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Neal-Schuman library technology companion : a basic guide for library staff /

by Burke, John (John J.).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2013Edition: Fourth edition.Description: xv, 245 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781555709150 (alk. paper); 155570915X (alk. paper).Other title: Library technology companion.Subject(s): Libraries -- Information technology | Library science -- Technological innovations | Libraries and the Internet
Contents:
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.
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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.


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