Computers for librarians : an introduction to the electronic library /: an introduction to the electronic library. (2003)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Stuart Ferguson with Rodney Hebels.
• Other Names: Ferguson, Stuart, 1953-; Hebels, Rodney, 1969-; Charles Sturt University., Centre for Information Studies.
• Contents: Front Cover; Computers for Librarians: An Introduction to the Electronic Library; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Figures; Preface; CHAPTER 1. The Internet and the Web; Learning objectives; Keywords; Commercial information resources; Electronic journals and newsletters; Electronic reference works; Electronic books; News reports; Government publications; Commercial information; Library catalogues; People; Software; Electronic mail; Discussion lists; Newsgroups; Interactive conferences; Webcasfing; Client/server model; Telnet; World WideWeb (WWW); Hypertext, HTTP and HTML; Webservers. URLs (Uniform Resource Locators)Web browsers; Intranets; Search engines; Subject directories; Basic search features; Search engine functionalities: a 'snapshot'; File transfer protocol (FTP); Libraries and the Internet; Libraries and access to the Internet; Libraries and education; The lessons of the dot-com bubble; References; Review questions; Further resources; CHAPTER 2. Information sources and services; Learning objectives; Keywords; Virtual reference library services; Online information services; Selective dissemination of information (SOl); Aggregator services; Online retrieval systems. DatabasesBibliographic databases; Other types of online database; Text retrieval software; Limitations of boolean searching; Post-retrieval features; Portable databases; CD-ROM databases; Other portable databases; Document delivery services; Automation of reference processes; Development of inhouse resources; Digitisation of collections; Inhouse databases; References; Review questions; Further resources; CHAPTER 3. Access to information resources; Learning objectives; Keywords; Library catalogues; Online catalogues; Other features of online catalogues; Other forms of catalogue. Bibliographic networksCosts of shared cataloguing; Metadata and other standards; Dublin Core (DC); Other metadata standards; Crosswalks; Open Archives Initiative (OAI); OpenURL Framework; References; Review questions; Further resources; CHAPTER 4. Library management system; Learning objectives; Keywords; Systems; What are the features to expect in a cataloguing subsystem?; Original cataloguing; Copy cataloguing; Editing catalogue records; Deletion of catalogue records; Authority control; Output from cataloguing systems; Bibliographic checking; Creation and dispatch of orders. Receipt and accountingClaiming; Impact of ICTs on acquisitions; Loans of library resources; Management of overdue resources; Reservation of library resources; Maintenance of borrower files; Stocktaking; Down-time; Serials control systems; Media management systems; Inter-library loans systems; Reserve collection systems; Management of pictorial collections; Records management systems; Collection evaluation; Other management information; Decision support systems (DSS); Executive information systems; Library management systems and the electronic library; References; Review questions.
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: Wagga Wagga : Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University
• Publication Date: 2003
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvi, 316 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 025.04; Libraries -- Automation; Information technology; Information storage and retrieval systems; Information storage and retrieval systems; Information technology; Libraries -- Automation; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General; Information storage and retrieval systems; Information technology; Libraries -- Automation; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781780634197; 1780634196
• Related ISBNs: 1876938609; 9781876938604
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.