The Leading eBooks Store Online

for your Apple or Android device, Nook, Kobo, PC, Mac, Sony Reader...

New to eBooks.com?

Learn more
Browse our categories
  • Bestsellers - This Week
  • Foreign Language Study
  • Pets
  • Bestsellers - Last 6 months
  • Games
  • Philosophy
  • Archaeology
  • Gardening
  • Photography
  • Architecture
  • Graphic Books
  • Poetry
  • Art
  • Health & Fitness
  • Political Science
  • Biography & Autobiography
  • History
  • Psychology & Psychiatry
  • Body Mind & Spirit
  • House & Home
  • Reference
  • Business & Economics
  • Humor
  • Religion
  • Children's & Young Adult Fiction
  • Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Romance
  • Computers
  • Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Science
  • Crafts & Hobbies
  • Law
  • Science Fiction
  • Current Events
  • Literary Collections
  • Self-Help
  • Drama
  • Literary Criticism
  • Sex
  • Education
  • Literary Fiction
  • Social Science
  • The Environment
  • Mathematics
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Family & Relationships
  • Media
  • Study Aids
  • Fantasy
  • Medical
  • Technology
  • Fiction
  • Music
  • Transportation
  • Folklore & Mythology
  • Nature
  • Travel
  • Food and Wine
  • Performing Arts
  • True Crime
  • Foreign Language Books

Most popular at the top

  • Personal Development in the Information and Libraryby Sylvia Webb; Diana Grimwood-Jones

    Europa Publications 2003; US$ 80.00

    A guide to personal development and the effects it has on the individual as well as the organisation. more...

  • Jewish given names and family namesby R. Singerman; D.L. Gold

    BRILL 2001; US$ 114.00

    This work identifies and describes over 3000 books, essays in books, and articles on Jewish given names and family names throughout history, spanning the Biblical period to modern times. more...

  • Adapting to changeby

    Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2003; US$ 199.00

    more...

  • Globalization, culture and social capitalby Stephen O'Connor

    Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007; US$ 199.00

    Some library directors and other leading professionals in the field of library and informa­tion were asked to write about the experiences of taking on a job in another country than their native country. The papers are not academic in a narrow sense of the word, but they form a very coherent and reflective approach to national differences and it is evident that the authors have spent time to reflect on the consequences and effects of a job in another country ? and in some cases on another continent. The results are presented in this issue of Library Management. It makes a very interesting read with quite some lessons. more...

  • Crash Course in Library Supervisionby Dennis C. Tucker; Shelley Elizabeth Mosley

    Greenwood Publishing Group 2007; US$ 30.00

    Managing a small library requires skills in working with personnel, the library board, patrons, and the key people in the community. Understanding these requirements will help the person with no formal education to be a more effective administrator in this setting more...

  • Managing Generation Xby Bruce Tulgan

    HRD Press 1997; US$ 14.95

    How do we recruit and train the best and the brightest X'ers? How do we keep them challenged and productive? And how do we keep the best ones from moving on?. If you find yourself asking questions like these, you can't afford not to have The Manager's Pocket Guide to Generation X! This concise, hands-on guide will enable managers to recruit, train, motivate, and retain young employees. It explains in simple terms what makes Generation X employees different, and outlines how you can put their unique skills and characteristics to work on behalf of your organization. Includes: A concise description of Generation Xers and why they're uniquely suited to help their employers compete effectively in the new global marketplace; Answers... more...

  • Opportunities in Library and Information Scienceby Kathleen McCook

    McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 14.95

    Each book offers: The latest information on a field ofinterest; Training and educationalrequirements for each career; Salary statistics for different positionswithin each field; Up-to-date professional and Internetresources more...

  • Continuing Professional Developmentby Kirsti Ekonen; Pentti Vattulainen

    Walter de Gruyter, Inc. 2006; US$ 139.00

    Librarians and information workers the world over are faced with the constant challenge of remaining abreast of developments in their field. Rapid changes in technology and workplace roles threaten to make their skills obsolete unless they undertake constant professional development. This international collection presents a comprehensive overview of current continuing professional development theory and practice for those who manage and work in library and information services. Papers by academics and practitioners describe numerous innovative responses to emerging continuing education and training needs, including workplace learning; individual learning and learning organisations. more...

  • Continuing Professional Developmentby Ann Ritchie; Clare Walker

    Walter de Gruyter, Inc. 2008; US$ 139.00

    These papers focus on the topic of leadership in the library and information professions, providing an overview of institutes, programs and activities occurring around the world. Some are described in detail, outlining learning objectives, structure, recruitment and evaluation strategies; others summarise national and international initiatives. They will provide valuable insights to anyone interested in workforce planning strategies aimed at addressing current shortages of library leaders, as well as those who may have experienced difficulties recruiting to leadership positions and now want to explore the best ways of developing and equipping their own staff with skills to enable them to become the leaders of the future. more...

  • Beyond Degreesby Guy St. Clair

    Walter de Gruyter, Inc. 2005; US$ 158.00

    This book gives a unique view of the current hot topic of continuing professional development / lifelong learning in the information services environment. It aims to provide the reader with guidelines for conceptualizing, designing and measuring successful programmes for professionel learning, staff development and professional growth in the organization. more...