{"product_id":"providing-effective-library-services-for-jo-webb-9781856045896","title":"Providing Effective Library Services for Research","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe emphasis on principles and techniques in the book means that it is perfect reading for busy practitioners but it is also eminently suitable for students and researchers trying to get to grips with this tricky area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eResearchers rely on libraries to provide the information they need; equally, supporting research is a fundamental reason for libraries' existence. This book is first to explore the crucial relationship between libraries and researchers, focusing on developing and managing effective library services to support research and researchers. It covers researchers' information-seeking behaviour, their needs and wants; reviews the management and service response; and then places these issues into a wider strategic context.\u003cp\u003eKey topics are: \u003cbr\u003ewhat is research?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecurrent issues in the research community\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edefining research and researchers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecollection management in support of research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe researcher's toolkit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe information literate researcher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe role of the library in supporting research activity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efuturewatch \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReadership: This book will inform and advise all those who work with researchers in libraries, combining practical advice with an exploration of fundamental issues relating to the relationship between research and libraries. It will be essential reading for all who work in academic and research libraries. The emphasis on principles and techniques in the book means that it is perfect reading for busy practitioners but it is also eminently suitable for students and researchers trying to get to grips with this tricky area.\u003cp\u003eResearchers rely on libraries to provide the information they need; equally, supporting research is a fundamental reason for libraries' existence. This book is first to explore the crucial relationship between libraries and researchers, focusing on developing and managing effective library services to support research and researchers. It covers researchers' information-seeking behaviour, their needs and wants; reviews the management and service response; and then places these issues into a wider strategic context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey topics are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- what is research?\u003cbr\u003e- current issues in the research community\u003cbr\u003e- defining research and researchers\u003cbr\u003e- collection management in support of research\u003cbr\u003e- the researcher's toolkit\u003cbr\u003e- the information literate researcher\u003cbr\u003e- the role of the library in supporting research activity\u003cbr\u003e- futurewatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReadership: This book will inform and advise all those who work with researchers in libraries, combining practical advice with an exploration of fundamental issues relating to the relationship between research and libraries. It will be essential reading for all who work in academic and research libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jo Webb,Pat Gannon-Leary,Moira Bent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1856045897\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781856045896\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Facet Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/20\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2008 pg. 281","brand":"Jo Webb","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48450032369919,"sku":"9781856045896","price":96.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0e138909-3d10-47e8-9f29-de3b0157139b.jpg?v=1777265934","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/providing-effective-library-services-for-jo-webb-9781856045896","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}