Library & information sciences books

This book provides a snapshot of the implementation in various countries around the world of the international cataloging...  Read More >>

In recent years, we have witnessed the mushrooming of pro- democracy and protest movements not only in the Arab...  Read More >>

This book focuses on the importance of reading for pleasure and the difference that it can make to a person’s life...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1986. Here is a valuable and engaging overview of the cataloging aspects of the United States...  Read More >>

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The Partition of Africa is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor...  Read More >>

This book addresses the issues around valuing objects in cultural collections, ranging from high-value to low or...  Read More >>

University campuses and their academic libraries are increasingly interconnected. A major sign of this is the transformation...  Read More >>

Providing perspectives of early- and mid-career librarians as well as highly seasoned professionals, this book offers...  Read More >>

Fusing theory with practice, this handbook is a valuable resource to help every practitioner connect with learners...  Read More >>

Records Classification: Concepts, Principles and Methods: Information, Systems, Context introduces classification,...  Read More >>

This exploration of the range of options for a ""library of things"" collection demonstrates what has been implemented...  Read More >>

Through theory and examples, and with ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education integrated...  Read More >>

Public libraries’ mission, skills, and position in their communities make them ideal facilitators of public access...  Read More >>

Library makerspaces continue to thrive, drawing new patrons in and engaging them as never before. This hands-on...  Read More >>

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A photographic tour of the Detroit Public Library's rich art and architectural history.  Read More >>

Mentor, creator, monitor, and negotiator are some of the roles a supervisor must play, and wearing that many hats...  Read More >>

Designed to be reused and shared, learning objects are digital content and assessments centered on student learning...  Read More >>

Whether it's networking with vendor reps or poring over data, the continually evolving field of electronic resources...  Read More >>

Explores how librarians around the world are working to adapt their spaces, collections, teaching, and services...  Read More >>

Written by two experienced library campaigners, this action-driven manual for anyone running a political campaign...  Read More >>

Offers a collection of ready-to-go programs and events will help public libraries give fans who are passionate about...  Read More >>

This book illustrates how tactical urbanism offers librarians the tools to deliver fast, inexpensive, and innovative...  Read More >>

Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast...  Read More >>