Presents a collection of essays that explore some of the most important printed collections which were brought together to form the British Museum Library in 1753, focusing on the individuals whose personal interests and taste they reflect.

The Internet has become a major player in music market, especially thanks to online sales from sources such as iTunes. From online purchasing to great artist sites like Gorillaz, Lenny Kravitz, and Iggy Pop to recording companies, labels, ringtone sites, online radios, and more, this work is a guide for researching and enjoying music online.

Electronic books are now having a major impact on library collections. This book provides models for acquisitions policies and reports on several surveys of faculty and librarian attitudes toward e-books. It also discusses issues in acquiring cataloguing and collection development regarding this important library resource.

As open access initiatives, electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) provide Internet access to graduate student research documents from hundreds of academic institutions, thus furthering international scholarly communication. This book presents a comprehensive treatise on ETDs.

Helps librarians and information professionals to design, implement, and manage solutions to provide online access to e-journals and e-resources. This book contains topics including reconfiguring acquisition models, electronic resource management (ERM) systems, skill sets necessary for e-resource management, and efficiency enhancement.

Part of a series which discusses the foundations of library and information science, this volume focuses on issues in collection management, covering such topics as acquisitions and development and its place in the library and cultural diversity as a collection.

Covers topics such as: books for boys, girls, and tweens; graphic novels; historical fiction for hipsters; nailbiting mystery and suspense; Gen-X sci-fi; and more. This title is useful as a resource for school and public librarians.

A guide to providing content for dissemination electronically. It provides a step-by-step introduction to the why, how, and frequently asked questions of digital content and how to license it. It also examines the context in which licensing takes place. It includes guidance on how to ensure the most effective use is made of electronic resources.

As open access initiatives, electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) provide Internet access to graduate student research documents from hundreds of academic institutions, thus furthering international scholarly communication. This book presents a comprehensive treatise on ETDs.

Suitable for practitioners, administrators, educators and students, this book covers collection management, resource sharing, legal issues and education.

A collection of articles on the assessment of library collections in a consortial environment. It assesses collections from the authors' own vantage points, considering such diverse factors as cost, regional depositories, book reviews, and faculty input.

Britain's rich historical heritage is witnessed in the archives contained in The British Library and Public Record Office. This book displays, in chronological order, treasures and key documents from these and other sources which illuminate defining moments in British history.

Creating electronic open access peer-reviewed scholarly journals requires a great deal of specialized knowledge that spans library science, web development, intellectual property rights and publishing, as well as well issues that are unique to the activity itself. This book addresses the issues of creating an open access journal.

Guides high school students & lifelong learners in reading selection. Contains lists of recommended books for reading to prepare for college Section one divides the books into different genres, with a brief note each, and section two offers a chronological listing, giving snapshots history, and the evolution of the selections.

IBSS is a useful tool for librarians, university departments, research institutions and any public or private institution whose work requires access to up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge on the social sciences.

Takes the reader through many aspects of a library's collection including the user, current holdings, selection, and acquisition of new materials. This work considers budgets, and how books are made available in 21st century markets. It describes methods for assessing library vendors.

A guide to the standard responsibilities ER librarians address daily including: knowing the rights libraries have as consumers of information under United States copyright law, understanding licensing terms and conditions, negotiating licenses to support the needs of the subscribing institution, and managing these resources once subscribed.