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Book SynopsisEmerging Technologies: A Primer for Librarians is a one-stop snapshot of emerging technologies every librarian should know about and examples that illustrate how the technologies are being used in libraries today!Trade ReviewThere is an abundance of tools out there for libraries to try for outreach and public services, but which ones are the best for your library? Koerber and Sauers have done the grunt work of figuring it all out. They divide emerging technologies into six different categories: audio and video; self-publishing and library support for publishing; mobile technologies; crowd-funding such as Jason Griffey’s LibraryBox, a digital file distribution tool; wearables and other makerspace activities; and the 'internet of Things,' which are traditional products made smart. Included are examples from actual institutions and technical details such as brand names for products and tools as well as pricing information. The content covered and the detailed information provided makes for a well-rounded primer for librarians. The title does not do the book justice, as it is a one-stop resource for new ideas. Verdict: This useful guidebook is packed with details and all of the research to save librarians time. Despite its limited focus on public libraries and less on academic or special collections, this would be an excellent addition to any public services librarian’s bookshelf. * Library Journal *Emerging Technologies: A Primer for Librarians by Jennifer Koerber and Michael P. Sauers, covers new technologies such as wearables and the Internet of Things, and it provides examples of how they are being used. The first four chapters address older technologies that libraries may already be using but have been updated for today's standards. There is an overview of background information as well as a list of advantages and challenges to using these technologies in a library setting. The authors spotlight the most helpful or most well-known tools and devices and explain how a library could use them. * Computers in Libraries *While descriptions of the various tools are informative and useful, the most inspiring parts of the book are the descriptions of how the technologies are already being put to use by libraries. . . . Written with librarians and library school students in mind as the primary audience, this book is a fairly quick read while at the same time covering several technologies in a thoughtful and engaging manner. For those reading the print version, viewing the video interviews on the companion website is highly recommended. * Technical Services Quarterly *Koerber and Sauers bring a vision of library technology that is engaging, refreshing, and above all practical. Those in search of more fads to embrace or empty platitudes to quote will need to look elsewhere; this book is full of the kind of useful information and actionable advice that will not only get you excited to tackle new projects in your library, but also help those projects succeed. -- Jim DelRosso, Digital Projects Coordinator, Hospitality, Labor, and Management Library, Catherwood Library, Cornell UniversityI'm impressed with the way Jennifer Koerber and Michael Sauers talk about emerging technologies with a recognition that some of what is emerging is actually old technology in a new context, and the recognition that this is a moving target. Their work will enable librarians to put a stake in the ground about what is emerging now for libraries, so libraries and communities can benchmark what they are doing as well as make a case of learning those things that others have adopted. I can imagine this book being used by library staff and their stakeholders as they work to understand what their communities require. -- Jill Hurst-Wahl, Director, Library and Information Science & School Media Programs, School of Information Studies, Syracuse UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Audio & Video Chapter 2: Micropublishing-Library Publisher Chapter 3: Mobile Chapter 4: Crowdfunding Chapter 5: Wearables Chapter 6: Internet of Things Chapter 7: Privacy & Security Chapter 8: Keeping Up With Emerging Technologies Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisHow do expert searchers fit into the Google age? Is there still a role for them? How can you be the best searcher you can be? What tools can you use to develop your skills and build better searches? These questions and more are covered by Jankowski. After making a case for the value librarians can bring to the searching process, whether using Google or other databases, Jankowski takes you through the entire search cycle and offers a glimpse into the future of searching. How do you negotiate a search so that all parties are satisfied? How do you decide which resources to use and use them to their best advantage? What are the steps to building a good search strategy and how do you adapt and modify it? When the results are in how do you manage the results and document the process? Filled with tips and tricks gathered from over 40 years of experience Jankowski provides the answers in this conversational, yet practical guide. In addition to providing checklists and examples throughout the bTrade ReviewIn a tight 89 pages, Terry Ann Jankowski summarizes a semester-long reference course. Although written for the nascent health sciences librarian, Jankowski has covered the basics of reference: the interview, building a search, reviewing and evaluating results, running an improved search, managing citations, etc. Her long-time familiarity with health sciences means she focuses on what these steps would like in PubMed or Embase, but these skills are transferable to every reference interaction. . . .Overall, this work would be a nice supplement for health science librarians but also any head of reference/public services looking to keep a local collection of reference training materials. * American Reference Books Annual *Expert Searching in the Google Age is a practical, comprehensive guide to literature searching for healthcare information professionals, serving both as an introduction (the target audience being beginners and new professionals) and a refresher for more experienced searchers, the slim volume belying its comprehensive but simple coverage…. It would serve a useful companion for someone honing their search skills, or for a more experienced searcher to dip into for reassurance when needed, or merely to further appreciate the development of literature searching from the 1960s to present, and explore the development of key techniques a little further, following up on the well-selected further reading and references when required. * CILIP Health Libraries Group Newsletter *Expert Searching in the Google Age is filled with very practical, useable suggestions on how to approach everything from conducting a reference interview to understanding the nuances of search construction. Terry Ann Jankowski covers topics in an easily accessible writing style – not a simple feat given the complex nature of searching. This book has something for every level of searcher, whether brand new to the profession or a seasoned librarian. -- Jamie Gray, Director for Research and Instruction, Lane Medical Library & Knowledge Management Center, Stanford University Medical CenterIn the world of instant access to information, it is even more important for librarians to develop their skills as expert searchers in order to find the best evidence for clinical decision making. This practical, well-crafted guide distills a complex topics into understandable steps with examples, checklists and exercises-all designed for applying the learning. This book is a "must have" for health sciences librarians, library school students or other information professionals interested in becoming an expert searcher. -- Elaine Martin, DA, director Lamar Soutter Library, University of Massachusetts Medical School, WorcesterExpert searchers and those just beginning the journey of becoming expert searchers will benefit from this publication which strikes a good balance between general information and detailed information about a complex process. The newbie will benefit from reading the volume from front to back and the expert will be rewarded with reminders of practical hints and an updated bibliography from an author with a vast knowledge of the process and with many years of experience of ‘doing’ expert searches and teaching others. -- J. Michael Homan, Emeritus Director of Libraries, Mayo Clinic

