From rhill at asis.org Wed Aug 27 09:54:42 2014 From: rhill at asis.org (Richard Hill) Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:54:42 -0400 Subject: [Sigiii-l] 2014 ASIS&T Annual Meeting now open Message-ID: <388-220148327135442812@LEN-dick-2011> ASIST 2014 Annual Meeting See http://www.asis.org/asist2014/ for full information and to register October 31-November 5, 2014, Seattle, WA Come to Seattle for the 77th ASIS&T Annual Meeting. The theme for this year?s conference is Connecting Collections, Cultures, and Communities - we chose this theme to celebrate the breadth of information science, its historical roots, its user-centeredness, and its unique aim of bringing people together around ideas, thoughts, and the exchange of information and knowledge. The program includes 42 papers, 26 panels, 102 posters, 12 workshops, and many opportunities for socializing at receptions. All in all this conference is packed with intellectually stimulating sessions, lots of opportunities to network and meet new people, and engage in the health and well-being of this wonderful association. We are delighted to present two excellent and accomplished keynote speakers: Kris M. Kutchera is Vice President, Information Technology for the Alaska Air Group Alessandro Acquisti is Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University Richard Hill Executive Director Association for Information Science and Technology 1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510 Silver Spring, MD 20910 FAX: (301) 495-0810 (301) 495-0900 From i.m.johnson at rgu.ac.uk Fri Aug 15 06:30:47 2014 From: i.m.johnson at rgu.ac.uk (IAN JOHNSON (0616285)) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:30:47 -0000 Subject: [Sigiii-l] FIRST BOOK IN NEW IFLA SERIES PUBLISHED Message-ID: <07ccb6d182a04cf6a6ab1d8d2628f0f5@AM2PR01MB0404.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com> IFLA and De Gruyter have launched a new series of books focused on 'Global Studies in Libraries and Information.' This new English language series will serve as a vehicle for peer-reviewed professional and scholarly communication about a rapidly changing field. It will provide thoughtful and authoritative contributions by authors from across the world on the complex global processes involved in the management and dissemination of information and the role of libraries and other information agencies in facilitating access to it. The nature of these processes requires practising librarians and information workers to be aware of the challenges and opportunities that arise internationally. The series is edited by Professor Ian M. Johnson, former Chair of the IFLA Professional Board, advised by an international group of experts. The first title in the series has just been published: E-Government by Kelvin J. Bwalya, and Stephen M. Mutula. ISBN: 978-3-11-030527-2 Format: available as an eBook (PDF), Hardcover, Print/eBook, eBook (EPUB) E-Government is a hot topic. The integration of Information and Communication Technologies into public service delivery worldwide offers a number of promising opportunities. This text refers in particular to the benefits derived from ubiquitous access to and delivery of government services to citizens, business partners and employees. It analyses the fundamental technical and non-technical concepts that are essential for successful implementation of e-Government in diverse environments, especially in developing countries. This book is an indispensable resource for both e-Government practitioners and researchers in that it brings to the fore scholarly scrutiny, scientific debate, and best practice in e-Government. The author has a background in computer and information science and accentuates the multi-disciplinary nature of the issues surrounding e-Government. Further details at: http://www.degruyter.com/view/product/203825 Several more titles are currently in preparation for publication during the next few months, on library and information work in the Arab world, on access to scientific research, and on comparative librarianship. Proposals for new titles are always welcome. Professor Ian Johnson, Chief Editor, IFLA/De Gruyter series: 'Global Studies in Libraries and Information' Aberdeen, Great Britain Phone: +44 1224 740785 Mobile: +44 7719 859239 Skype: ian.m.johnson45 Robert Gordon University is the top university for graduate jobs in the UK (HESA 4 July 2013) Robert Gordon University, a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC 013781. This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Robert Gordon University. Thank you. From i.m.johnson at rgu.ac.uk Sat Aug 30 10:18:38 2014 From: i.m.johnson at rgu.ac.uk (IAN JOHNSON (0616285)) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:18:38 +0000 Subject: [Sigiii-l] Contents of Libri Volume 64, Issue 3 Message-ID: A new issue of 'Libri' is now available online from De Gruyter Online. Please click on the following link http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/libr.2014.64.issue-3/issue-files/libr.2014.64.issue-3.xml and then on each title to view the abstracts: ________________________________________ Evaluating the Learning Effectiveness of an Online Information Literacy Class Based on the Kirkpatrick Framework Chang, Naicheng / Chen, Limei Page 211 ________________________________________ Analysis of the Effects of a Librarian-Prospective Librarian Mentoring Program Noh, Younghee Page 224 ________________________________________ Even We Can Read: Evaluating the Impact of a Project to Expand Library Services to Visually Impaired Users in Rural South Africa Nassimbeni, Mary / Jager, Karin de Page 247 ________________________________________ The Evolution of Library Reference Services: From General to Special, 1876-1920s Deng, Liya Page 254 ________________________________________ Library History: Seeking the Origin of the Chinese Library from Its Tradition Zheng, Yunyan Page 263 ________________________________________ Celsus Library of Ephesus: The Man and the City behind the Famous Fa?ade Finley, Susan Page 277 ________________________________________ Copyright Laws in the Arab World: A Shifting Predicament in the Digital Era Houissa, Ali Page 293 ________________________________________ Information Sources Used by Nigerian Lawyers for Task-Related Activities Adewale, Nafisat Toyin / Mansor, Yushiana Page 307 ------------------------------------------------------------- Professor Ian Johnson, Joint Editor, Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Services, Aberdeen, Great Britain Phone: +44 1224 740785 Mobile: +44 7719 859239 Skype: ian.m.johnson45 Libri: Read at http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/libr Submit manuscripts at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/libri Robert Gordon University is the top university for graduate jobs in the UK (HESA 4 July 2013) Robert Gordon University, a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC 013781. 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