Download or read book Government Documents Librarianship written by Lisa A. Ennis and published by Information Today, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book begins by looking at career opportunities in both Federal Depository Libraries (FDLs) and non-depository libraries with government documents collections. It then discusses skills and traits; networking and training options; managing and administering people, paperwork, and collections; and both public services and technical services issues.
Download or read book Government Information Essentials written by Susanne Caro and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2017-09-14 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more government publications becoming freely available, this volume fills an important need, presenting concrete guidance that will help librarians flourish in this crucial field.
Download or read book The Changing Face of Government Information written by Suhasini L. Kumar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn what innovative changes lie in the future of government information The Changing Face of Government Information comprehensively examines the way government documents’ librarians acquire, provide access, and provide reference services in the new electronic environment. Noted experts discuss the impact electronic materials have had on the Government Printing Office (GPO), the reference services within the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), and the new opportunities in the transition from paper-based information policy to an electronic e-government. This source reveals the latest changes in the field of government documents librarianship and the knowledge and expertise needed to teach users how to access what they need from this enormous wealth of government information. Major changes have taken place in the way government information is created, disseminated, accessed, and preserved. The Changing Face of Government Information explains in detail the tremendous change taking place in libraries and government documents librarianship. Topics include the increasing accessibility to the federally funded technical report literature, information on the Patriot Act’s effect on the status of libraries in the aftermath of 9/11, the uses of Documents Data Miner©, and information about catalogs, indexes, and full text databases. This book also provides a selective bibliography of print and electronic sources about Native Americans and the Federal Government, as well as specific sources for information about the environment, such as EPA air data, DOE energy information, information on flora and fauna, hazardous waste, land use, and water. Each chapter is extensively referenced and several chapters use appendixes, tables, and charts to ensure understanding of data. This useful book gives readers the opportunity to learn: how the University of Oregon successfully integrated its business reference service and map collection into its government documents collection the results of a survey of FDLP institutions identifying the factors contributing to the reorganization of services details of the pilot project undertaken by the University of Arizona Library along with the United States Government Printing Office’s Library Programs Service to create a model for a virtual depository library which critical features are missing in today’s e-government reference service models details of the GPO’s plans to provide perpetual access to both electronic and tangible information resources—and the strategies to authenticate government publications on the Internet The Changing Face of Government Information is stimulating, horizon-expanding reading for librarians, professors, students, and researchers.
Download or read book Library Handbook U S government documents in small libraries written by American Library Association and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Government Documents Librarianship written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The University of Michigan Documents Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, presents a collection of Web sites of resources related to librarianship and U.S. government documents. Topics include associations, depository libraries, teaching materials, government information policy, and more.
Download or read book Directory of Government Document Collections Librarians written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Finding and Using U S Government Information written by Bethany Latham and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States Federal Government produces a massive trove of valuable information – but these resources are often difficult to locate and utilize, requiring the addition of another layer of cognizance and expertise to the librarian’s traditional skill set. Finding and UsingU.S. Government Information: A Practical Guide will: Serve as a guide to the vast universe of government information, with a special focus on digital methods of delivery Provide librarians with the tools they need to understand how government information is produced, organized, located, and accessed for most effectual use For those new to the government information landscape and government information specialists alike, this volume will also offer an annotated listing by subject which can serve as a ready-reference tool for some of the most widely-useful government information resources While geared primarily towards reference and instruction librarians, acquisitions and collection development librarians may also find this book useful in making purchasing decisions in light of resources freely available from the US Federal Government
Download or read book Digitizing Your Collection written by Susanne Caro and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digitizing your collection is not only a great way to increase access to your materials, it also engages patrons on a whole new level and helps communicate your library’s value. But with staff time and resources already spread thin, it can be a challenge to plan and undertake a digitization initiative. The good news is that public libraries across the country have done just that. Here, the authors share lessons and tips for success, showing the way to getting your collection online. With succinct and practical guidance that can be adapted to any size institution, this book explains why public libraries should take digitization seriously, listing key points that can be used to get stakeholders on board;points out what you should consider before undertaking a digitization project;discusses copyright and other access-related issues;shows how public libraries are handling funding and finding collaborative partners; shares ways that libraries have used digitization projects for community outreach and to promote collections; and offers advice on marketing and media.Many libraries across the country have found ways to create wonderful digital collections, and this book shows you how you can too.
Download or read book Directory of Government Document Collections Librarians written by American Library Association. Government Documents Round Table and published by Bethesda, MD : Congressional Information Service. This book was released on 1984 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fundamentals of Government Information written by Cassandra J. Hartnett and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Government data and resources are uniquely useful to researchers and other library users. But without a roadmap, sifting through the sheer quantity of information to find the right answers is foolhardy. The first edition of this text is well established as an essential navigational tool for both LIS students and professionals; now this newly revised, peer-reviewed update is even more attuned to new sources and types of government information and how best to locate them. Unmatched in its scope, this book covers such key topics as the history of government information, from its colorful beginnings to the era of Wikileaks, Edward Snowden, and data breaches;how to think like a government documents librarian in order to find information efficiently, plus other research tips;all types of law resources and information, including public laws and the U.S. Code, Case Law and the judicial branch, and regulations;Congressional literature, from bills and committee hearings to the U.S. Congressional Serial Set;patents, trademarks, and intellectual property;census data, educational information, and other statistical resources;health information, with an in-depth look at the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the trend toward and impact of online medical records; and science, environmental, and energy resources from agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.Exercises throughout the text support instruction, while the approachable and well-organized style make it ideal for day-to-day reference use.
Download or read book Government Publications written by Bernard Mitchell Fry and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Technology and Documents Librarianship written by Meckler Communications (Firm) and published by Westport, CT : Meckler Pub.. This book was released on 1983 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Federal Depository Library Directory written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the official GPO directory information (names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc.) of all federal depository libraries. The electronic version is created from the PROFILE portion of the LPS PAMALA database. The results screens include links to each library's latest Item Lister item selection profile record, and, as applicable, a hotlinked email address and a Depository Web site URL. This database is updated on the first Friday of the month.
Download or read book Library Records for Government Publications written by Anne Ethelyn Markley and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book U S Government Documents in Small Libraries written by James Ingersoll Wyer and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fulfilling Madison s Vision written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Children s Bureau written by United States. Children's Bureau and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
