Facet Publishing have recently published two new titles:
Using Web 2.0 for Health Information
Paula Younger and Peter Morgan, editors
Drawing together international case studies and reflections on using Web 2.0, this book blends practical insights, theory and reflective approaches to offer a cohesive overview of how Web 2.0 is changing health and medical information work.
Main strands include:
- enhancing medical, nursing and health education
- information literacy in a health information environment
- supporting research
- supporting clinical care
- developing a service presence using Web 2.0
- using social networking to develop an outreach service.
April 2011; 224pp; paperback; 978-1-85604-731-9; £54.95
Free chapter: http://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/downloads/file/younger&m-ch1.pdf
More information: http://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/title.php?id=731-9
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Managing and Growing a Cultural Heritage Web Presence
A strategic guide
Mike Ellis
'This is an important addition to the body of digital heritage literature and a strong indication not just of how far we have come in our practice but of how mature today discussion of this subject is.' - DR ROSS PARRY, PROGRAMME DIRECTOR, MUSEUM STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
This book provides a complete guide for anyone looking to build or maintain a cultural heritage web presence. Peppered with data and case studies on current practice from large and small cultural heritage institutions, this book advises the reader on the best strategic approach, as well as providing insight into how key institutions manage their websites, and hints and tips on best practice. A companion web site provides template downloads and other up-to-date information including links and white papers.
Free chapter: http://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/downloads/file/ellis-ch1.pdf
More information: http://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/title.php?id=7104
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