Library & Information Services

This book highlights the role of libraries and archives in preserving the memory of official-language minority communities (OLMCs) and their contri...

This book highlights the role of libraries and archives in preserving the memory of official-language minority communities (OLMCs) and their contri...

The unique approaches proposed in this book are glocal in character, as they draw on the experiences of South Africans to address the global issue ...

The Chester Beatty Library is rated among the top 10 places to visit in Dublin. Once the private library of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968), ...

Todays emphasis on metrics and personalization make evidence-based instruction an imperative. This book offers librarians concrete, empirically-bas...

Playing Games in the School Library is a comprehensive resource for those looking to explore the use of game-based learning and gamification in the...

Management Science and Engineering (MSE) plays an integral role in modern society. With the rapid development of theory and technology, the existin...

Understanding Public Libraries: Management, Leadership and Ideology sets out a robust new analytical framework for understanding, managing and supp...

Understanding Public Libraries: Management, Leadership and Ideology sets out a robust new analytical framework for understanding, managing and supp...

This book retraces the founding and development of the David Lubin Memorial Library, one of the richest collections of titles in the world on food,...

The public library is the prime community access point designed to respond to a multitude of ever-changing information needs. These guidelines are ...

Now more than ever, libraries must find ways to engage with their communities in order to demonstrate the value they create and deliver. Engaging y...

First published in 1986, Information Technology & Libraries explores some of the issues, problems, and opportunities presented to librarians wi...

The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook, edited by technology expert Ellyssa Kroski, is an essential all in one guidebook to makerspaces written spec...

The current focus in higher education on student engagement, holistic education, social responsibility and community partnerships demands a signifi...

An up-to-date showcase of the innovative and inspiring work that libraries are doing across the world to interact with their users and deliver reso...

This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. Pack...

This handbook lays out the comprehensive fundamentals of the discipline to help academic liaison librarians build the confidence and cooperation of...

During the 2020-2023 years of the pandemic, when it came to the workplace, public librarians creatively adjusted their practices and their praxis t...

In this new edition of the popular book Leading From the Library, you'll gain insights into becoming a leader in your school community, with strate...

The Special Collections Handbook, Third Edition is a comprehensive desk reference providing the essential principles, skills, and knowledge to mana...

Around the world, people are faced with crisis after crisis, from the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change-induced fires, floods, and storms to the...