Cataloging and indexing in library and information science refers to the goal of identifying the most important characteristics of an information source and describing those characteristics using a standard cataloging or indexing system. Libraries have developed sophisticated ways of categorizing information so that library users can most effectively find the materials they need. This book covers a wide range of important issues in the field, including archival finding aids, search engines, the major indexing and abstracting databases, subject guides, vendor-supplied cataloging records, metadata, and much more. Readers will gain an appreciation of the importance of the role of cataloging and indexing of library materials.

CONTENTS: Adding Archival Finding Aids to the Library Catalogue:Simple Crosswalk or Data Traffic Jam? • Name Authority Challenges for Indexing and Abstracting Databases • Management of Citation Verification Requests for Multiple Projects at Sandia National Laboratories • The Availability of MeSH in Vendor-Supplied Cataloguing Records, as Seen Through the Catalogue of a Canadian Academic Health Library • Solutions for Subject Guides • Delicious Subject Guides:Maintaining Subject Guides Using a Social Bookmarking Site • Electronic Serials Usage Patterns as Observed at a Medium-Size University:Searches and Full-Text Downloads • The Changing Nature of the Catalog and its Integration with Other Discovery Tools • Repurposing ProQuest Metadata for Batch Ingesting ETDs into an Institutional Repository • Acquisition and Cataloguing Processes:Changes as a Result of Customer Value Discovery Research • Three Evidence Based Methods to Compensate for a Lack of Subject Background when Ordering Chemistry Monographs • more • Index

Library and Information Science: Parameters and Perspectives focuses on how libraries function today, covering the most significant aspects of the field. The book includes chapters on the digitization of library materials, how technology has changed the role of libraries and librarians, Google's book and information applications, library user fees, customer service in the library, teaching information literacy and research skills, and more. Readers will receive a broad understanding of the roles and functions of libraries and librarians today.

CONTENTS: Defrosting the Digital Library:Bibliographic Tools for the Next Generation Web • Technology Mediator:A New Role for the Reference Librarian? • Using Geographic Information Systems to Identify Prospective Marketing Areas for a Special Library • The Use of Free Resources in a Subscription-Based Digital Library:A Case Study of The North Carolina AHEC Digital Library • The Excitement of Google Scholar, the Worry of Google Print • A Case Study for Teaching Information Literacy Skills • Subject Access Through Community Partnerships:A Case Study • Librarians as Knowledge Builders:Strategic Partnering for Service and Advocacy • The Data Librarian:Laboratories Today—the Need for the Librarian • The Data Librarian:Introducing the Data Librarian • Persuasive Evidence:Improving Customer Service Through Evidence Based Librarianship • An Emerging Theory for Evidence Based Information Literacy Instruction in School Libraries, Part 1:Building a Foundation • Using Rubrics to Collect Evidence for Decision-Making:What Do Librarians Need to Learn? • Effective Methods for Teaching Information Literacy Skills to Undergraduate Students:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis • Faculty Motivations:An Exploratory Study of Motivational Factors of Faculty to Assist with Students' Research Skills Development • It Takes a Library to Raise a Community • more • Index

Preservation and Archiving covers the many issues involved in preserving historical documents and archiving important materials. The book addresses digitization, storage and retrieval systems, collection security issues, preservation of printed materials, salvaging damaged and jeopardized materials, and much more. Readers will gain an understanding of the broad range of challenges libraries face in preserving and archiving materials for future generations.

CONTENTS: Historical Air Photo Digitization Project University of Waterloo Map Library • Building Preservation Partnerships:The Library of Congress National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program • Archon:A Unified Information Storage and Retrieval System for Lone Archivists, Special Collections Librarians and Curators • Capitalize on Collections Care • Canadiana. org:One of Canada's Oldest and Newest Digitization Initiatives • Preservation Activities at the Library of Congress Project Summary • Digital Preservation and Permanent Access to Scientific Information:The State of the Practice • Self-Archiving to Institutional Repositories Is Improved by Assisted and Mandated Deposit; Disciplinary Culture Is not a Factor • Space Technology for Book Preservation • Digital Archiving of Primary Research Data • Care and Security of Rare Books • Salvaging Acidic or Damaged Museum Accession Books • Preserving Works on Paper:Manuscripts, Drawings, Prints, Posters, Maps, Documents • The Deterioration and Preservation of Paper:Some Essential Facts • Preserving Newspapers • Preservation of Scrapbooks and Albums • Emergency Salvage of Flood Damaged Family Papers • Salvage of Water Damaged Library Materials • Mold and Mildew:Prevention of Microorganism Growth In Museum Collections • The Jigsaw Puzzle of Digital Preservation—An Overview • Curating Research:e-Merging New Roles and Responsibilities in the European Landscape (Conference Report) • more • Index