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Hardcover. This book highlights the important role genre theory plays within information studies. It illustrates how modern genre studies inform and enrich the study of information, and conversely how the study of information makes its own independent contributions to the study of genre. Editor(s): Andersen, Jack. Series: Studies in Information. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412555
- ISBN
- 9781784412555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.20
€ 127.20
Hardback. Of vital interest to all librarians and information specialists, this book presents all aspects of the effects of digitization of today's and tomorrow's libraries. Editor(s): Papy, Fabrice. Series: ISTE. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848210424
- ISBN
- 9781848210424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.16
€ 189.16
Paperback. Taking its title from Howard Carter's famous description of his first glimpse of the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, this book offers a timeless portrait of highlights representing the range of the Bodleian Library's unique collections. Num Pages: 180 pages, 94 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GL; HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Bodleian Library
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851240777
- ISBN
- 9781851240777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.04
€ 40.99
€ 29.04
Paperback. Editor(s): Bodleian Library. Num Pages: 224 pages, 275 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AMG; GLMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 250. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851243747
- ISBN
- 9781851243747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.24
€ 40.99
€ 29.24
Paperback. 'Marks of Genius' pays tribute to the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history. Bringing together some of the most impressive treasures from the collections of the Bodleian Libraries, it tells the story of the creation of each work and its afterlife, offering insight into the breadth and depth of its influence. Num Pages: 360 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCR; GLMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 289 x 249 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1912.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851244034
- ISBN
- 9781851244034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 27.88
€ 33.99
€ 27.88
hardcover. Presents a reference source for developments in the field of libraries and library science. This book also contains analysis of areas of public, college, university, primary and secondary schools, and special libraries, by experts engaged in the practice of librarianship, in teaching, and in research. Editor(s): Nitecki, Danuta A. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 501.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780120246281
- ISBN
- 9780120246281
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.37
€ 134.37
Hardback. Features chapters grouped into sections which reflect themes in librarianship: tracing issues in communication: relevance and freedom of expression; focusing on library services and resources; tailoring services to different user groups; and educating the profession for the future. This book offers a view of advances in librarianship. Editor(s): Nitecki, Danuta A.; Abels, Eileen. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Edition
- 30th anniversary ed
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780120246304
- ISBN
- 9780120246304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.87
€ 121.87
Hardcover. Num Pages: 124 pages, Col.fr.66pl. BIC Classification: GBCR; GLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 190. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198171515
- ISBN
- 9780198171515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.15
€ 40.99
€ 29.15
Paperback. The history and theory of information as a commodity in the contemporary world Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 Table. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780252077555
- ISBN
- 9780252077555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.43
€ 27.99
€ 26.43
Paperback. Examines how people acquired and read books from the sixteenth century to the present, focusing on the personal relationships between readers and the volumes they owned. This title also investigates the means by which books were sold, and lends insights into the ways booksellers and publishers marketed their wares. Num Pages: 304 pages, 90 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: GL; HBTB; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300164046
- ISBN
- 9780300164046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.23
€ 18.99
€ 15.23
Hardback. Suitable for librarians and library managers in academic institutions, this title covers advances in library administration and organization. It collects articles that draw upon practical situations to illustrate administrative principles. Editor(s): Williams, Delmus E.; Garten, Edward D. Series: Advances in Library Administration & Organization. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762300983
- ISBN
- 9780762300983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.69
€ 118.69
Hardback. Provides a a forum for research articles of interest to library managers that are longer than the typical journal article but shorter than most books in library administration. This series includes contributions to the literature of library administration and organization. It is of interest to library and information science graduate students. Editor(s): Williams, Delmus E.; Garten, Edward D. Series: Advances in Library Administration & Organization. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762306473
- ISBN
- 9780762306473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.16
€ 136.16
Hardback. This volume addresses an eclectic mix of topics that adapt theoretical concepts relating to the management of libraries to stretch the boundary of practice. The nine contributions include a definition of knowledge management, the Internet and ebooks, and various case studies. Editor(s): Garten, Edward D.; Williams, Delmus E. Series: Advances in Library Administration & Organization. Num Pages: 260 pages, index. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762308682
- ISBN
- 9780762308682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.01
€ 129.01
Hardback. Includes important contributions to the field from the UK, Germany, and the United States that deal with the evolving role of the chief information officer, information ethics, library services at a distance, e-metrics, and continuous quality improvement. Editor(s): Williams, Delmus E.; Garten, Edward D. Series: Advances in Library Administration & Organization. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Volume 20 ed.
