Author: Susanne Caro
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838915973
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Government documents, both physical and electronic, constitute a rich and varied resource that calls for special attention. And because government information is useful and pervasive in nearly every kind of library, more and more librarians of all types need to know how to work effectively with federal, state, and international resources. This contributed volume gathers the expertise of experienced government information librarians from across the country. Providing real-world insight into the work, collections, and interests of this discipline, this book surveys the wide variety of government information and the people who use it;discusses what it’s like to be a government documents librarian, from the first day on the job through taking on a management role;addresses networking, training, and other essential tools for collaboration and learning;covers space planning, streamlining, disaster preparedness and response, the increasing prevalence of digital information, and other key collection issues;offers best practices for connecting library users with government information;looks at research guides, workshops, and other teaching and training topics; andexplores advocating for transparency and access to information, promoting government documents to library users, and using exhibits as community outreach. 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.
Government Information Essentials
Government Publication Collections in Academic Libraries
Author: Siew Mun Khoo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Academic libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Academic libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States: Record groups 171-515
Author: United States. National Archives and Records Administration
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Developing Collections of U.S. Government Publications
Author: Peter Hernon
Publisher: Greenwich, Conn. : Jai Press
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher: Greenwich, Conn. : Jai Press
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Government Publications
Author: Bernard M. Fry
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 148315601X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 827
Book Description
Government Publications: Key Papers is a compilation of papers that covers various topics related to government publications. The book presents materials drawn from a variety of sources, such as public domains, book chapters, and periodicals from different countries. The text contains 61 chapters organized into 15 parts; each part covers a specific area, such as sorting and labeling of publications, library systems, reference services, and municipal and state publications. The book dedicates several parts to British, Canadian, and Australian publications. This book will be of great value to individuals who have an interest in government information.
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 148315601X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 827
Book Description
Government Publications: Key Papers is a compilation of papers that covers various topics related to government publications. The book presents materials drawn from a variety of sources, such as public domains, book chapters, and periodicals from different countries. The text contains 61 chapters organized into 15 parts; each part covers a specific area, such as sorting and labeling of publications, library systems, reference services, and municipal and state publications. The book dedicates several parts to British, Canadian, and Australian publications. This book will be of great value to individuals who have an interest in government information.
Government publications collections in libraries
Author: Geoffrey Hamilton
Publisher: [Berlin] : Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
ISBN:
Category : Acquisition of government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Discusses difficulties faced by libraries in making government publications available to the public. Notes the need for special training of librarians to deal with such publications. Considers the role of IFLA.
Publisher: [Berlin] : Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
ISBN:
Category : Acquisition of government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Discusses difficulties faced by libraries in making government publications available to the public. Notes the need for special training of librarians to deal with such publications. Considers the role of IFLA.
Directory of Government Document Collections & Librarians
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Documents librarians
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Documents librarians
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Open Government: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1522598618
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 2581
Book Description
Open government initiatives have become a defining goal for public administrators around the world. As technology and social media tools become more integrated into society, they provide important frameworks for online government and community collaboration. However, progress is still necessary to create a method of evaluation for online governing systems for effective political management worldwide. Open Government: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that explores the use of open government initiatives and systems in the executive, legislative, and judiciary sectors. It also examines the use of technology in creating a more affordable, participatory, and transparent public-sector management models for greater citizen and community involvement in public affairs. Highlighting a range of topics such as data transparency, collaborative governance, and bureaucratic secrecy, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for government officials, leaders, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and academicians seeking current research on open government initiatives.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1522598618
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 2581
Book Description
Open government initiatives have become a defining goal for public administrators around the world. As technology and social media tools become more integrated into society, they provide important frameworks for online government and community collaboration. However, progress is still necessary to create a method of evaluation for online governing systems for effective political management worldwide. Open Government: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that explores the use of open government initiatives and systems in the executive, legislative, and judiciary sectors. It also examines the use of technology in creating a more affordable, participatory, and transparent public-sector management models for greater citizen and community involvement in public affairs. Highlighting a range of topics such as data transparency, collaborative governance, and bureaucratic secrecy, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for government officials, leaders, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and academicians seeking current research on open government initiatives.
Government Information Essentials
Author: Susanne Caro
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838916082
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
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.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838916082
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
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.
Directory of Government Document Collections & Librarians
Author: American Library Association. Government Documents Round Table
Publisher: Bethesda, MD : Congressional Information Service
ISBN:
Category : Depository libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Publisher: Bethesda, MD : Congressional Information Service
ISBN:
Category : Depository libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description