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Book SynopsisHow do expert searchers fit into the Google age? Is there still a role for them? How can you be the best searcher you can be? What tools can you use to develop your skills and build better searches? These questions and more are covered by Jankowski. After making a case for the value librarians can bring to the searching process, whether using Google or other databases, Jankowski takes you through the entire search cycle and offers a glimpse into the future of searching. How do you negotiate a search so that all parties are satisfied? How do you decide which resources to use and use them to their best advantage? What are the steps to building a good search strategy and how do you adapt and modify it? When the results are in how do you manage the results and document the process? Filled with tips and tricks gathered from over 40 years of experience Jankowski provides the answers in this conversational, yet practical guide. In addition to providing checklists and examples throughout the bTrade ReviewIn a tight 89 pages, Terry Ann Jankowski summarizes a semester-long reference course. Although written for the nascent health sciences librarian, Jankowski has covered the basics of reference: the interview, building a search, reviewing and evaluating results, running an improved search, managing citations, etc. Her long-time familiarity with health sciences means she focuses on what these steps would like in PubMed or Embase, but these skills are transferable to every reference interaction. . . .Overall, this work would be a nice supplement for health science librarians but also any head of reference/public services looking to keep a local collection of reference training materials. * American Reference Books Annual *Expert Searching in the Google Age is a practical, comprehensive guide to literature searching for healthcare information professionals, serving both as an introduction (the target audience being beginners and new professionals) and a refresher for more experienced searchers, the slim volume belying its comprehensive but simple coverage…. It would serve a useful companion for someone honing their search skills, or for a more experienced searcher to dip into for reassurance when needed, or merely to further appreciate the development of literature searching from the 1960s to present, and explore the development of key techniques a little further, following up on the well-selected further reading and references when required. * CILIP Health Libraries Group Newsletter *Expert Searching in the Google Age is filled with very practical, useable suggestions on how to approach everything from conducting a reference interview to understanding the nuances of search construction. Terry Ann Jankowski covers topics in an easily accessible writing style – not a simple feat given the complex nature of searching. This book has something for every level of searcher, whether brand new to the profession or a seasoned librarian. -- Jamie Gray, Director for Research and Instruction, Lane Medical Library & Knowledge Management Center, Stanford University Medical CenterIn the world of instant access to information, it is even more important for librarians to develop their skills as expert searchers in order to find the best evidence for clinical decision making. This practical, well-crafted guide distills a complex topics into understandable steps with examples, checklists and exercises-all designed for applying the learning. This book is a "must have" for health sciences librarians, library school students or other information professionals interested in becoming an expert searcher. -- Elaine Martin, DA, director Lamar Soutter Library, University of Massachusetts Medical School, WorcesterExpert searchers and those just beginning the journey of becoming expert searchers will benefit from this publication which strikes a good balance between general information and detailed information about a complex process. The newbie will benefit from reading the volume from front to back and the expert will be rewarded with reminders of practical hints and an updated bibliography from an author with a vast knowledge of the process and with many years of experience of ‘doing’ expert searches and teaching others. -- J. Michael Homan, Emeritus Director of Libraries, Mayo Clinic

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn incredibly valuable addition to the Practical Guides series, Alfonzo's Teaching Google Scholar is a must read for (actually) any librarian, but especially for those focusing on information literacy (academic, school and public libraries,) those involved in their own research as well as for any e-resource librarian seeking broad curated content to expand opportunities for resources for constituents. And although many librarians don't consider "scholarly" content their first priority, Scholar resources go far beyond more traditional scholarly materials and include thousands of resources, papers and reviews of materials appropriate for a broad audience. Finally, Alfonzo's inclusion of instructions for customizing use and information literacy curriculum and a particular emphasis on case law and patent content along with ways to use the discovery process for citation analysis make it particularly valuable. This should be required reading for those seeking expert information literacy competencies. -- Julie, 2016-2017 PresiThis well-structured, comprehensive, current, information rich book is an excellent guide and model for courses to educate librarians and end-users to learn the best content and software features of Google Scholar. -- Peter Jacso, Professor, Library & Information Science Program, University of Hawaii

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Book SynopsisToday''s library patrons are browsing the Web on a variety of devices including tablets, e-readers, mobile phones, and desktops. Responsive web design employs techniques that will enable your library''s website to automatically adapt to whatever screen size it''s being viewed on. Learn how to utilize CSS techniques such as fluid grids and flexible images combined with responsive design techniques such as media queries to deliver an optimal experience for your library patrons regardless of device. Design one website to fit them all.With both beginner and expert developers in mind, this complete handbook guides the reader through the process of developing and launching their own Responsive Web Designs and introduces the craft of building multi-screen experiences. Online demos and downloadable code files are included for all projects:Adapting your Existing Layout into a Responsive Layout A RWD RetrofitBuilding a Responsive Layout from Scratch A RWD BookreaderCreating a Responsive ConTrade ReviewI enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Responsive Web Design Chapter Two: Getting Started With Responsive Web Design Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Responsive Web Design Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisToday's libraries are taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies such as flat panel displays using touch, sound, and hands-free motions to design amazing exhibits using everything from simple computer hardware to advanced technologies such as the Microsoft Kinect. Libraries of all types are striving to add new interactive experiences for their patrons through exciting digital exhibits, both online and off. Digital Collections and Exhibits takes away the mystery of designing stunning digital exhibits to spotlight library treasures by walking the reader through implementation projects that are sure to astound and impress. This collection of easy-to-follow instructions will give readers the knowledge and confidence to create and design their very own extraordinary digital exhibits. Readers will learn:How to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Omeka.netHow to Create a Hands-Free Digital Exhibit Showcase with Microsoft KinectHow to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Open ExhibitsHow to CreaTrade ReviewThis is a book full of highly useful ideas for creating digital collections and exhibits in your library—yes, even your law library. It is suitable both for beginners and those who may have more advanced technology knowledge and skills. This title can be easily read front to back by a novice like myself, or it can be used as a reference by picking and choosing the chapters that pertain to your individual project. . . .Digital Collections and Exhibits is one volume in a series about library technology. After reading this volume, I am interested now in reading the others. * Law Library Journal *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Two: Getting Started with Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisSnapchat, a new photo and video sharing mobile app logs over 400 million messages every