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The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher

8 reviews
Randolph Hock

Information Today, Inc., 2007

An indispensable guide to searching the web
I was looking for the second edition of this book, which is perhaps some indication of how valuable I consider the first edition to be! Yes, the other reviewers have some good points, the page numbers are hard to read, some of the information in the tables is not so clear... but hang on... you do get over 200 pages stacked with information, tips, tools, references and explanations of how things ...

What's the Alternative? Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros

1 review
Rachel Singer Gordon

Information Today, Inc., 2008

For those with library science degrees, a job as a librarian does not have the be the only option
For those with library science degrees, a job as a librarian does not have the be the only option. "What's the Alternative?: Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros" is a guide for would be librarians and ex-librarians who want to apply their skills to another career field and are not entirely sure how to get started on these new career paths. Providing countless ideas for librarians and tips ...

Library 2.0: A Guide to Participatory Library Service

1 review
Michael E. Casey and Laura C. Savastinuk

Information Today, Inc., 2007

A key to developing lasting libraries
Strategies and projects which have helped over a hundred public libraries gain community support and funding are outlined in a reference highly recommended for both libraries at all levels, from school to community, to educators who want to gain insights into what makes up a set of winning programs and services reaching out to the community. From building youth services and interest to making ...

Theories of Information Behavior (Asist Monograph)

2 reviews

Information Today, 2005

amazon books
Book came within a reasonable amount of time. I am well pleased with my order from Amazon.

Building & Running a Successful Research Business: A Guide for the Independent Information Professional

11 reviews
Mary Ellen Bates

Information Today, Inc., 2003

Great book on how information pros work
I bought this book hoping for tips on research, and I got what I wanted. I was also impressed by how this book was organized. It contains a LOT of information, and it seems to me that this information is all relevant and useful. If finding information and doing research is part of your career, this would be a good book to have. I'd also recommend it for people who are likely to hire information ...

Information Representation and Retrieval in the Digital Age (Asist Monograph Series)

1 review
Heting Chu

Information Today, 2003

A first-rate resource for dedicated students
Information Representation And Retrieval In The Digital Age by Heting Chu (Associate Professor, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University), is a scholarly study of the history, development, and science of information representation and retrieval from the turn of the 20th century to the modern day. Studying means of indexing, summarizing, issues of language in ...

Excellence Every Day: Make the Daily Choice-Inspire Your Employees and Amaze Your Customers

1 review
Lior Arussy

Information Today, Inc., 2008

A must read for managers and employees alike
This is a must read for any person looking to separate their customer service team from the rest. As shown in his previous books, Arussy is a visionary when it comes to defining the service we give our customers. This book takes that definition to a new level and defines excellence for us in a new light. Not only will managers and employees alike re-define excellence both in their professional ...

Teaching Web Search Skills: Techniques And Strategies Of Top Trainers

2 reviews
Greg R. Notess

Information Today, 2006

On Teaching Searching, Not Serching Itself.
The most important thing to note about this book is that it is not about how to go search the internet. It is a book aimed at people who teach classes on how to go search the internet. As such, it talks about things like which search engines to teach, analyzing your audience because what you teach a novice is different than experienced users, organizing the class, terminology, etc. The book ...

Social Software in Libraries: Building Collaboration, Communication, and Community Online

2 reviews
Meredith G. Farkas

Information Today, Inc., 2007

An outstanding, practical reference.
SOCIAL SOFTWARE IN LIBRARIES: BUILDING COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ONLINE is for any college-level collection catering to library science students as well as practicing librarians: it surveys social software, which lets libraries interact online with the communities they serve. Chapters provide librarians with the information needed to implement blogs, RSS, wikis and other types of ...

Listen Up! Podcasting for Schools and Libraries

1 review
Linda W. Braun

Information Today, Inc., 2007

A top pick for both college-level education libraries and general-interest collections.
Teachers, librarians and educators who need to understand the technology and potentials of podcasting will welcome LISTEN UP! PODCASTING FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. It comes from an educational technology specialist who explore podcasting and why it's a useful tool for libraries, covering content and mechanics of operation and showing how schools and libraries can best utilize the technology to ...

