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  1. Afghani and 'Abduh

    An Essay on Religious Unbelief and Political Activism in Modern Islam

    By Elie Kedourie

    Originally published in 1966. Long regarded as a classic, this volume argues that Afghani and ‘Abduh should be considered subverters rather than reformers of Islam....

    To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge

  2. Repackaging Libraries for Survival

    Climbing Out of the Box

    Edited by Sul H. Lee

    Research libraries face many challenges in today’s declining economy. The essays in this book explore these challenges and were originally delivered at a conference entitled "Climbing Out of the Box: Repackaging Libraries for Survival," sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Libraries and held...

    To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge

  3. Business Librarianship and Entrepreneurship Outreach

    Edited by Karen MacDonald, Hal Kirkwood

    The changing landscape of business information has created opportunities for business librarians to move beyond being reactive to business information needs to become proactive participants in business development and entrepreneurship instruction. Libraries are no longer only repositories of books...

    To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge

  4. Cooperative Cataloging

    Shared Effort for the Benefit of All

    Edited by Rebecca Mugridge

    Written by some of the most experienced practitioners and managers in the field of cataloging, this collection examines cooperative cataloging activities in its many forms. Containing both case studies and research studies, as well as opinion pieces, it explores the benefits and cost-effectiveness...

    To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge

  5. Twenty-first Century Metadata Operations

    Challenges, Opportunities, Directions

    Edited by Bradford Lee Eden

    It has long been apparent to academic library administrators that the current technical services operations within libraries need to be redirected and refocused in terms of both format priorities and human resources. A number of developments and directions have made this reorganization imperative,...

    To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge

  6. Mobile Devices and the Library

    Handheld Tech, Handheld Reference

    Edited by Joe Murphy

    Mobile devices are the 'it' technology, and everyone wants to know how to apply them to their environments. This book brings together the best examples and insights for implementing mobile technology in libraries. Chapters cover a wide variety of the most important tools and procedures from...

    To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge

  7. Emerging Practices in Science and Technology Librarianship

    Edited by Amy Besnoy

    This book investigates the emerging practices of science and technology librarians specific to maintaining collections, providing access to resources, and ensuring that informed decisions are made regarding limited financial resources. Issues discussed include librarians becoming embedded in...

    To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge

  8. Constitutions of the World

    By Robert L. Maddex

    From Algeria to Zimbabwe, Constitutions of the World is a guide to the constitutions and constitutional histories of eighty nations. It will prove an invaluable resource for any teacher or student interested in politics, law, human rights or the political history of nations across the world....

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge

  9. Encyclopedia of Modern Jewish Culture

    Edited by Glenda Abramson

    The Encyclopedia of Modern Jewish Culture is an extensively updated revision of the very successful Companion to Jewish Culture published in 1989 and has now been updated throughout. Experts from all over the world contribute entries ranging from 200 to 1000 words broadly...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge

  10. Encyclopedia of Japanese Business and Management

    Edited by Allan Bird

    The Encyclopedia of Japanese Business and Management is the definitive reference source for the exploration of Japanese business and management. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of this field, the Encyclopedia consolidates and contextualises the leading research and knowledge about the...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge