Books in the Advances in Library and Information Science series

Highlights the struggles that developing countries face in terms of information gaps and information-seeking user behaviour. The publication highlights ways in which users in developing countries can benefit from properly implementing LIS services. Researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in the design and delivery of information services will benefit from this collection of research.

Presents the latest scholarly information on library engagement in official emergency response and how these institutions can offer community aid in disaster situations. Featuring extensive coverage on a number of topics such as hazard analysis, mitigation planning, and local command structure, this publication is designed for academics, researchers, and practitioners.

Presnts the latest research on approaches for adopting and implementing various facets of knowledge management in academia. Featuring expansive coverage on a range of topics and perspectives, such as knowledge mapping, social media applications, and linked data, this publication is ideally designed for librarians, students, managers, and scholars.

Addresses the processes that encompass digital conversion and preservation of information into electronic formats. This book provides exhaustive coverage on the details of digital preservation, lists the latest happenings in this field, and spreads awareness of this topic in order to keep the expansion of converting digital ongoing.

Presents the latest scholarly material on the role of libraries for the effective delivery of information resources to optimize the study of biological data. Highlighting innovative perspectives across a range of topics, such as collection development and information accessibility, this publication is for professionals, managers, computer scientists, graduate students, and practitioners.

Presents the latest research on the application of current innovations in the fields of architecture and archaeology to promote the conservation of cultural heritage. Highlighting a range of real-world applications and digital tools, this book is designed for upper-level students, professionals, researchers, and academics interested in the preservation of cultures.

Provides a resource to promote Sino-US communication and collaboration between their academic libraries. In considering the relationship between China and the West, this publication serves as a timely reflection on the expanding global field of information science. It is intended for librarians, researchers, university administrators, and information scientists in both the US and China.

Addresses the problems of usability and search optimization in digital libraries. With topics addressing all aspects of information seeking activity, the research found in this book provides insight into library user experiences and human-computer interaction when searching online databases of all types.

Examines cooperation efforts employed by librarians, allowing them to provide more services and resources to their patrons with an emphasis on the digital tools and resources being used in such collaborations. This volume features research on various types of partnerships and institutional relationships, as well as the overall benefits of these collaborations.

A reference source for the latest scholarly research on and methods for utilizing existing spaces within libraries to facilitate collection development in addition to discussions on how on-campus and off-campus partnerships can assist in this endeavor. This volume focuses on issues related to faculty and researcher collaborations, collection management, and professional development.

Presents the latest scholarly research on the existing and emerging trends in special library management including technological advances, the importance of social media outlets, and the necessary professional practices to maintain efficiency and success within a library setting. This publication is an essential reference source for academics, researchers, librarians, and advanced level students.

Brings together the latest scholarly research, theories, and case studies to investigate the scale and types of disasters that can impact a library. It features timely, research based chapters and case studies on crisis management, emergency response, exhibition loans, natural disasters, preserving archives, public and staff safety, and risk assessment.

Addresses the challenging task of collection development in modern academic libraries, which is largely learned on the job. This publication contains practical advice and innovative strategies and will therefore be essential for current collection development librarians and future librarians seeking guidance in this complex position.

Highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and non-governmental institutions, organisations, and groups in order to promote, develop, and maintain librarianship and the library profession around the world. This publication is essential for graduate students, researchers, teachers, and LIS administrators in the field of library science.

Proposes new ideas for reinventing reference collections and interfaces to fit the needs of today's researchers. Chapters examine the issues of reference context and discoverability in school, public, and academic libraries as well as within the reference publishing community.

Introduces firsthand knowledge on the funding, organizational structures, and governance related to the public law library. This book includes comprehensive research for current and future public law librarians to provide administrative guidance and professional sources essential for running a public law library.

As more associations struggle with limited professional development funding, the opportunities for library and information experts to advance their skills are being examined in a more effective and cost-efficient manner. This title examines the future of library professional development by investigating the aspects that make these development events worthwhile.

As physical collections go digital, the organisational procedures, budgets, and usage patterns of libraries must evolve to meet this change by identifying the various issues that are essential in understanding the management of e-resources. This title provides relevant theoretical and practical details from an international perspective on the current e-resources landscape.