Forthcoming Information Science Books

Forthcoming Books

1. Digital Development in Korea

   Building an Information Society

   By Myung Oh, James Larson

   Series: Routledge Advances in Korean Studies

   This book explores the role of digital information and communications technology in South Korea’s development, starting with and building upon the crucial developments of the 1980s. Its perspective draws on the information society concept and on a conceptual model of strategic restructuring of...

   To Be Published April 29th 2013 by Routledge
2. The FRBR Family of Conceptual Models

   Toward a Linked Bibliographic Future

   Edited by Richard P. Smiraglia, Pat Riva, Maja Žumer

   Since 1998 when FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) was first published by IFLA, the effort to develop and apply FRBR has been extended in many innovative and experimental directions. Papers in this volume explain and expand upon the extended family of FRBR models including...

   To Be Published April 30th 2013 by Routledge
3. Repackaging Libraries for Survival

   Climbing Out of the Box

   Edited by Sul H. Lee

   Research libraries face many challenges in today’s declining economy. The essays in this book explore these challenges and were originally delivered at a conference entitled "Climbing Out of the Box: Repackaging Libraries for Survival," sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Libraries and held...

   To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
4. The Emerging Research Library

   Edited by Sul H. Lee

   The chapters included in this book were developed from papers presented at "The Emerging Research Library: Our Role in the Digital Future" Conference sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Libraries. These chapters explore the emergence of a new form of academic library and the challenging issues...

   To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
5. Business Librarianship and Entrepreneurship Outreach

   Edited by Karen MacDonald, Hal Kirkwood

   The changing landscape of business information has created opportunities for business librarians to move beyond being reactive to business information needs to become proactive participants in business development and entrepreneurship instruction. Libraries are no longer only repositories of books...

   To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
6. Cooperative Cataloging

   Shared Effort for the Benefit of All

   Edited by Rebecca Mugridge

   Written by some of the most experienced practitioners and managers in the field of cataloging, this collection examines cooperative cataloging activities in its many forms. Containing both case studies and research studies, as well as opinion pieces, it explores the benefits and cost-effectiveness...

   To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
7. Urban Youth in China: Modernity, the Internet and the Self

   By Fengshu Liu

   Series: Routledge Research in Information Technology and Society

   Fengshu Liu situates the lives of Chinese youth and the growth of the Internet against the backdrop of rapid and profound social transformation in China. In 2008, the total of Internet users in China had reached 253 million (in comparison with 22.5 million in 2001). Yet, despite rapid growth, the...

   To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
8. Twenty-first Century Metadata Operations

   Challenges, Opportunities, Directions

   Edited by Bradford Lee Eden

   It has long been apparent to academic library administrators that the current technical services operations within libraries need to be redirected and refocused in terms of both format priorities and human resources. A number of developments and directions have made this reorganization imperative,...

   To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
9. Mobile Devices and the Library

   Handheld Tech, Handheld Reference

   Edited by Joe Murphy

   Mobile devices are the 'it' technology, and everyone wants to know how to apply them to their environments. This book brings together the best examples and insights for implementing mobile technology in libraries. Chapters cover a wide variety of the most important tools and procedures from...

   To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
10. Emerging Practices in Science and Technology Librarianship

    Edited by Amy Besnoy

    This book investigates the emerging practices of science and technology librarians specific to maintaining collections, providing access to resources, and ensuring that informed decisions are made regarding limited financial resources. Issues discussed include librarians becoming embedded in...

    To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge