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In an ever-evolving landscape of knowledge and technology, the art of acquisitions and library management faces unprecedented challenges. This tome delves deep into the heart of modern librarianship, shedding light on both the intricacies of acquisitions and the finesse required to navigate complex conversations. It's not merely a guide; it's a compass, directing professionals to master the dynamic balance between traditional practices and cutting-edge...
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Based on unique and previously unpublished sources, this book examines in detail the complex, emotional, and difficult movement to remove the National Archives and Records Service from the control of the U.S. General Services Administration. This struggle began almost from the time the National Archives lost its independence in 1950 and culminated during the tenure of Robert Warner as sixth Archivist of the United States. The story is important to...
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In the ever-evolving tapestry of our global community, libraries have emerged as sanctuaries of knowledge, understanding, and inclusivity. This book is a voyage into the heart of these transformational spaces, delving into their role in nurturing and reflecting the diverse populations they serve. Through its pages, readers will traverse the challenges and opportunities faced by modern libraries, understanding the profound impacts of technology, globalization,...
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What if your local LGBTIA/Queer community started its own library?In the past few years, several volunteers at QueerIST have experienced how hard it is to find and access works written by and for queer people. We decided to take matters into our own hands and embraced the ambitious endeavor of starting our own community library. This is the sum of knowledge from what we, as volunteer amateur librarians, learned from this experience. We hope it can...
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La destreza para mejorar el desempeño en una organización o institución y aprovechar las oportunidades devienen de una correcta y adecuada evaluación y estudio de habilidades, conocimientos y lineamientos. En ello se funda el progreso constante en el área de los recursos humanos. Esta obra hace énfasis en su desarrollo y pone el foco en el sector de las bibliotecas. A partir de distintos ejemplos se ofrece un generoso libro que abarca todos...
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In "Knowledgeomics: Rewriting the Social Code for a Smarter Planet," embark on a transformative journey that transcends conventional boundaries, delving into the nexus of knowledge and economics to reshape the very fabric of our societal structure.In this groundbreaking exploration, we unravel the historical tapestry of social codes, navigating through the evolution of knowledge as a dynamic force shaping the destiny of nations. Addressing the urgency...
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"Why do we need libraries when we have Google?" Today's libraries are in jeopardy. And yes, perhaps if libraries were only book warehouses, we wouldn't need them. But libraries can be so much more than a place to check out books. In the Digital Age, it's more important than ever for libraries to evolve into gathering points for collaboration, spaces for innovation, and places where authentic learning occurs. Transforming Libraries proposes a new role...
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Une methodologie simple et des outils accessibles pour démêler le vrai du faux. Des fake news ou fausses informations sont diffusées tous les jours sur Internet et les réseaux sociaux. Elles font aujourd'hui partie intégrante du paysage informationnel auquel nous sommes confrontés. Dans ce flot incessant d'informations, comment faire la part des choses ? Comment les repérer ? Et surtout, comment démêler le vrai du faux ? C'est tout l'enjeu...
49) Moving Archives
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The image of the dusty, undisturbed archive has been swept away in response to growing interest across disciplines in the materials they house and the desire to find and make meaning through an engagement with those materials. Archival studies scholars and archivists are developing related theoretical frameworks and practices that recognize that the archives are anything but static. Archival deposits are proliferating, and the architects, practitioners,...
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Uno de los conceptos que se manejan en la Ciencia de la Información Documental es el de mediación, la cual no es un proceso meramente instrumental, mecánico, dirigido por la técnica o la tecnología, sino una acción humana y por consecuencia, llena de sentidos e intenciones. Es por ello que se encuentra íntimamente ligado al concepto de intencionalidad y por consecuencia es necesario reflexionar sobre ese elemento que resulta esencial para la...
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Este libro pone en cuestión tres aspectos que están presentes en los Estudios de la Información: la teoría, la metodología y la práctica. Así pues, ¿cómo es que los Estudios de la Información pasan de las aulas a la práctica? ¿Cuáles son las discusiones presentes en el campo?
La primera parte ofrece las visiones desde la academia de cuatro autores que buscan orientarnos hacia las maneras en las que se puede hacer una investigación en...
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Roque Chabás, canónigo de la catedral de Valencia, inició un movimiento historiográfico de carácter científico sobre temas valencianos sustentados en estudios documentales y arqueológicos, con una dedicación personal que plasmó en la ordenación de varios archivos, entre ellos el de la catedral de Valencia, o en publicaciones memorables como la revista 'El Archivo'. Su preservación y difusión ocupó un lugar destacado entre sus disposiciones...
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With the advancement of science and technology, communication process demands timely dissemination of knowledge being generated daily and updated and accessed easily across the globe. With the rapid growth of internet facilities and advancement of web enabled technology, almost all reputed international journals are available online and can easily be accessed all over the globe. The 21st century is a century of knowledge power and advancement of information...
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The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point in the war.
This is the fascinating story of how the code was created, adopted by the Nazis, and finally broken. Dermot Turing, the nephew of the great codebreaker Alan Turing, explores...
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Metadata Essentials: Proven Techniques for Book Marketing and Discovery provides clear and easy-to-implement recommendations so you can focus your efforts on the industry's most relevant metadata. Based on direct feedback from retailers and librarians, Metadata Essentials unlocks insights into the value and real-life uses of the metadata you spend so many precious hours editing and curating. Because it does matter. Enhance the metadata that yields...
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This book chronicles the last thirty years of the Tulsa City-County Library-its triumphs, its challenges, its invaluable service to its communities, and its strong connection to the people. You'll find stories of heroism, of compassion, and of courage, illustrating not only the dedication that TCCL's people have to their work and to those who rely upon them, but also how the library system continually celebrates the diversity of its customers, supports...
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From the current vantage point of the transformation of books and libraries, B. Venkat Mani presents a historical account of world literature. By locating translation, publication, and circulation along routes of "bibliomigrancy"-the physical and virtual movement of books-Mani narrates how world literature is coded and recoded as literary works find new homes on faraway bookshelves. Mani argues that the proliferation of world literature in a society...
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Library of Small Catastrophes, Alison Rollins' ambitious debut collection, interrogates the body and nation as storehouses of countless tragedies. Drawing from Jorge Luis Borges' fascination with the library, Rollins uses the concept of the archive to offer a lyric history of the ways in which we process loss. "Memory is about the future, not the past," she writes, and rather than shying away from the anger, anxiety, and mourning of her narrators,...
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In a dazzling and exhilarating display of narrative on-the-road reporting, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Bob Greene takes readers on an unforgettable American journey of music, memories, and universal longing.
Running away to join the circus is a dream we're told to put away once we're no longer young. But, as Bob Greene writes, "just when in our lives we give up on capturing the freedom and bright mornings of our...
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"Uncovering the Treasures of Africa: A Guide to Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Management" is a comprehensive guide to documenting indigenous knowledge management in African communities. This book provides an in-depth look into the various tools, techniques, and ethical considerations needed to successfully document indigenous knowledge.The book covers a range of topics, from the importance of community engagement to the potential applications of...