day. Instagram, a similar mobile app boasts over 130 million users. And the 6-second video-making app Vine has skyrocketed to 40 million users within its first year. Discover how you can leverage the popularity of these new mobile social applications for your library by joining these social networks and creating engaging content. Learn how to encourage library patrons to create their own content and tag it with the library's location. Mobile Social Marketing in Libraries walks you through the process of planning, creating, and sharing mobile social marketing content for your library.This practical handbook leads readers through the process of planning, creating, and sharing mobile social marketing content for their library, offering insight into the essentials of using mobile social marketing apps in the context of library engagement. Successfully advertise a new series of programs, promote tradTrade ReviewI enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorThe seven chapters cover an introduction to mobile social marketing; getting started; tools and applications; library examples and case studies; step-by-step library projects; tips and tricks; and future trends. I think it’s fair to say that although this appears to be aimed more at novice social media users than experienced users, the latter will certainly pick up some ideas and fresh ways of looking at ways of working. The chapter ‘Library Examples and Case Studies’ showcases public libraries and museums from the UK and USA which use a variety of different social media tools from Vine to Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram. The ‘Step-by-Step Library Projects for Mobile Social Marketing’ will be very useful for those unfamiliar with Tumblr, Snapchat, Instagram, Vine, Twitter or Facebook, going into detail about what the tool offers and how to set up and use them for different circumstances. It’s difficult to choose a chapter which is the most interesting; certainly the ‘Tips and Tricks” chapter has some useful titbits, such as using photos, animated graphics and videos to 'intrigue and inspire'. * Multimedia Information & Technology *Table of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Mobile Social Marketing Chapter Two: Getting Started with Mobile Social Marketing Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Mobile Social Marketing Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisSnapchat, a new photo and video sharing mobile app logs over 400 million messages every day. Instagram, a similar mobile app boasts over 130 million users. And the 6-second video-making app Vine has skyrocketed to 40 million users within its first year. Discover how you can leverage the popularity of these new mobile social applications for your library by joining these social networks and creating engaging content. Learn how to encourage library patrons to create their own content and tag it with the library's location. Mobile Social Marketing in Libraries walks you through the process of planning, creating, and sharing mobile social marketing content for your library.This practical handbook leads readers through the process of planning, creating, and sharing mobile social marketing content for their library, offering insight into the essentials of using mobile social marketing apps in the context of library engagement. Successfully advertise a new series of programs, promote tradTrade ReviewThe seven chapters cover an introduction to mobile social marketing; getting started; tools and applications; library examples and case studies; step-by-step library projects; tips and tricks; and future trends. I think it’s fair to say that although this appears to be aimed more at novice social media users than experienced users, the latter will certainly pick up some ideas and fresh ways of looking at ways of working. The chapter ‘Library Examples and Case Studies’ showcases public libraries and museums from the UK and USA which use a variety of different social media tools from Vine to Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram. The ‘Step-by-Step Library Projects for Mobile Social Marketing’ will be very useful for those unfamiliar with Tumblr, Snapchat, Instagram, Vine, Twitter or Facebook, going into detail about what the tool offers and how to set up and use them for different circumstances. It’s difficult to choose a chapter which is the most interesting; certainly the ‘Tips and Tricks” chapter has some useful titbits, such as using photos, animated graphics and videos to 'intrigue and inspire'. * Multimedia Information & Technology *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Mobile Social Marketing Chapter Two: Getting Started with Mobile Social Marketing Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Mobile Social Marketing Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisGraphics which visually represent data or complex ideas are oftentimes easier for people to understand and digest than standalone statistics. A map shaded with different colors to represent religious affiliations or income levels enables researchers to quickly identify trends and patterns. New free tools and applications offer librarians the opportunity to organize and manipulate data to quickly create these helpful graphics. Learn how to overlay data sets on maps, create infographics for library services and instruction, use mindmapping for group brainstorming sessions, produce detailed timelines, process flowcharts, diagrams, and much more in this complete how-to-guidebook.This complete how-to guidebook provides you with the tools and inspiration you need to use infographics and data visualization techniques in your library to knock your audience's socks off as you tell your story in a visual format that can be consumed and understood at a glance. You will learn how to:use the tools Trade ReviewData Visualizations and Infographics is an accessible book for information professionals with varying levels of, or even no, experience with graphic design or image-generating tools. Though useful for all levels of expertise, it gives attention to the timid user, allowing the reader, chapter by chapter, to take small, comfortable steps up to designing a project of his or her own with many tools and strategies. In a time when libraries are urged to rethink how information is disseminated, Sarah K.C. Mauldin not only instructs but sets out to inspire librarians to think about their stories and how they might share them with their communities in palatable, visual forms. . . .It can be used as a handbook or read as an overview of infographics and data visualizations, and how libraries have used and can use them to further their mission. . . . I found this text to have three purposes: to be persuasive, instructional, and informative. There are a number of books that review available tools, but with this book’s catering to library projects and including successful case studies, it is unique in that it also addresses the reservations library professionals might have about creating visual projects, including why they are useful. Mauldin digs into the process in a very practical way to answer questions, to relieve those reservations, and to help make plans. She provides inspiration to be innovative with examples of how other libraries have used visual tools to tell stories to their audiences. . . .She successfully gives both novices and designers the techniques and tools to corral and create in any context. * Law Library Journal *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Data Visualizations and Infographics Chapter Two: Getting Started with Data Visualizations and Infographics Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Data Visualizations and Infographics Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisGraphics which visually represent data or complex ideas are oftentimes easier for people to understand and digest than standalone statistics. A map shaded with different colors to represent religious affiliations or income levels enables researchers to quickly identify trends and patterns. New free tools and applications offer librarians the opportunity to organize and manipulate data to quickly create these helpful graphics. Learn how to overlay data sets on maps, create infographics for library services and instruction, use mindmapping for group brainstorming sessions, produce detailed timelines, process flowcharts, diagrams, and much more in this complete how-to-guidebook.This complete how-to guidebook provides you with the tools and inspiration you need to use infographics and data visualization techniques in your library to knock your audience's socks off as you tell your story in a visual format that can be consumed and understood at a glance. You