online catalogs, including the limitations of retrieval, and demonstrates how such limitations can be overcome through system design and programming.

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    2 613,-

    Presents the general principles underlying the design of bibliographic databases. This book covers topics such as the impact of technology on catalogs and catalog codes, design objectives for online catalogs, standardization and integration in bibliographic control, and access to bibliographic information in the online age.

  • - Transforming an Art into a Science
    av Matthew L. Saxton
    1 662,-

    The goal of this book is to improve reference service in libraries and information centers, by improving the accuracy of answering capabilities. It provides a detailed analysis of the question-answering process and methods of evaluating the completeness, usefulness, user satisfaction, and accuracy of the information provided.

  • av A. J. Meadows
    1 361,-

    This book looks at the rise of electronic media and changes in the dissemination of research; outlines the problems and concerns of researchers/librarians/publishers; discusses research practices across scholarly disciplines; and investigates the biases/intentions of practitioners.

  • - Toward a User-centered Approach to Information Systems
    av Bryce Allen
    1 536,-

    Information Tasks summarizes user research, then presents design sketches of systems that illustrate how design is linked to research. This comprehensive user-centered approach provides an agenda for information research, design and education that challenges many accepted beliefs and suggests new directions for information work.

  • - Operations and Management
     
    1 963,-

    This revised Second Edition addresses developments that have transformed library operations in the recent past. The bibliography has been improved to include more management literature and chapters on technical services administration, automation, acquisitions, bibliographic control and preservation have been expanded, reordered and refocused.

  • - Techniques for the Evaluation of Management Decision Alternatives
     
    2 069,-

    This book is intended for those in the library community with an understanding of library processes and a desire to actually make use of scientific management techniques. The emphasis is on presenting insights into which tool may be appropriate for particular problems, not on the isolated understanding of theoretical issues.

  • - Theory and Methods
    av Valery J. Frants
    1 988,-

    This book describes a fully automated Boolean System and gives special attention to theoretical problems in automatic retrieval of textual information. The book details algorithms in each process in the system, including those that are radically new in the retrieval process and those that are adaptable to the individual.

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