Providing Effective Library Services for Research

Webb, Jo, Bent, Moira J., Gannon-Leary, Pat

ISBN 10: 1856045897 / ISBN 13: 9781856045896

Editore: Facet Publishing, 2007

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo GRP26232922

Riassunto:

The emphasis on principles and techniques in the book means that it is perfect reading for busy practitioners but it is also eminently suitable for students and researchers trying to get to grips with this tricky area.

Researchers rely on libraries to provide the information they need; equally, supporting research is a fundamental reason for libraries' existence. This book is first to explore the crucial relationship between libraries and researchers, focusing on developing and managing effective library services to support research and researchers. It covers researchers' information-seeking behaviour, their needs and wants; reviews the management and service response; and then places these issues into a wider strategic context.

Key topics are:
what is research?

current issues in the research community

defining research and researchers

collection management in support of research

the researcher's toolkit

the information literate researcher

the role of the library in supporting research activity

futurewatch

Readership: This book will inform and advise all those who work with researchers in libraries, combining practical advice with an exploration of fundamental issues relating to the relationship between research and libraries. It will be essential reading for all who work in academic and research libraries. The emphasis on principles and techniques in the book means that it is perfect reading for busy practitioners but it is also eminently suitable for students and researchers trying to get to grips with this tricky area.

Researchers rely on libraries to provide the information they need; equally, supporting research is a fundamental reason for libraries' existence. This book is first to explore the crucial relationship between libraries and researchers, focusing on developing and managing effective library services to support research and researchers. It covers researchers' information-seeking behaviour, their needs and wants; reviews the management and service response; and then places these issues into a wider strategic context.

Key topics are:

• what is research?
• current issues in the research community
• defining research and researchers
• collection management in support of research
• the researcher's toolkit
• the information literate researcher
• the role of the library in supporting research activity
• futurewatch.

Readership: This book will inform and advise all those who work with researchers in libraries, combining practical advice with an exploration of fundamental issues relating to the relationship between research and libraries. It will be essential reading for all who work in academic and research libraries.

Informazioni sull?autore: Jo Webb, Pat Gannon-Leary, Moira Bent

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Providing Effective Library Services for ...
Casa editrice: Facet Publishing
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Very Good