will learn how to:use the tools Trade ReviewData Visualizations and Infographics is an accessible book for information professionals with varying levels of, or even no, experience with graphic design or image-generating tools. Though useful for all levels of expertise, it gives attention to the timid user, allowing the reader, chapter by chapter, to take small, comfortable steps up to designing a project of his or her own with many tools and strategies. In a time when libraries are urged to rethink how information is disseminated, Sarah K.C. Mauldin not only instructs but sets out to inspire librarians to think about their stories and how they might share them with their communities in palatable, visual forms. . . .It can be used as a handbook or read as an overview of infographics and data visualizations, and how libraries have used and can use them to further their mission. . . . I found this text to have three purposes: to be persuasive, instructional, and informative. There are a number of books that review available tools, but with this book’s catering to library projects and including successful case studies, it is unique in that it also addresses the reservations library professionals might have about creating visual projects, including why they are useful. Mauldin digs into the process in a very practical way to answer questions, to relieve those reservations, and to help make plans. She provides inspiration to be innovative with examples of how other libraries have used visual tools to tell stories to their audiences. . . .She successfully gives both novices and designers the techniques and tools to corral and create in any context. * Law Library Journal *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Data Visualizations and Infographics Chapter Two: Getting Started with Data Visualizations and Infographics Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Data Visualizations and Infographics Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisOver 52 million tablet devices were sold during the fourth quarter of 2012 and sales are predicted to continue to increase in years to come. These lightweight mobile computing devices are quickly becoming an integral part of patrons' everyday lives. Libraries are responding by incorporating them into their programs and services. Using Tablets and App in Libraries outlines how libraries can support this new BYOD (bring your own device) culture including offering app events and instruction, installing mounted tablets within the library, offering tablet lending programs, initiating tablet training programs for staff, and ways to evaluate and use quality apps. Discover how you can implement a successful tablet program in your library. Through this comprehensive guide, readers will learn: How to integrate the potential of tablet technology into existing library programs and staff workflowsHow to Host a Staff Training Technology Petting ZooHow to provide tablet support and training forTrade ReviewI enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction Chapter Two: Getting Started Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWill library technical services exist thirty years from now? If so, what do leading experts see as the direction of the field? In this visionary look at the future of technical services, Mary Beth Weber has compiled a veritable who’s who of the field to answer just these questions.Trade ReviewThe roller coaster of technology-driven change continues to challenge 21st-century librarians. Weber provides an overview of technical services and the impact electronic resources are having on this aspect of librarianship. Contributors are drawn from academic and public libraries to discuss technical services’ contributions to the profession and suggest ways in which the often behind-the-scenes staff may continue to lead the way in developing user-friendly access to a growing variety of digital resources. Collaboration, refocusing, advocacy, and ongoing professional development are recurring themes for coping with profound transitions currently underway in resource management and data curation. Interviews of six practitioners address career advice, speculation about the Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard, and skills needed for technical services workers. This collection provides thoughtful, in-depth analyses of technical services, going beyond the basics provided by John Sandstrom’s and Liz Miller’s Fundamentals of Technical Services. While the climate of perpetual change may sometimes seem daunting, these experts attest to the rewards of engagement in rising to the challenge. VERDICT Recommended for administrators, technical services staff, and information technology faculty. * Library Journal *Rethinking Library Technical Services is perfect for an analytical approach to technical services and would work well as a resource for an analysis or as the assigned text in a technical services course. * VOYA *While each chapter centers on a different topic relating to technical services, they are all worth a read, and I would recommend this book to any technical services librarians whose positions are focused on a specific skill but who are looking to step outside of that skill. I also recommend the book to library directors interested in gaining a better understanding of technical services or who want to reconfigure the department to better fit the library’s overall mission. . . .[T]he book offers good examples of what libraries have done with their technical services departments, conveys the truth of the statement 'that librarians [today], technical services librarians in particular, are standing on shifting sands,' and emphasizes that following old standards can be detrimental to the library as a whole. * Law Library Journal *The authors are experienced librarians with a wide variety of specialties. The collection is a largely successful discussion of current and future trends, which concludes with interviews with working professionals discussing the skills necessary for technical services work in the future. . . .In addition to being a thorough review of the state of technical functions in academic libraries, the essays provide a good description of what these jobs will be like for library professionals and paraprofessionals. * Technical Services Quarterly *Weber’s Rethinking Library Technical Services is thoughtful and focused on the big picture, furnishing context and background that make for good understanding of its subject…. If you are reading to know where technical services is now and might be headed, Weber’s book is… thorough….[This book] merit[s] a serious reader’s attention. * Technicalities *Rethinking Library Technical Services offers positive outlooks originating from the technical services profession itself. It provides an extensive and detailed picture of the current states of affairs and complex functions found in the many aspects of current technical services departments, but best of all it provides positive suggestions, and hopeful advocacy for the profession rather than dismal forecasts of doom, or continuing the folly of policies that blindly propose cutbacks and downsizing.... [T]his book is useful for librarians in all types of libraries, and especially for students in library and information science considering a career in technical services. * Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: The Future of Traditional Technical Services Julie Renee Moore and James L. Weinheimer Chapter 2: The State of Technical Services Today Mary Beth Weber Chapter 3: Metadata, MARC, and More Sylvia Hall-Ellis Chapter 4: Restructuring Monograph Acquisitions in Academic Libraries: Innovative Strategies for the Twenty-First Century Michael Luesebrink Chapter 5: The Management of Electronic Resources: An Overview Alice Crosetto Chapter 6: Research Data and Linked Data: A New Future for Technical Services? Sherry Vellucci Chapter 7: Skills for the Future of Technical Services Erin E. Boyd and Elyssa Gould Chapter 8: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: The End of Technical Services?: A Think Piece on the Future of Technical Services Amy Weiss Chapter 9: Interviews/feedback from the profession Index About the Contributors About the Editor

