Periodical Acquisitions and the Internet V11 Edition Contributor(s): Slight-Gibney, Nancy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789006774 ISBN-13: 9780789006776 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $4.70 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1999 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Computers | Internet - General - Computers | Information Technology |
Dewey: 025.283 |
LCCN: 98032065 |
Series: Acquisitions Librarian Series |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.25" W x 8.83" (0.83 lbs) 123 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Periodical Acquisitions and the Internet reveals emerging trends in selecting, acquiring, and accessing electronic journals to help you use and understand these resources for the benefit of your patrons. This book stresses the need for librarians to understand copyright and contract laws, the complexity of the Internet business environment, and the need for constant training in order to take full advantage of electronic information. From Periodical Acquisitions and the Internet, you?ll find proven methods, collection development procedures, and problem-solving techniques that will keep you current to the changes in collection librarianship and help you provide patrons with advanced and easy-to-use resources.Giving you insight into selection policies and plans created by several universities, professionals from Iowa State University, American University, and University of Arizona will give you tips and guidelines for selecting and using electronic journals based on their experiences. With Periodical Acquisitions and the Internet, you?ll receive smart, innovative suggestions on how to make the transition into digital resources easier for you and your patrons, including:
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