- SKU
- V9780762310104
- ISBN
- 9780762310104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.01
€ 129.01
Hardback. This bibliography cites those Canadian and foreign reference sources that describe Canadian people, institutions, organizations, publications, art, literature, languages, and history. Num Pages: 1092 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GLM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 1964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 1092
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774805650
- ISBN
- 9780774805650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 360.29
€ 360.29
Hardback. Presents international research and professional issues in libraries, the information industry, education and development of information professionals. This title is suitable for practitioners, researchers, students and faculty members seeking literature and solutions to various issues in library and information science and related fields. Editor(s): Woodsworth, Anne. Series Editor(s): Woodsworth, Anne. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857247551
- ISBN
- 9780857247551
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.01
€ 125.01
Paperback. Aimed at parents looking for reading for their children, this is a guide to classic but often-overlooked children's literature. In a series of brief, enthusiastic appreciations, Noel Perrin reintroduces readers to works such as "The Borrowers", "Railway Children" and "Millions of Cats". Num Pages: 178 pages, 1 Table. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSY; GL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 127 x 13. Weight in Grams: 213.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584653523
- ISBN
- 9781584653523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.44
€ 17.99
€ 15.44
Hardback. The field of librarianship has undergone traumatic shifts (mostly downward) due to the global financial meltdown that began in 2008. This title addresses the ripple effects of the economic recession from the point of view of librarianship, the need for advocacy, and the necessity to tout the value that libraries bring to their communities. Editor(s): Woodsworth, Anne. Series Editor(s): Woodsworth, Anne. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GLC; GLM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781780523903
- ISBN
- 9781780523903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.01
€ 125.01
Hardback. Addresses the influence of research funding on advances in libraries and librarianship from two perspectives: funding agents and specific initiatives. Editor(s): Nitecki, Danuta A.; Abels, Eileen G. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GLC; GLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781848553729
- ISBN
- 9781848553729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.31
€ 118.31
Hardback. How does the disintegration of the Soviet system help us to understand the character of library and information institutions and practices within post-soviet space? This title brings together diverse reflective essays, reports and empirical analyses of the changing character of the post-soviet library world to address the question. Editor(s): Graves, William, III; Nyce, James M.; Golden, Janine. Series Editor(s): Graves, William, III; Nyce, James M. Series: Advances in Library Administration and Organization. Num Pages: 262 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781848557109
- ISBN
- 9781848557109
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.98
€ 120.98
Hardback. Dealing with the subject of organizational theory and library administration, this title covers topics such as: managing change in research libraries; the agility of library consortia and its member libraries; the evaluation of reference services; and, developing a recruitment strategy for a diverse workforce. It is suitable for library students. Series: Advances in Library Administration & Organization. Num Pages: 397 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 397
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849505796
- ISBN
- 9781849505796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.11
€ 149.11
Hardback. This volume presents international research and exhaustive reviews of literature on a range of issues related to the evolving digital environment. With the growing trend for digital-only access to information, this volume makes an important contribution in both highlighting problems and challenges, and pointing to pathways for future solutions. Editor(s): Woodsworth, Anne. Series Editor(s): Woodsworth, Anne. Series: Advances in Librarianship. Num Pages: 238 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849509787
- ISBN
- 9781849509787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.69
€ 118.69
Paperback. Containing significant revelations about cultural treasures previously thought lost, this book should be of interest to all those interested in the contemporary rebuilding of cultural and intellectual institutions in Eastern Europe. Series: Harvard Series in Ukrainian Studies. Num Pages: 230 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1DVUK; GLH; GLM; HBG; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780916458768
- ISBN
- 9780916458768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.45
€ 23.99
€ 20.45
hardcover. This diverse collection of American folktales and true stories showcases the history and lore of the eastern states. Num Pages: 285 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: CFC; GL; JNKH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781591587279
- ISBN
- 9781591587279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.73
€ 79.73