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Book SynopsisCreating Research Infrastructures in the 21st-Century Academic Library: Conceiving, Funding, and Building New Facilities and Staff focuses on research infrastructures, bringing together such topics as research and development in libraries, dataset management, e-science, grants and grant writing, digital scholarship, data management, library as publisher, web archiving, and the research lifecycle. Individual chapters deal with the formation of Research & Development teams; emerging scholarly forms and new collaborative approaches to knowledge creation, dissemination, and preservation; managing small databases requiring the same level of support as large databases: metadata, digital preservation and curation, and technical support. Motivation for such services is provided in a chapter that considers how assessment and data now drive decisions and new services in higher education in general and academic libraries in particular and how statistical data can help to tell stories, make decisiTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Creating the library's future: the New R&D James Brewer, Jayne Sappington, Robert Sweet Chapter 2: Re-engineering relationships with faculty and students: a social contract for digital scholarship Mark J. Caprio Chapter 3: Data curation for small databases: research data management solutions for dinky databases Laurie N. Taylor, Mark V. Sullivan, Valrie Davis Chapter 4: The data-driven academic librarian Steven Ovadia Chapter 5: Redefining scholarly services in a research lifecycle Sai Deng, Lee Dotson Chapter 6: The library as publishing house James Day, Anne Marie Casey, Chip Wolfe Chapter 7: Web archiving: preserving the future of history Trevor Alvord Chapter 8: How to write a grant (and get funded) Kyle Breneman Chapter 9: Courage to contribute: an overview of the motivators, skills, and resources for grant-seeking Sylvia Hall-Ellis Chapter 10: Revolutionary or evolutionary? Making research data management manageable Kristin Partlo, Diana Symons, Jonathan Carlson Index About the Contributors About the Editor

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Book SynopsisCreating Research Infrastructures in the 21st-Century Academic Library: Conceiving, Funding, and Building New Facilities and Staff focuses on research infrastructures, bringing together such topics as research and development in libraries, dataset management, e-science, grants and grant writing, digital scholarship, data management, library as publisher, web archiving, and the research lifecycle. Individual chapters deal with the formation of Research & Development teams; emerging scholarly forms and new collaborative approaches to knowledge creation, dissemination, and preservation; managing small databases requiring the same level of support as large databases: metadata, digital preservation and curation, and technical support. Motivation for such services is provided in a chapter that considers how assessment and data now drive decisions and new services in higher education in general and academic libraries in particular and how statistical data can help to tell stories, make decisiTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Creating the library's future: the New R&D James Brewer, Jayne Sappington, Robert Sweet Chapter 2: Re-engineering relationships with faculty and students: a social contract for digital scholarship Mark J. Caprio Chapter 3: Data curation for small databases: research data management solutions for dinky databases Laurie N. Taylor, Mark V. Sullivan, Valrie Davis Chapter 4: The data-driven academic librarian Steven Ovadia Chapter 5: Redefining scholarly services in a research lifecycle Sai Deng, Lee Dotson Chapter 6: The library as publishing house James Day, Anne Marie Casey, Chip Wolfe Chapter 7: Web archiving: preserving the future of history Trevor Alvord Chapter 8: How to write a grant (and get funded) Kyle Breneman Chapter 9: Courage to contribute: an overview of the motivators, skills, and resources for grant-seeking Sylvia Hall-Ellis Chapter 10: Revolutionary or evolutionary? Making research data management manageable Kristin Partlo, Diana Symons, Jonathan Carlson Index About the Contributors About the Editor

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Book SynopsisEmerging devices are placing powerful computing abilities into the wardrobes of consumers through wearable technology which combines fashion and function in new and exciting ways. The most recognizable of these emerging gadgets is Google Glass. Wearable Technology: Smart Watches to Google Glass for Libraries provides a comprehensive overview of the current wearable technology landscape, the types of devices and functionality available, the benefits and limitations of this type of technology, and how you can make use of it in your library. Learn the ins and outs of Google Glass and other devices along with the privacy and other concerns that your organization needs to know about. With this informative handbook, Discover how you can utilize use these new tools for language translations, creating videos, providing mobile reference, and much more.In this how-to guide for incorporating wearable technology into your library's services, programming, and activities, you will learn:How to circuTrade ReviewLibrarians who are interested in incorporating wearable technologies into library programs and services will appreciate this handy guide as few works address the challenges of understanding and deploying wearables in any setting, let alone libraries. . . .[O]verall the information is suited for librarians in any type of library setting, particularly those who like to be technology-forward. * Journal of the Medical Library Association *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Wearable Technology Chapter Two: Getting Started With Wearable Technology Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Wearable Technology Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisMOOCs or massive open online courses that can be attended by hundreds of thousands of students at the same time have become wildly popular in recent years, and have begun to gain traction with libraries as well. There are many potential roles for libraries in MOOCs including: development, support, assessment, modeling, teaching, and preservation. In MOOCs and Libraries, learn how you can utilize MOOCs for staff training, bibliographic instruction, supporting faculty curriculum, and more!Readers of this start-to-finish guide to MOOC''s in libraries will learn all about MOOC creation, from early stage planning, pedagogy, and equipment selection, to filming and launch, including:How to Choose Hardware and Software for Your MOOCPlanning your first MOOC projectPlanning for a Library MOOC Video ProjectHow to Develop MOOC ScriptsStoryboardingChoosing a MOOC Filming LocationHow to create MOOCs for bibliographic instructionHow to create MOOCs for staff trainingHow to create video lectures and sTrade ReviewOverall, Courtney does a very nice job of breaking down a complicated and new idea and putting it in realistic and achievable terms for those interested in creating, teaching, or supporting a MOOC. Not only does he take the time to fully introduce and provide examples of the different types of courses available, he also gives specific suggestions on what equipment to use. The course examples and discussions are put in realistic and relatable terms so the individual creating the MOOC has a solid basis on which to build his or her own course. With all of the changes happening in legal education, this book is a great tool for librarians to use to come up with different ways to support and educate both the faculty and students in a new type of learning. * Law Library Journal *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Getting Started MOOCs Chapter 3. Tools & Applications Chapter 4. Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter 5. Step-by-Step Projects for MOOCs Chapter 6. Tips & Tricks Chapter 7. Future Trends Chapter 8. Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisFree Technology for Libraries will help you discover how you can implement top-notch technology solutions within your organization to create intranets and knowledge bases, conduct webinars and conference calls, manage electronic resources, track library statistics, market your library, and much more, all at no cost!Trade ReviewI enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Getting Started Chapter 3. Tools & Applications Chapter 4. Case Studies & Library Examples Chapter 5. Step-by-Step Projects Chapter 6. Tips & Tricks Chapter 7. Future Trends Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisLibraries are perpetually faced with the challenge of balancing ever-shrinking budgets while steadily improving library services. One way to meet that challenge is to maximize the use of free applications and resources in the library. Free Technology for Libraries will help you discover how you can implement top-notch technology solutions within your organization to create intranets and knowledge bases, conduct webinars and conference calls, manage electronic resources, track library statistics, market your library, and much more, all at no cost!In this all-in-one guide to navigating the array of free applications and tools available online, readers will learn: How to Manage Internal Policy & Procedure Documentation Using WordpressHow to Manage Library Statistics with Zoho CreatorHow to Provide Programming, Instruction, & Reference to Groups of Off Site PatronsHow to Use Screen Sharing for Remote ReferenceImplementing a Scalable E-Resources Management SystemPromoting a Library Event Trade ReviewI enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Getting Started Chapter 3. Tools & Applications Chapter 4. Case Studies & Library Examples Chapter 5. Step-by-Step Projects Chapter 6. Tips & Tricks Chapter 7. Future Trends Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisMakerspaces, sometimes also referred to as hackerspaces, hackspaces, and fablabs are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. In libraries they often have 3D printers, software, electronics, craft and hardware supplies and tools, and more. Makerspaces are becoming increasingly popular in both public and academic libraries as a new way to engage patrons and add value to traditional library services. Discover how you can create a makerspace within your own library though this step-by-step guidebook. From planning your innovation center to hosting hack-a-thons, guest lectures, and social events in your new lab, Makerspaces in Libraries provides detailed guidance and best practices for creating an enduring, community driven space for all to enjoy and from which both staff and patrons will benefit.This well researched, in-depth guide will serve libraries of all sizes seeking to implement the latest technologies and bring fresh life and engaging programming Trade ReviewLibraries are different things to diverse populations. For some, the library is a place for study or research. For others, it’s a community hub, a social meeting place. Increasingly, with the addition of multifunctional, interactive creative spaces where people gather to build, experiment, and innovate, the library as an idea incubator is coming into its own. Whether they host programming code camps or provide arts and crafts or fabrication tools, Hacker spaces, Fab Labs, and Maker spaces are examples of ways that both public and academic libraries in the United States and Europe are finding new ways to engage with users. Maker space advocates Willingham and De Boer provide a brief overview and history of Maker spaces in libraries before launching into a well-written practical guide to these innovation centers. Case studies, equipment, project and event ideas, tips and tricks for getting started, funding, policies and procedures, and recommended further reading are all included. Verdict: recommended for librarians, administrators, and staff considering a foray into Maker spaces. * Library Journal *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Makerspaces Chapter Two: Getting Started with Makerspaces Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Makerspaces Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisMakerspaces, sometimes also referred to as hackerspaces, hackspaces, and fablabs are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. In libraries they often have 3D printers, software, electronics, craft and hardware supplies and tools, and more. Makerspaces are becoming increasingly popular in both public and academic libraries as a new way to engage patrons and add value to traditional library services. Discover how you can create a makerspace within your own library though this step-by-step guidebook. From planning your innovation center to hosting hack-a-thons, guest lectures, and social events in your new lab, Makerspaces in Libraries provides detailed guidance and best practices for creating an enduring, community driven space for all to enjoy and from which both staff and patrons will benefit.This well researched, in-depth guide will serve libraries of all sizes seeking to implement the latest technologies and bring fresh life and engaging programming Trade ReviewLibraries are different things to diverse populations. For some, the library is a place for study or research. For others, it’s a community hub, a social meeting place. Increasingly, with the addition of multifunctional, interactive creative spaces where people gather to build, experiment, and innovate, the library as an idea incubator is coming into its own. Whether they host programming code camps or provide arts and crafts or fabrication tools, Hacker spaces, Fab Labs, and Maker spaces are examples of ways that both public and academic libraries in the United States and Europe are finding new ways to engage with users. Maker space advocates Willingham and De Boer provide a brief overview and history of Maker spaces in libraries before launching into a well-written practical guide to these innovation centers. Case studies, equipment, project and event ideas, tips and tricks for getting started, funding, policies and procedures, and recommended further reading are all included. Verdict: recommended for librarians, administrators, and staff considering a foray into Maker spaces. * Library Journal *I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Makerspaces Chapter Two: Getting Started with Makerspaces Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Makerspaces Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis hands-on, practical book walks the reader through the entire process of setting up a WordPress website for their library, provides tips and best practices for using themes and library-oriented plug-ins, and contains information on how to use WordPress to create non-traditional library websites.Trade ReviewI enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction Chapter Two: Getting Started Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWordPress is not only the most popular blogging software in the world, but it is also a powerful content management system that runs more than 23 percent of all websites. The current version alone has been downloaded almost 20 million times, and the WordPress community has built more than 38,000 plugins to extend and enhance the system. Libraries are using this technology to create community-oriented websites, blogs, subject guides, digital archives, and more. This hands-on, practical book walks readers through the entire process of setting up a WordPress website for their library, provides tips and best practices for using themes and library-oriented plug-ins, and contains information on how to use WordPress to create nontraditional library websites.No matter your library's size or resources, this all-in-one practical manual will show you how to improve your website by building it in WordPress through projects such as:How to Install and Use Common PluginsHow to Install and Customize aTrade ReviewI enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editorTable of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction Chapter Two: Getting Started Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWe live in an information-saturated environment and spend far too much time searching, surfing, skimming, contributing, and organizing the information in our lives. We spend too little time immersing ourselves in reliable high quality information. We are often so buried in information and strapped for time that we grab information like it was fast food, without bothering to evaluate its quality. Finding Reliable Information Online: Adventures of an Information Sleuth uses stories or information adventures to illustrate the best approaches to searching for information and to help us develop our aptitude for locating high quality resources in a rapidly changing digital environment that is becoming proficient at monopolizing our attention with useless or unreliable information. This book is about taking charge of the search process and not handing over the reins to search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo to dictate what information we consume. Each chapter focuses on a quest for diffTrade ReviewThis is a handy and entertaining guide for anyone trying to understand how to find reliable information online, whether it's through Google (or similar search engines), or by using topic-specific sites and databases. . . .Readers can certainly relate to Stebbins' real life examples, and she brings a lively wit and sense of humor to each search situation. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. * Journal of Academic Librarianship *This book is an excellent basic handbook on how field researchers in various fields (e.g. archaeology, anthropology, geology, biology, etc.) can prepare for the various types of mishaps – and in some cases – disasters, that can occur out in the field, and what to do when these things do actually happen. . . .