The Information Society
A study of continuity and change, 5th edition
John Feather, Associate Dean (Research), Loughborough University
This latest edition of The Information Society takes full account of significant developments since 2004. The advanced technologies and systems of a decade ago are falling into disuse; the floppy disk has all but vanished, and the CD-ROM will surely follow. Simple phrases like 'Web 2.0' or 'the social web' conceal rather than explain the significance of the concepts that they embody. As the quantity of personal digitized information continues to grow exponentially, so do both the benefits of exploiting it and the dangers of misusing it.
Behind all of this lies further technical change: the massive expansion of connectivity to high-speed broadband networks; the phased abandonment of analogue broadcasting; and the development of multi-functional mobile devices which carry voice, video and data and which can themselves be carried anywhere. The implications for daily life, for education, for work and for social and political relationships are massive.
This questioning, open-minded look at the information profession and its break-out from the traditional boundaries of librarianship will interest all information professionals.
April 2008; 240pp; paperback; 978-1-85604-636-7; £32.95 (£26.36 to CILIP Members)
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Copyright Compliance
Practical steps to stay within the law
Paul Pedley, Head of Research at the Economist Intelligence Unit
Library and information professionals must take a particular interest in copyright matters, because they find themselves placed in the difficult position of, on the one hand, being asked by their users to provide access to content, whilst, on the other hand, needing to be mindful of the legal rights of the creators and distributors of intellectual property.
This practical book, fully supported by examples of case law, aims to promote the understanding of copyright compliance by users, and to simplify the task of library and information professionals in advising on it. This essential guide provides greater confidence that individuals are copying materials legally.
April 2008; 176pp; hardback; 978-1-85604-640-4; £39.95 (£31.96 to CILIP Members)
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Libraries Without Walls 7
Exploring 'anytime', 'anywhere' delivery of library services
Peter Brophy, Jenny Craven and Margaret Markland, editors
This edited collection is drawn from the seventh Libraries Without Walls Conference, held in 2007. From their beginnings in 1995, the Libraries Without Walls conferences have mapped a major change in the practice of librarianship. While library services are still concerned to provide users with physical access to their buildings, electronic access, often from remote locations, is becoming ever more dominant. Library services are being integrated into virtual learning, research and personal environments.
Papers presented at previous LWW conferences reflected this change and provided examples of how libraries are delivering their services whenever and wherever their users need them. In 2007 CERLIM wished to encourage the widest possible range of papers to reflect the diverse current developments in library service delivery.
May 2008; 264pp; hardback; 978-1-85604-623-7; £44.95 (£35.96 to CILIP Members)
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Leading and Managing Archives and Records Programs
Strategies for success
Bruce W Dearstyne, editor
One of the profession's most influential thinkers has gathered thirteen prominent leaders from the USA and UK with proven track records in archives and records management to contribute to this important book. Each of them reveals the secrets of their success and outlines what it takes to build and manage a dynamic, high-achieving archives and records program.
Read this book to see expert management strategies at work and to understand the 'why' and 'how' of excellent programs. You will come away with better solutions for management, including: devising effective mission policies and statements; gauging and responding to the market for services; dealing with institutional change; overcoming budgeting and human resources challenges, and much more.
May 2008; 368pp; paperback; 978-1-85604-654-1; £44.95
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