Language Arts & Disciplines : Library & Information Science

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Asian Digital Libraries, ICADL 2007, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, in December 2007. The 41 revised full papers, 15 revised short papers, and extended abstracts of 10 poster papers presented together with 3 keynote and 3 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 154 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on usability and evaluation, digital archives, information retrieval techniques, multilingual techniques, information seeking and use, european dls, multimedia digital libraries, digital library 2.0, information mining, user interfaces, digital libraries and education, information organization, and posters. more...

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Provides a systematic method of identifying, evaluating and comparing information needs, and examines the role of the Internet in meeting these needs. more...

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Analysing resources for the digital library, this title examines investments in staff with regard to hiring, training and mentoring, teams and teamwork and project management and implementation. It also discusses the importance of input and feedback from digital library users. more...

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With data from the United States and Europe, Jon Miller and Linda Kimmel examine the public's understanding of and attitude toward biotechnology and biomedicine while they present methods of introducing cutting edge science to the. nonscientist. Biomedical Communications illustrates how vital it is for researchers, journalists, and policy makers to clearly communicate their findings in a way that avoids general misconception or confusion. The authors explore how to acquire information about biomedical policy, discuss strategies for informing consumers, and present tactics for improving biomedical communication with the public. more...

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Authors and illustrators spend years developing their creative visions. It is only fitting that their artistic integrity is preserved using beautiful, functional, and creative props for performing the book or poem at story time. What if you could make great props in a reasonable amount of time, learn tips to safely store them, and adapt them for a variety of uses and audiences over the years?. Now you can thoroughly engage your audience in the quality and spirit of your presentation when you use these ''permission granted'' plans, scripts, and props that reflect the original works. Books in Bloom outlines the step-by-step process and proves anyone can do it. Covering every question and concern, and supported with all the resources to do both the creative and the administrative tasks (such as copyright releases and script adaptations), this is a must-have resource. Following the step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to make these props that range in difficulty—from ''easy,'' taking two or three hours, to ''expert'' level, taking up to 20 hours. By understanding the developmental underpinnings and mastering all the steps throughout the process, you will be ready to tackle your own projects. You'll learn:. Which books or poems are best suited to which presentation. Key tips for adapting books into scripts, complete with suggested movement and sounds. How to go about getting permission to create a multi-media adaptation. Proven methods to move beyond what is commonly available. Thoroughly organized instructions, complete time lines, materials lists, and scripts are provided, making it easy to offer inspired presentations. For all those children's librarians, school media specialists, storytellers, teachers, and day-care workers willing to take the next step to transform story time into a truly magical experience, this guide will spark the imaginations of all those committed to sharing literature with children. more...

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