[To t]hose who are relatively new at doing research out in the field – this is a treasure trove of healthy and sound advice. I would read it – this may help you recover from various screw ups in the field – and even save your life in others. * The Ackerman Family Bar-Ilan University Expedition to Gath *Leslie Stebbins’s book is a splendid exploration of the twists and turns that the search for information can take. It’s lively and engaging without sacrificing depth, seriousness of purpose, or professionalism. She uses examples that are relevant and connected to the everyday problems and questions of search while deeply engaging with a wide variety of perspectives and literature on the field, all in an entertaining and thought-provoking way. I think a lot of people are going to find this valuable and fun to read. -- Joseph Janes, Associate Professor and Chair, MLIS Program, Information School , University of WashingtonIf you want to improve your own life, the lives of those around you, and the quality of life online, read (the wonderfully readable) Finding Reliable Information Online, give copies away to your friends (as I plan to do), and see if you can get it added to your local high school or college curriculum. Founded on well-researched principles and brought to life through stories we can all relate to, Leslie Stebbins’ book is a valuable contribution, a useful tool, and a sign of hope for the future. -- Howard Rheingold, former lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University.and author of NetSmart, The Virtual Community, Smart Mobs and other booksAnyone who searches for information on the Internet, which is everyone, should read this book and take its advice to heart. Self-described “information extremist” Leslie Stebbins both uses the checklist approach to evaluating information and goes well beyond it by delving into the psychology of search and the nuances of experts, amateurs, and crowds. Her fun narratives about finding and evaluating scholarly and everyday information read like detective stories, and her many strategies, tips, mnemonics and lessons learned will be invaluable to students, librarians, educators, and researchers everywhere. -- Marc Meola, Assistant Professor and Information Literacy Librarian at the Community College of PhiladelphiaThe search for reliable information, from restaurant reviews, to health, to research findings, requires a deep understanding of the nature of information and the methodology of search. As everyone worldwide leaves the secure confines of encyclopedias and research librarians, we enter the unknown territory of the search engine and crowd-sourcing. Leslie Stebbins' Finding Reliable Information Online provides an easy to read guided tour of the information wilderness. Built around compelling anecdotes, the solid, research-based approach is a must read map for the 21st century. -- John Richards, President, Consulting Services for Education and Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of EducationLeslie Stebbins’ Finding Reliable Information Online is an indispensable guide for librarians and educators everywhere helping today's students learn the critical skill of information evaluation. Using real world stories, she delivers in-depth strategies for cracking some of the Web's thorniest credibility gaps. Once you read this book, you'll never read a Yelp review or Airbnb listing the same way. A must-read, as entertaining as it is instructive. -- Alison J. Head, Director and Principal Research Scientist, Project Information Literacy at the Information School at the University of Washington and a Faculty Associate, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsForeword by Miriam Metzger Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Drinking: An Information Story. Finding Reliable Health Information Chapter 2. Five Stars! Four Girls and Free Brunch. Finding Reliable Restaurant Reviews Chapter 3. The Wisdom of a Crowd of Experts. Finding Reliable Scholarly Research Chapter 4. Word of Mouse. Finding Reliable Travel Information. Chapter 5. The Dog Effect. Finding Reliable Popular and Science Information. Glossary Instructor Guide Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWe live in an information-saturated environment and spend far too much time searching, surfing, skimming, contributing, and organizing the information in our lives. We spend too little time immersing ourselves in reliable high quality information. We are often so buried in information and strapped for time that we grab information like it was fast food, without bothering to evaluate its quality. Finding Reliable Information Online: Adventures of an Information Sleuth uses stories or information adventures to illustrate the best approaches to searching for information and to help us develop our aptitude for locating high quality resources in a rapidly changing digital environment that is becoming proficient at monopolizing our attention with useless or unreliable information. This book is about taking charge of the search process and not handing over the reins to search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo to dictate what information we consume. Each chapter focuses on a quest for diffTrade ReviewThis is a handy and entertaining guide for anyone trying to understand how to find reliable information online, whether it's through Google (or similar search engines), or by using topic-specific sites and databases. . . .Readers can certainly relate to Stebbins' real life examples, and she brings a lively wit and sense of humor to each search situation. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. * Journal of Academic Librarianship *This book is an excellent basic handbook on how field researchers in various fields (e.g. archaeology, anthropology, geology, biology, etc.) can prepare for the various types of mishaps – and in some cases – disasters, that can occur out in the field, and what to do when these things do actually happen. . . .[To t]hose who are relatively new at doing research out in the field – this is a treasure trove of healthy and sound advice. I would read it – this may help you recover from various screw ups in the field – and even save your life in others. * The Ackerman Family Bar-Ilan University Expedition to Gath *Leslie Stebbins’s book is a splendid exploration of the twists and turns that the search for information can take. It’s lively and engaging without sacrificing depth, seriousness of purpose, or professionalism. She uses examples that are relevant and connected to the everyday problems and questions of search while deeply engaging with a wide variety of perspectives and literature on the field, all in an entertaining and thought-provoking way. I think a lot of people are going to find this valuable and fun to read. -- Joseph Janes, Associate Professor and Chair, MLIS Program, Information School , University of WashingtonIf you want to improve your own life, the lives of those around you, and the quality of life online, read (the wonderfully readable) Finding Reliable Information Online, give copies away to your friends (as I plan to do), and see if you can get it added to your local high school or college curriculum. Founded on well-researched principles and brought to life through stories we can all relate to, Leslie Stebbins’ book is a valuable contribution, a useful tool, and a sign of hope for the future. -- Howard Rheingold, former lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University.and author of NetSmart, The Virtual Community, Smart Mobs and other booksAnyone who searches for information on the Internet, which is everyone, should read this book and take its advice to heart. Self-described “information extremist” Leslie Stebbins both uses the checklist approach to evaluating information and goes well beyond it by delving into the psychology of search and the nuances of experts, amateurs, and crowds. Her fun narratives about finding and evaluating scholarly and everyday information read like detective stories, and her many strategies, tips, mnemonics and lessons learned will be invaluable to students, librarians, educators, and researchers everywhere. -- Marc Meola, Assistant Professor and Information Literacy Librarian at the Community College of PhiladelphiaLeslie Stebbins’ Finding Reliable Information Online is an indispensable guide for librarians and educators everywhere helping today's students learn the critical skill of information evaluation. Using real world stories, she delivers in-depth strategies for cracking some of the Web's thorniest credibility gaps. Once you