Boosting the Knowledge Economy: Learning Services in Educational, Cultural and Corporate Environments
- ISBN-10
- 1780634536
- ISBN-13
- 9781780634531
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 196
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-03-15
- Publisher
- Chandos Publishing
- Author
- Francisco Javier Calzada-Prado
Description
Boosting the Knowledge Economy: Learning Services in Educational, Cultural and Corporate Environments provides a fresh look at this key area, presenting a comprehensive, international and up-to-date overview of learning services, from basic concepts, to cutting-edge practices and guidance on developing learning programs. Chapters introduce knowledge economy and learning services, discuss learning services in the context of different institutions, such as libraries and museums, explore principles and strategies on the implementation of learning services, and cover implications for the LIS profession. Presents a contemporary view on DRM and fair use for librarians in the context of contemporary technology Addresses file standards in relation to devices in libraries Demonstrates ways that librarians can support and engage students using emerging digital technologies Identifies low- or no-cost solutions available to assist librarians to fully engage with users through technology in the digital milieu
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