Engineering Libraries

Building Collections and Delivering Services

By: Thomas W. Conkling, Linda R. Musser

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Paperback | 20 March 2002 | Edition Number 1

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260 Pages

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This groundbreaking book provides state-of-the-art information on one of the most useful library specialties. Engineering Libraries: Building Collections and Delivering Services is designed for information professionals at all levels of expertise, from new practitioners to specialists in science and engineering. It shows how you can provide top-notch service by designing programs around the genuine needs of the users.
Previous books in this field have generally covered only the engineering literature and databases. However, Engineering Libraries focuses on the practical aspects of providing user-friendly information services in an engineering environment. The suggestions and advice are eminently practical and designed for immediate usability. It also reviews the state of scientific communication and progress toward digital libraries.
Engineering Libraries offers solid expertise on the fundamental issues of this branch of information science, including:

establishing a collection
innovative uses of the Web.
instructing users
assessing services
providing services to varied user populations
Engineering Libraries is an essential resource for librarians in science, technology, and engineering programs. It is also a valuable text for graduate students and faculty in library science.

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