Information Science Reference imprint: 1976 books

Developments in technologies have evolved in a much wider use of technology throughout science, government, and business; resulting in the expansion of geographic information systems. GIS is the academic study and practice of presenting geographical data through a system designed to capture, store, analyze,...

The worldwide increase in population has led to numerous innovative approaches to the difficulties posed by food production and agriculture in general. New Technologies for Constructing Complex Agricultural and Environmental Systems presents high-quality research on the design and implementation of information...

Now more than ever, cultural environments, in all their forms, can profit from information and communication technologies in order to support their two main aims: content organization and dissemination. Handbook of Research on Technologies and Cultural Heritage: Applications and Environments covers the...

Public venues are vital to information access across the globe, yet few formal studies exist of the complex ways people in developing countries use information technologies in public access places. Libraries, Telecentres, Cybercafes and Public Access to ICT: International Comparisons presents groundbreaking...

In addition to capital infrastructure and consumers, digital information created by individual and corporate consumers of information technology is quickly being recognized as a key economic resource and an extremely valuable asset to a company. Organizational, Legal, and Technological Dimensions of...

The phrase “information society” is one so ubiquitous it has become passé, but its continued use, even in academic spheres, indicates a shared acknowledgement: that information, in its myriad mercurial forms, has become so integrated into every facet of modern life that it must be considered first...

The advent of computers in libraries made library automation a hot topic in the 1980s and 1990s, but this focus has dropped off over time, leaving much library automation research outdated. Library Automation and OPAC 2.0: Information Access and Services in the 2.0 Landscape brings library automation...

Having the ability to measure and explore the geographic space that surrounds us provides endless opportunities for us to utilize and interact with the world. As a broad field of study, geospatial research has applications in a variety of fields including military science, environmental science, civil...

As branches of research and knowledge continue to expand, platforms for gathering and understanding new information become important aspects of organizational improvement. Contemporary Knowledge and Systems Science provides emerging research on the methods and applications of knowledge systems in...

Gender and diversity are crucial areas that require more attention in multiple academic settings. As more women progress into leadership positions in academia, it becomes necessary to develop solutions geared specifically toward success for females in such environments. Navigating Micro-Aggressions...

Contributors to this comprehensive volume argue that the Arab educational system is dull, outdated, and stagnant and needs to adopt vibrant, innovative, and collaborative changes. This situation poses a financial, social, political, and professional challenge for most countries in the region. Information...

While web-based accessible materials have offered academic libraries an effective approach to managing electronic records and resources for its service population, a cross-discipline approach has not yet been executed. Cases on Electronic Records and Resource Management Implementation in Diverse Environments...

Globalized marketing strategies continue to increase the development of global business through its latest advances in technology. The adoption of new technologies for businesses and organizations fluctuate throughout different regions of the world. Global Diffusion and Adoption of Technologies for...

Making research in all fields of study readily available is imperative in order to circulate new information and upcoming trends. This is possible through the efficient utilization of collections of information. Maximizing Social Science Research Through Publicly Accessible Data Sets is an essential...