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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790043203321

Autore

Nuyts Jan

Titolo

Aspects of a cognitive-pragmatic theory of language [[electronic resource] ] : on cognition, functionalism, and grammar / / Jan Nuyts

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Benjamins, 1992

ISBN

90-272-8595-0

1-283-09276-X

9786613092762

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (417 p.)

Collana

Pragmatics & beyond, , 0922-842X ; ; new ser., 20

Disciplina

401/.9

Soggetti

Psycholinguistics

Cognition

Functionalism (Linguistics)

Generative grammar

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

ASPECTS OF A COGNITIVE-PRAGMATIC THEORY OF LANGUAGE; Editorial page; Title page; Copyright page; Preface; Table of contents; Introduction; 1. Elements of the Theory; 2. Linguistic Knowledge and Language Use: Chomsky Revisited; 3. Linguistic and Conceptual Systems in Language Processing; Conclusion; References; Subject Index; Index of Names; The series Pragmatics & Beyond New Series

Sommario/riassunto

This book is about a theory of language that combines two observations (1) that language is based on an extensive cognitive infrastructure (cognitivism) and (2) that it is functional for its user (functionalism). These observations are regarded as two dimensions of one phenomenon that both need to be accounted for, simultaneously and coherently, in accounting for language. Chapter 1 presents the cognitivist and functionalist points of view and their interrelation and discusses the integration of language research under a cognitive umbrella; the issue of defining 'functions of language', and th



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910797350203321

Autore

Crumpton Michael A.

Titolo

Strategic human resource planning for academic libraries : information, technology, and organization / / Michael A. Crumpton

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Waltham, MA : , : Chandos Publishing, , [2015]

�2015

ISBN

1-78063-445-5

1-84334-764-4

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xii, 98 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Collana

Chandos information professional series

Disciplina

023.9

Soggetti

Library personnel management

Academic libraries - Administration

Library employees

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Strategic Human Resource Planning for Academic Libraries: Information, Technology, and Organization; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; About the author; Introduction; Chapter 1: Strategic intelligence in today's environment; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. Strategic intelligence to strategic planning; 1.3. What's changing?; 1.4. The financial environment; 1.5. Driving an assessment of human resources value; 1.6. Making it credible; 1.7. The need for strategy; 1.8. The balance scorecard; 1.9. Knowledge management; Chapter 2: The strategic planning process

2.1. SHRM's strategic planning phases2.2. Strategic planning in higher education; 2.3. Strategic planning in the library; 2.4. What can go wrong?; 2.5. Benchmarking; 2.6. Understanding and supporting the strategy; 2.7. Vision and mission statements; 2.8. Steps to be taken in the strategic planning process; 2.9. Assessment of value, improvements, and goals; Chapter 3: Human resources as a strategic partner; 3.1. The higher education environment; 3.2. Overall talent and recruitment in a changing world; 3.3. Human resource best practices; 3.4. Comparison of other professional disciplines

3.5. Building the organization's capabilities3.6. Human resource



influences to strategic planning; Chapter 4: Organizational structures in academic libraries; 4.1. KSAs and competencies; 4.2. Job analysis; 4.3. Academic liaisons and transforming workforces; 4.4. Organizational development; 4.5. Organizational culture and performance; 4.6. Position descriptions are changing; 4.7. Recruitment of talent; 4.8. Succession planning; 4.9. Data and statistical help; Chapter 5: Emerging trends in academic libraries; 5.1. Legacy systems; 5.2. Changes in staffing expectations; 5.3. Convergence of skills

5.4. Professional development to keep up with trends5.5. How competencies are impacted by changes; 5.6. Generational issues; 5.7. How to plan for the future; Chapter 6: Library and information science education; 6.1. Trends in LIS education; 6.2. Experiential learning; 6.3. Real Learning Connections; 6.4. The trends of technology; 6.5. The tipping point; 6.6. Diversity; Chapter 7: The role of leadership; 7.1. Being the change agent; 7.2. Organizational leadership; 7.3. Succession planning; 7.4. Organizational learning; 7.5. Be the leader; Conclusion; List of figures; Abbreviations; References

Index

Sommario/riassunto

Strategic Human Resources Planning for Academic Libraries: Information, Technology and Organization provides an in-depth discussion of human resources as a strategic element of a library organization, especially as staffing needs and competencies change.    The book focuses on the impact of human resource practices in a library setting, discussing several aspects, including the role of human resources when the library is part of a larger organization, along with information on how to identify strategic objectives that are expected and related to workforce issues.    In addition, the book revi