Introductions to the subject

5792 Discovering computers: fundamentals G.B. Shelly, T.J. Cashman and M.E. Vermaat 3rd edn, Cengage

Learning, 2006, 552pp. $74. ISBN 1418843725.

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‘Covers basic computer concepts [and] knowledge required to be computer literate in today's digital world; contains new Ethics and Issues boxes, updated Looking Ahead boxes, revised FAQ boxes, Web links, Companies on the cutting-edge and Technology Trailblazers in each chapter; engages students and teaches fundamental skills with Learn How To exercises, now, including a new video component; features a Discussion Forum on the Online Companion, connecting students everywhere using Discovering Computers: Fundamentals, Third Edition; enhances your learning experience by posting questions and thoughts on Chapter Review or Web Research exercises on the Online Companion.’

5793 E-learning and teaching in library and information services

B. Allan Facet Publishing, 2002, 273pp. £34.95. ISBN 1856044394.

‘Concentrates on … the pedagogical approaches and models that can underpin uses of interactive network-based media and materials for learning’. Also examines the theory and jargon of pedagogy.

‘Written in an accessible style and includes a large number of “cookbook” examples that could probably be reused by other professionals and institutions’. Focuses ‘mainly on information-handling skills rather than other academic subject disciplines’.

5794 How to do research: a practical guide to designing and managing research projects

N. Moore 3rd edn, Facet Publishing, 2006, 192pp. £24.95. ISBN 9781856045940.

‘Focuses on the day-to-day requirements of project managing a piece of research right through from the formulation of the initial idea, to the development of a research proposal and then to the writing up and disseminating of results. ‘As a guide to managing the research process and producing results it is a worthwhile companion to more comprehensive reseach methodology texts.’ (Australian Library Journal)

‘… this is a very useful book written in an accessible style that provides a succinct overview of the social research process and methods.’ (LASIE)

5795 The internet under the hood: an introduction to network technologies for information professionals

R.E. Molyneux Libraries Unlimited, 2003, 328pp. $40. ISBN 1591580056.

‘Providing a clear and comprehensive introduction to network applications and concepts, this practical text covers the internet; IP addresses; network operating systems; routing; domain names; servers; file formats; and more. It also includes information about the economics of the internet, privacy, intellectual property and legal issues.’