Advances In Library Information Science Book Series
About the Series
The Advances in Library Information Science (ALIS) Book Series comprises high-quality, research-oriented publications on the continuing developments and trends affecting public, school, academic, and specialized libraries and librarians in the United States and around the world.
ALIS Mission
The ALIS book series aims to expand the body of library science literature by covering a wide range of important and timely topics affecting the profession, particularly those relating to technological advances, digitization of resources, and cutting-edge services. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Academic libraries in the digital age
- Cataloging and classification
- Collaborative learning and libraries
- Collection development
- Digital humanities
- Digital libraries
- Digital literacy
- Digitization centers
- Effective weeding practices
- Electronic resources
- Evidence-based librarianship
- Future of computing in libraries
- Green libraries
- Human side of reference/information services
- Library 2.0
- Library education
- Open access
- Patron Driven Access (PDA)
- Professional development
- Remote access to library collections
- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in libraries
- Social networking technologies
- Technologies affecting libraries
- User-centered technologies and libraries
- Virtual reference services
- Weblogs and libraries
- Worldwide digital reference services in libraries
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ALIS Editorial Advisory Board
Nancy Mactague, Research and Electronic Resources Librarian Aurora University, USA
Paul Glassman, Felician College, USA
Brian Coutts, Western Kentucky University, USA
Kathryn Bartelt, University of Evansville, USA
Sue Polanka, Wright State University Libraries, USA
Eloise Hitchcock, Cumberland University, USA
Robert T. Ivey, University of Memphis Libraries, USA
Margaret Heilbrun, Library Journal, USA
Ari Sigal, Catawba Valley Community College, USA and Appalachian State University, USA
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ALIS Publications to be Released in Late 2011 and Early 2012:
Check back often for upcoming releases as they are announced!
E-Reference Context and Discoverability in Libraries: Issues and Concepts
Edited by: Sue Polanka, Wright State University, USA
Partnerships and Collaborations in Public Library Communities: Resources and Solutions
Edited by: Karen Ellis, Taylor Public Library, USA