Burke, John
Neal-Schuman library technology companion : a basic guide for library staff / Library technology companion John J. Burke. - Fourth edition. - Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2013. - xv, 245 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What the folks in the trenches know that you should too -- The history of information technology in libraries -- How to find information on library technologies -- Evaluating, buying, and implementing technology -- Computers in libraries : desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and office applications -- Computer communication in libraries : the Internet, wi-fi, and e-mail -- Whither the library catalog? : library systems, discovery layers, and open-source options -- Storage devices in libraries : magnetic media and our old friend paper -- Library databases and electronic resources : full-text periodicals, e-books, and e-reference collections -- The Internet's impact on finding information : A is for Amazon, G is for Google -- Web 2.0 and libraries : Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Skype -- Meeting and supporting patron technology needs : universal design and adaptive/assistive technology -- Library 2.0 and the library : virtual reference, blogs, and usability -- How library staff learn and teach : screencasts, distance learning, and learning management systems -- Protecting technology and technology users : spam, spyware, and security strips -- When things fall apart : troubleshooting tips for every technology user -- Building the technology environment : ergonomics, infrastructure, and gaming -- Writing a technology plan -- Our technological future : Ranganathan meets Googlezon.
9781555709150 (alk. paper) 155570915X (alk. paper)
2013010846
Libraries--Information technology.
Library science--Technological innovations.
Libraries and the Internet.
Z678.9 / B85 2013
025.00285
Neal-Schuman library technology companion : a basic guide for library staff / Library technology companion John J. Burke. - Fourth edition. - Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2013. - xv, 245 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What the folks in the trenches know that you should too -- The history of information technology in libraries -- How to find information on library technologies -- Evaluating, buying, and implementing technology -- Computers in libraries : desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and office applications -- Computer communication in libraries : the Internet, wi-fi, and e-mail -- Whither the library catalog? : library systems, discovery layers, and open-source options -- Storage devices in libraries : magnetic media and our old friend paper -- Library databases and electronic resources : full-text periodicals, e-books, and e-reference collections -- The Internet's impact on finding information : A is for Amazon, G is for Google -- Web 2.0 and libraries : Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Skype -- Meeting and supporting patron technology needs : universal design and adaptive/assistive technology -- Library 2.0 and the library : virtual reference, blogs, and usability -- How library staff learn and teach : screencasts, distance learning, and learning management systems -- Protecting technology and technology users : spam, spyware, and security strips -- When things fall apart : troubleshooting tips for every technology user -- Building the technology environment : ergonomics, infrastructure, and gaming -- Writing a technology plan -- Our technological future : Ranganathan meets Googlezon.
9781555709150 (alk. paper) 155570915X (alk. paper)
2013010846
Libraries--Information technology.
Library science--Technological innovations.
Libraries and the Internet.
Z678.9 / B85 2013
025.00285
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