I have 2 books to hand which might be of interest to would-be reviewers.
I would welcome expressions of interest from members of this list.
The summary of the 2 titles immediately below gives the bare details. A
longer description of each book appears below my signature.
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< http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/ > , would you kindly contact me on
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The submission date for the reviews would be 24 October 2005.
01]
Delivering Digital Services
A handbook for public libraries and learning centres
David McMenemy and Alan Poulter
June 2005; 256pp; hardback; 1-85604-510-2; 39.95
02]
Cataloguing and Organizing Digital Resources:a how-to-do-it manual for
librarians
Anne M. Mitchell, Metadata Coordinator, University of Houston Libraries and
Brian E. Surratt, Electronic Resources Cataloguer, Texas A&M
May 2005 236pp paperback 1-85604-556-0 39.95
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001]
Delivering Digital Services
A handbook for public libraries and learning centres
David McMenemy and Alan Poulter
June 2005; 256pp; hardback; 1-85604-510-2; 39.95
Lifelong learning is currently a major concern of governments who wish to
see their citizens remain employable while the job market changes. Critical
to this are digital learning centres where learning is delivered through
internet access or via CD-based packages. Access to these turns public
libraries and community networks into 'multimedia neighbourhood superstores'
where print-based learning materials are enhanced by multimedia. The
multiplicity of sources of learning materials and experiences reinforces and
extends the traditional role of the librarian as mediator between the user
and their needs. To support and foster these activities frontline public
library and community network staff must be capable of offering user support
and advice in a much wider arena. This requires training in new knowledge
and skill sets.
This timely new book offers practical guidance and expertise for public
library and community network staff in setting up, running and developing an
effective digital learning centre based within the People's Network or in a
related community networking initiative. It has a holistic focus on the use
of ICT, taking staff beyond user training applications into areas of network
management, e-learning, digitization, web design and XML that staff face on
a day-to-day basis. Key areas covered include:
* PC installation and maintenance
* managing a network and coping with the security issues of
internet connection
* understanding and supporting lifelong learning
* digitization of local materials
* managing websites and intranets: site design, metadata, XML
* building local community portals
* implementing e-government
* social inclusion and service extension: assistive technologies
* service issues: copyright, access
* user and staff training.
This book will de-mystify this new area of development for all library and
information staff working in, or setting up, a PC-based digital learning
centre in information service settings within public libraries, community
networking centres, and school and academic libraries.
02]
Cataloguing and Organizing Digital Resources:a how-to-do-it manual for
librarians
Anne M. Mitchell, Metadata Coordinator, University of Houston Libraries and
Brian E. Surratt, Electronic Resources Cataloguer, Texas A&M
May 2005 236pp paperback 1-85604-556-0 39.95
Libraries have a tradition of organizing, managing, and making accessible a
wide variety of resources. But as the nature of information changes, so does
the demand on libraries to modify their functions and processes. This timely
and practical new book outlines the characteristics of online information
sources and demonstrates how they fit into traditional workflows-including
the development, acquisition, description, organization, and administration
of collections.
The authors provide step-by-step guidance for analysing, recording, and
organizing the bibliographic data of online content. They share best
practices for cataloguing electronic monographs, serials, integrated
resources, and digitized collections. Chapters explore alternative means of
compiling and promoting collections through Web lists, information links,
and searches. With a practical focus on a progressive area of library
service, this useful guide is an essential addition for any library looking
to satisfy the needs of users in the 21st century.
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