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In an era of rapid technological advancements, libraries have evolved to cater to the changing needs and aspirations of users and society at large. IT has emerged as a critical factor in this transformation, empowering libraries to offer faster, more efficient, and highly convenient services to their users. The Handbook of Research on Innovative Approaches to Information Technology in Library and Information Science is a comprehensive guide th...

In the past twenty years, contactless technology has been helping us to conduct transactions quickly, easily, and securely. Contactless is here to stay, and it is expected to grow and become even more widely used in the coming years. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work, travel, and connect with family and friends, and it simultaneously revolutionized the way we conduct business and everyday transactions. As technology changes daily, ...

Industry 5.0 is advancing the collaboration between humans and machines and is finding value through connected virtual and human experiences. This technological revolution benefits numerous fields, however, the library and information science industry in particular can evolve and expand by embracing Industry 5.0. The Handbook of Research on Technological Advances of Library and Information Science in Industry 5.0 considers the current research...

Wie sollte kritische Gesellschaftstheorie heute das umstrittene Verhältnis von Natur und Gesellschaft bestimmen? Welche Aussagen über nichtmenschliche Natur sind sinnvoll und zulässig? Barbara Holland-Cunz, Politikwissenschaftlerin und engagierte Feministin, geht diesen Fragen an klassischen Werken der emanzipatorischen politischen Theorie nach und entwickelt natur- und erkenntnistheoretische Vorschläge für eine feministisch und ökologisch ori...

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Due to changes in the learning and research environment, changes in the behavior of library users, and unique global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have had to adapt and evolve to remain up-to-date and responsive to their users. Thus, libraries are adding new, digital resources and services while maintaining most of the old, traditional resources and services. New areas of research and inquiry in the field of library and ...

Since the spread of COVID-19, conferences have been canceled, schools have closed, and libraries around the world are facing difficult decisions on which services to offer and how, ranging from minimal restrictions to full closures. Depending on the country, state, or city, a government may have a different approach, sometimes ordering the closure of all institutions, others indicating that it's business as usual, and others simply leaving dec...

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Over the years, new IT approaches have manifested, including digital transformation, cloud computing, and the internet of things (IoT). They have had a profound impact on the population, including libraries. Many organizations can save on their IT budget by adopting these new approaches because they provide technology in easier ways, often at lower costs and to the benefit of users. Emerging Trends and Impacts of the Internet of Things in Libr...

This book is an autobiography. At times the author pushes the envelope and even touches on the taboo at her own expense. Her life is an "open book, " and she offers no excuses for her follies and gross errors in judgment. But make no mistake, this is only a small portion of her anatomy of a haunting. A few pieces of original poetry and some photographs make this book somewhat unique, but it is the well-kept journal of a four-year haunting tha...

La Vita del Buddha racconta la vita leggendaria di Siddhartha, fondatore della fede buddhista. Nacque principe in Nepal nel V Secolo a.C. Suo padre cercò di proteggerlo dalla vista della sofferenza umana, tuttavia Siddhartha abbandonò la vita del palazzo per intraprendere un cammino di ricerca spirituale. Siddhartha rifiutò l'opulenza e divenne monaco per contemplare il significato della vita. Dopo l'illuminazione, si racconta che Siddharta ab...

La Vita del Buddha racconta la vita leggendaria di Siddhartha, fondatore della fede buddhista. Nacque principe in Nepal nel V Secolo a.C. Suo padre cercò di proteggerlo dalla vista della sofferenza umana, tuttavia Siddhartha abbandonò la vita del palazzo per intraprendere un cammino di ricerca spirituale. Siddhartha rifiutò l'opulenza e divenne monaco per contemplare il significato della vita. Dopo l'illuminazione, si racconta che Siddharta ab...

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Liquor cabinets and pianos have vanished from homes. It's been over fifty years since the last worthwhile war. Doctors never visit and no one hangs their clothes out to dry anymore. In Wasn't the Grass Greener?, Barbara Holland shares her sentiments on these deplorable results of "progress, " where entertainment has come to replace idleness and children are skipping childhood. Written with impeccable style and a sharp wit, Holland's all-origin...

The minute the alarm clock punctures our dreams, we go to work. We have convinced ourselves that productivity is the name of the game and that leisure is a notorious sign of laziness. In Endangered Pleasures, Barbara Holland insists that enough is enough. It's time to kick back, relax, and relish the truly good things in life. "Delightfully quirky".--The Boston Globe.

A volume in Advances in Service-Learning Research Series Editor Shelley H. Billig, RMC Research Corporation, Denver Research on service-learning and community engagement has exploded over the past decade. It is a field now characterized by increasing methodological and theoretical sophistication, vast quantitative and qualitative studies, interdisciplinary research, myriad subjects, and the internationalization of scholarship. The papers...

A volume in Advances in Service-Learning Research Series Editor Shelley H. Billig, RMC Research Corporation, Denver Research on service-learning and community engagement has exploded over the past decade. It is a field now characterized by increasing methodological and theoretical sophistication, vast quantitative and qualitative studies, interdisciplinary research, myriad subjects, and the internationalization of scholarship. The papers...

In this "engaging reminder of the simple pleasures of life that are slipping away as we move faster and work harder" ("Boston Globe"), Holland offers a remedy for the American pastime of working too much. Rebel! Don't just stop and smell the flowers, call in sick and lie down among them--preferably with a friend and a bottle of wine!

Die aktuelle Debatte um die so genannte Wissensgesellschaft verdeutlicht, welche weit reichenden Veränderungen im Verhältnis von Wissenschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft auf uns zukommen werden. "Die Regierung des Wissens" untersucht Ausgangsbedingungen und Transformationsprozesse sowohl aus geschlechter- und demokratiepolitischer als auch aus gouvernementalitätstheoretischer Perspektive.

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