Concise Dictionary of Library and Information Science
Title | Concise Dictionary of Library and Information Science PDF eBook |
Author | Stella Keenan |
Publisher | Walter de Gruyter |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 2011-11-30 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 3110967588 |
This dictionary is an international, comprehensive introduction to the vocabulary of library and information science. It is a practical day-to-day tool that will help to explain clearly and concisely over 5,000 terms used in the profession. The second edition has been completely revised and approximately 2,000 new terms added. All the terms are arranged in one alphabetical sequence, still incorporating the six themes present in the first edition: Information sources; Information handling; Computers and Telecommunications; Management; Research methodology; Publishing. In addition the dictionary offers full definitions for all synonymous terms and acronyms.
ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science, Fourth Edition
Title | ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science, Fourth Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Levine-Clark |
Publisher | American Library Association |
Pages | 290 |
Release | 2013-05-21 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0838911110 |
The only things librarians seem to encounter more often than acronyms are strings of jargon and arcane technical phrases—and there are so many floating around that even just reading an article in a professional journal can bewilder experienced librarians, to say nothing of those new to the profession! Featuring thousands of revised and brand new entries, the fourth edition of ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science presents a thorough yet concise guide to the specific words that describe the materials, processes and systems relevant to the field of librarianship. A panel of experts from across the LIS world have thoroughly updated the glossary to include the latest technology- and internet-related terms, covering metadata, licensing, electronic resources, instruction, assessment, readers’ advisory, and electronic workflow. This book will become an essential part of every library’s and librarian’s reference collection and will also be a blessing for LIS students and recent graduates.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics
Title | The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics PDF eBook |
Author | Iain McLean |
Publisher | OUP Oxford |
Pages | 648 |
Release | 2009-02-26 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0191018279 |
This best-selling dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the whole multi-disciplinary specturm of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, and concepts, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. An appendix contains timelines listing the principal office-holders of a range of countries including the UK, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and China. Fully revised and updated for the 3rd edition, the dictionary includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international relations, political science, political economy, and methodologies, as well as a chronology of key political theorists. It also boasts entry-level web links that don't go out of date. These can be accessed via a regularly checked and updated companion website, ensuring that the links remain relevent, and any dead links are replaced or removed. The dictionary has international coverage and will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines, as well as politicians, journalists, and the general reader seeking clarification of political terms.
Oxford English Dictionary
Title | Oxford English Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | John A. Simpson |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | |
Release | 2002-04-18 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780195218893 |
The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.
A Concise Dictionary of Paleontology
Title | A Concise Dictionary of Paleontology PDF eBook |
Author | Robert L. Carlton |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2018-03-07 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 331973055X |
This authored dictionary presents a unique glossary of paleontological terms, taxa, localities, and concepts, with focus on the most significant orders, genera, and species in terms of historical turning points such as mass extinctions. The book is an accurate and up-to-date collection of the most important paleontological terms and taxa, and may be used as a resource by students, researchers, libraries, and museums. Though useful to many in professional and academic settings, the book is also aimed at general readers of scientific literature who may enjoy the material without a background in paleontology. While there are many current resources on the subject, few fully encapsulate an accurate representation of the paleontological lexicon. This book attempts to compile such a representation in a moderately comprehensive manner, and includes a list of the most important monographs and articles that have been consulted to put together this essential work.
Dictionary of Librarianship
Title | Dictionary of Librarianship PDF eBook |
Author | Eberhard Sauppe |
Publisher | Walter de Gruyter |
Pages | 544 |
Release | 2011-10-25 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 3110948990 |
Dictionary for Library and Information Science
Title | Dictionary for Library and Information Science PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Reitz |
Publisher | Libraries Unlimited |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004-04-30 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1563089629 |
This dictionary is an english-language resource for terminology used in all types of libraries. With more than 4,000 terms and cross-references, the dictionary's content has been carefully selected and includes terms from publishing, printing, literature, and computer science.