This is effectively the eighth edition of Aslib's flagship reference work,
Handbook of Special Librarianship and Information Work
, which has provided the seminal text on modern information theory, practice, and procedure since 1957. Scammell draws on a substantial background of research and best practice to provide a pragmatic approach to information management in the workplace. This volume covers strategic, legal, management, and marketing issues and highlights the importance of new web-based delivery mechanisms. It includes contributions from outside the UK, mirroring the global nature of information management.
Includes:
* essential reference to core theories and principles of information organization, retrieval and dissemination
* a new chapter exploring the legal issues involved with information on the Internet
* new topics including: freedom of information, project management, digital library research, the hybrid library, the effective website and the intranet.