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OvervieweResearch presents new challenges in managing data. This book explains to librarians and other information specialists what eResearch is, how it impacts library services and collections, and how to contribute to eResearch activities at their parent institutions. Today's librarians need to be technology-savvy information experts who understand how to manage datasets. Demystifying eResearch: A Primer for Librarians prepares librarians for careers that involve eResearch, clearly defining what it is and how it impacts library services and collections, explaining key terms and concepts, and explaining the importance of the field. You will come to understand exactly how the use of networked computing technologies enhances and supports collaboration and innovative methods particularly in scientific research, learn about eResearch library initiatives and best practices, and recognize the professional development opportunities that eResearch offers. This book takes the broad approach to the complex topic of eResearch and how it pertains to the library community, providing an introduction that will be accessible to readers without a background in electronic research. The author presents a conceptual overview of eResearch with real-world examples of electronic research activities to quickly increase your familiarity with eResearch and awareness of the current state of eResearch librarianship. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Victoria MartinPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.369kg ISBN: 9781610695206ISBN 10: 1610695208 Pages: 210 Publication Date: 17 October 2014 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book belongs in most academic libraries. Newcomers to the field will want to read it from cover to cover for a thorough introduction to eResearch, although the chapters can stand alone. This would make a great text for LIS students and is even appropriate for non-LIS professionals seeking a general overview of the topic. - Library Journal """This book belongs in most academic libraries. Newcomers to the field will want to read it from cover to cover for a thorough introduction to eResearch, although the chapters can stand alone. This would make a great text for LIS students and is even appropriate for non-LIS professionals seeking a general overview of the topic."" - Library Journal" This book belongs in most academic libraries. Newcomers to the field will want to read it from cover to cover for a thorough introduction to eResearch, although the chapters can stand alone. This would make a great text for LIS students and is even appropriate for non-LIS professionals seeking a general overview of the topic. * Library Journal * Author InformationVictoria Martin is an author who was life sciences librarian at the University Libraries of George Mason University, a position she held for more than a decade. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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