Knowledge Management in Practice: Connections and Context

Information Today Inc, 2008

This is the third entry in an ambitious, highly regarded KM book series edited by T. Kanti Srikantaiah and Michael E. D. Koenig. Where Knowledge Management for the Information Professional (2000) offered information professionals an introduction to KM and Knowledge Management Lessons Learned (2004) assessed KM applications and innovations, Knowledge Management in Practice looks at how KM can be and is being implemented in organizations today. ...

The Thriving Library: Successful Strategies for Challenging Times

1 review
Marylaine Block

Information Today, Inc., 2007

Any collection catering to librarians will want this
Public librarians seeking a tried-and-tested guide to strategies used to gain community support and funding will find THE THRIVING LIBRARY: SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES FOR CHALLENGING TIMES an important pick. Any collection catering to library administrators will find plenty of rich detail here, from strategies for promoting youth services and community partnership projects to marketing approaches, web ...

Super Searchers on Competitive Intelligence: The Online and Offline Secrets of Top CI Researchers (Super ...

2 reviews
Margaret Metcalf Carr

Information Today, Inc., 2003

Super Searchers - Competitive Intelligence
In this book, Margaret (Peggy) Carr interviewed 17 well-known CI researchers and looked into the process of how they tackle CI projects. Each researcher revealed many of the tactics used in their work. At the end of each chapter, there is a Super Searcher Power Tips section, recapping the highlights of the interview. Even as an experienced researcher (and editor of The CyberSkeptic's Guide to ...

The Skeptical Business Searcher: The Information Advisor's Guide to Evaluating Web Data, Sites, and Sources

1 review
Robert Berkman

Information Today, Inc., 2005

A fine guide internet researchers will find essential
In The Skeptical Business Searcher: The Information Advisor's Guide To Evaluating Web Data, Sites, And Sources, business information expert Robert Berkman identifies the tools and methods for evaluating no-cost online information sources in a fine guide internet researchers will find essential to understanding business site values. Researchers will learn how to gain access to everything from ...

Information Tomorrow; Reflections on Technology ad the Future of Public and Academic Libraries

1 review

Information Today, Inc., 2007

INFORMATION TOMORROW is key to understanding.
INFORMATION TOMORROW: REFLECTIONS ON TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC AND ACADEMIC LIBRARIES is a 'must' for any college-level collection strong in library science or information technology. Chapters bring together some 20 of modern thinkers who discuss libraries and technology - and ways in which technology is impacting library services. Any working in library science needs to consider the ...

The Web Library: Building a World Class Personal Library with Free Web Resources

16 reviews
Nicholas Tomaiuolo

Information Today, Inc., 2004

Excellent resource and web site
I usually steer clear of web site directory books because they become obsolete very quickly. This book presents more than lists of sites. It contains some unusual and even provocative information concerning whether it is preferable to read in hardcopy or online; it also has interviews with people who create content at the freebie sites and this gave me a fresh perspective on the availability of ...

Super Searchers Make It on Their Own: Top Independent Information Professionals Share Their Secrets for ...

2 reviews
Suzanne Sabroski

Information Today, Inc., 2002

Very Informative
This book covers eleven information professionals who started their own business and succeeded. Each chapter is dedicated to one person, sporting his or her picture, a short bio, their email address and their URL. The chapters are written in a casual, interview style which is makes it a highly interesting read. These individuals were asked about their background and how they became interested ...

Cashing In With Content: How Innovative Marketers Use Digital Information to Turn Browsers into Buyers

17 reviews
David Meerman Scott

Information Today, Inc., 2005

Serious Business Strategies with Serious Free Information
I read a lot of books on Internet marketing, some useful, but many are too confusing to be practical. Not so with David Meerman Scott's Cashing In With Content (CyberAge/Information Today, 2005). Scott shows how to make money by giving away good information strategically. He provides strategies-by-example for the kind of win-win that seems to drive successful Internet marketing these days. ...

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