{"product_id":"distributed-learning-and-virtual-librarianship-sharon-almquist-9781591589068","title":"Distributed Learning and Virtual Librarianship","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrought to you by a team of experienced practitioners in the field, this book examines the vast topic of library support for distributed learning, providing both historical and contemporary viewpoints.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat is the best way to deliver research resources to students who live \"off campus\"--as in, \"way off campus,\" in a rural area without a high-speed Internet connection? And where does one find a complete (and accurate) synopsis of copyright guidelines that will prevent well-intentioned librarians from being labeled as the \"copyright police\"? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe answers to these two questions regarding distributed learning--and many more--are contained in \u003ci\u003eDistributed Learning and Virtual Librarianship\u003c\/i\u003e. Written by practitioners in their field of expertise, this book documents the history of distributed learning and discusses current issues in distributed learning librarianship, with a special focus on the role of technology. Topics covered include virtual libraries, reference assistance, E-reserves and document delivery, administrative and marketing issues, and copyright concerns. This text is valuable to librarians working in public, school, and academic libraries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharon Almquist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1591589061\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781591589068\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 1.00d","brand":"Sharon Almquist","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47759287091455,"sku":"9781591589068","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9ed1314-7175-4fee-bd15-92bcb0d6edfa.jpg?v=1765512444","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/distributed-learning-and-virtual-librarianship-sharon-almquist-9781591589068","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}