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Chapter 1 Introduction to Libraries and Its History |
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2 | (1) |
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1.2 The History of Libraries |
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3 | (2) |
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1.4 The Changing Role of Libraries |
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1.5 The Issues Surrounding Libraries |
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13 | (2) |
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15 | (2) |
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Chapter 2 Reference Materials In Libraries |
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2.2 Meaning Of Reference Materials |
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2.3 Categories Of Reference Materials |
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22 | (1) |
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2.4 Types Of Reference Materials |
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2.5 Advantages And Disadvantages Of Library Reference Materials |
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27 | (2) |
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2.6 Evolution Of Reference Materials |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (2) |
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Chapter 3 Reference Services and The Sources |
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3.2 Types Of Reference Sources |
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3.3 Types Of Reference Tools |
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3.4 Why Do We Need Reference Services? |
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42 | (2) |
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3.5 Types Of Reference Service |
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44 | (3) |
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Chapter 4 Virtual Reference Libraries |
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52 | (2) |
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4.2 Types Of Reference Questions |
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54 | (2) |
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56 | (1) |
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4.5 Impact Of Computers And Information Technology |
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58 | (1) |
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4.6 Digital Reference Service/Virtual Reference Service |
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59 | (4) |
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4.7 Development Of Virtual Reference Libraries |
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4.8 Mobile Technology And Virtual Reference Libraries |
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64 | (3) |
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4.9 Advantages And Disadvantages Of Virtual Reference Libraries |
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Chapter 5 Library And Information Science |
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5.6 Information Needs, Community Information And Information Seeking Behavior |
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Chapter 6 Library Management And Reference Material Management |
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6.2 Importance Of Library Management And Reference Material Management |
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6.3 Top Reasons Why Library Requires A Library Management System |
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6.4 Role Of Technology In Library Management And Reference Material Management |
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6.5 Why Privacy Is Important In Library Management And Reference Material Management |
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Chapter 7 Bibliographies Recommended Reference Books |
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7.2 Bibliography - Definitions |
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7.3 The Origins Of Bibliography |
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7.4 Different Types Of Bibliography |
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7.5 Standard Citation Styles Used In Bibliographies |
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7.6 Standard Bibliography Format |
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7.7 Bibliographies For Non-Book Sources |
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7.8 Importance Of Bibliography |
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Chapter 8 Computerized Library System And Reference Materials |
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130 | (2) |
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8.2 Online Database Searching-Bibliographic Utilities |
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132 | (2) |
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8.3 Searching Against Teaching |
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8.4 Online Searching: Commercial Databases |
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8.5 Optical Disc Technology |
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8.6 Database Modeling In Computerized Library |
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8.7 Library Usage As Well As Business Rules And Policies |
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140 | (3) |
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143 | (2) |
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Chapter 9 Technology For Reference Material In Libraries |
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145 | (22) |
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146 | (3) |
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9.2 Introduction To Reference Work In The Digital Age |
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149 | (2) |
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9.3 Reference Services And Sources |
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151 | (2) |
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9.4 Expansion Of Reference Service Media |
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Chapter 10 The Future of Libraries |
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10.2 Which Future For Libraries? |
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10.3 Scenarios Of The Future |
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10.4 Ten Ways The Library Of The Future Will Be Different |
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10.5 Library Of The Future: Eight Technologies We Would Love To See |
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10.6 Case Study: Ambition And Opportunity A Strategy For Public Libraries In Scotland 2015-2020 |
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