| Engineering Libraries: Building Collections and Delivering Services Contributor(s): Conkling, Thomas W. (Author), Musser, Linda R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789016737 ISBN-13: 9780789016737 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $74.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2002 Annotation: This groundbreaking book provides state-of-the-art information on engineering libraries and librarianship. It focuses on providing engineering information services, from establishing a collection to innovative uses of the Web. Engineering Libraries offers expert advice on developing a collection, instructing users, assessing services, and providing services to varied user populations. It also reviews the state of scientific communication and progress toward digital libraries. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
| Dewey: 026.62 |
| LCCN: 2001051724 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 8.32" W x 6.3" (0.90 lbs) 258 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Provide top-flight services in this highly specialized field This groundbreaking book provides state-of-the-art information on one of the most useful library specialties. Engineering Libraries: Building Collections and Delivering Services is designed for information professionals at all levels of expertise, from new practitioners to specialists in science and engineering. It shows how you can provide top-notch service by designing programs around the genuine needs of the users.Previous books in this field have generally covered only the engineering literature and databases. However, Engineering Libraries focuses on the practical aspects of providing user-friendly information services in an engineering environment. The suggestions and advice are eminently practical and designed for immediate usability. It also reviews the state of scientific communication and progress toward digital libraries.Engineering Libraries offers solid expertise on the fundamental issues of this branch of information science, including:
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