read this book, you'll never read a Yelp review or Airbnb listing the same way. A must-read, as entertaining as it is instructive. -- Alison J. Head, Director and Principal Research Scientist, Project Information Literacy at the Information School at the University of Washington and a Faculty Associate, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard UniversityThe search for reliable information, from restaurant reviews, to health, to research findings, requires a deep understanding of the nature of information and the methodology of search. As everyone worldwide leaves the secure confines of encyclopedias and research librarians, we enter the unknown territory of the search engine and crowd-sourcing. Leslie Stebbins' Finding Reliable Information Online provides an easy to read guided tour of the information wilderness. Built around compelling anecdotes, the solid, research-based approach is a must read map for the 21st century. -- John Richards, President, Consulting Services for Education and Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of EducationTable of ContentsForeword by Miriam Metzger Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Drinking: An Information Story. Finding Reliable Health Information Chapter 2. Five Stars! Four Girls and Free Brunch. Finding Reliable Restaurant Reviews Chapter 3. The Wisdom of a Crowd of Experts. Finding Reliable Scholarly Research Chapter 4. Word of Mouse. Finding Reliable Travel Information. Chapter 5. The Dog Effect. Finding Reliable Popular and Science Information. Glossary Instructor Guide Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisCreative Library Marketing and Publicity: Best Practices shares the success of libraries of various sizes and typessmall to large public, academic, and school libraries, systems, and organizations. Each best-practice scenario describes a library's successful experience with marketing, branding, and promoting a library service or program, providing information about planning, actual promotion techniques, and evaluating the success of the plan or promotion methods. Most importantly, each include tips and best practices for readers. Many of these ideas and techniques are applicable across the board, so they will help you implement similar methods to promote your library services and programs and spark different and unique uses for these techniques. Strategies covered include: Using constituents' voices in outreach effortsBuilding a social media presenceCrafting step-by-step marketing plansPlanning and implementing branding campaignsCreating buzz with promotional videosUsing e-mail marketiTrade ReviewNo matter the community that a particular library serves—small town, large city, or school or college campus—all need to find ways to reach out and connect with their target markets. Discovering new approaches and gaining insights from a variety of institutions can help personnel to build and enhance their own marketing plans and increase the effectiveness of their library’s outreach. This is the strength of this collection of case studies gathered by Lackie and Wood. The 12 investigations come from libraries large and small, public and academic, with marketing budgets of all sizes. Many describe holistic approaches to organizing a library’s marketing strategy, while others detail very specific programs or activities individual libraries have found successful in reaching a particular audience. Verdict: Librarians, marketing directors, and administrators will take away ideas and enlightenment from these success stories of libraries that have hit the mark of connecting with their target audiences. * Library Journal *Creative Library Marketing and Publicity presents interesting case studies on current library practice in this area. This is not a general handbook, but a selection of articles detailing some successful library projects. They include promoting a new library space, building a social media presence, and creating successful programming. * Information Today *Librarians looking for fresh ideas to connect with their communities can turn to Creative Library Marketing and Publicity: Best Practices to learn from the successes and mixed successes of other libraries’ marketing efforts. For librarians just starting out with marketing or hoping to get new ideas to refresh their existing promotions, this volume will be a helpful companion. . . .[and] a worthwhile book to read. * Medical Reference Services Quarterly *Creative Library Marketing and Publicity: Best Practices features case studies written by marketing experts that provide practical tips for raising the library's profile through various marketing strategies. A highly recommended book for librarians who wish to be more engaged with their stakeholders. -- Mark Aaron Polger, Academic Librarian and Library Marketer, City University of New York (CUNY)An insightful collection of case studies from innovative libraries that learned to excel in marketing with the tools and situations they have. Case studies range from libraries dealing with small budgets to branding, creating marketing plans, and utilizing technology and social media effectively. It’s an interesting, easy read, that’s incredibly relevant for the challenges that library marketing professionals are dealing with in today’s libraries. -- Laura Tomcik, Assistant Professor, Buswell Memorial Library, Wheaton CollegeTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Building a Foundation for Marketing Success Jeannie Allen Chapter 2. Conversations: Building Relationships and Using Constituent Voice in Outreach Letha Kay Goger Chapter 3. Plano Public Library System: Building a Social Media Presence Brent Bloechle Chapter 4. Creating Campus Buzz with Promotional Videos Heather A. Dalal, Paris Hannon, and Robert J. Lackie Chapter 5. Promotion, Publicity, and Beyond: Using a Marketing Plan and Innovative Strategies to Reach Users in an Academic Health Science Center Library Mary E. Edwards, Hannah F. Norton, Michele R. Tennant, Nina C. Stoyan-Rosenzweig, and Matthew Daley Chapter 6. Branding for Relevance: A Public Library’s Continuing Campaign for Access Jessica Ford and Jim Staley Chapter 7. People Do Still Read E-mail! E-mail Marketing as an Academic Library Outreach Tool Jamie Hazlitt Chapter 8. Increasing Library Use: It’s a Long Story Erica Thorsen Chapter 9. If You Build It, Will They Come? Marketing a New Library Space Coleen Meyers-Martin and Lynn D. Lampert Chapter 10. Marketing on a Shoestring: Publicity and Promotion in a Small Public Library Heather Nicholson Chapter 11. Library Programming: Methods for Creation, Collaboration, Delivery, and Outreach Amanda Piekart and Bonnie Lafazan Chapter 12. “Flipping the Switch” for School Library Advocacy Sara Kelly Johns Index About the Editors and Contributors

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Book SynopsisCreative Library Marketing and Publicity: Best Practices shares the success of libraries of various sizes and typessmall to large public, academic, and school libraries, systems, and organizations. Each best-practice scenario describes a library's successful experience with marketing, branding, and promoting a library service or program, providing information about planning, actual promotion techniques, and evaluating the success of the plan or promotion methods. Most importantly, each include tips and best practices for readers. Many of these ideas and techniques are applicable across the board, so they will help you implement similar methods to promote your library services and programs and spark different and unique uses for these techniques. Strategies covered include: Using constituents' voices in outreach effortsBuilding a social media presenceCrafting step-by-step marketing plansPlanning and implementing branding campaignsCreating buzz with promotional videosUsing e-mail marketiTrade ReviewNo matter the community that a particular library serves—small town, large city, or school or college campus—all need to find ways to reach out and connect with their target markets. Discovering new approaches and gaining insights from a variety of institutions can help personnel to build and enhance their own marketing plans and increase the effectiveness of their library’s outreach. This is the strength of this collection of case studies gathered by Lackie and Wood. The 12 investigations come from libraries large and small, public and academic, with marketing budgets of all sizes. Many describe holistic approaches to organizing a library’s marketing strategy, while others detail very specific programs or activities individual libraries have found successful in reaching a particular audience. Verdict: Librarians, marketing directors, and administrators will take away ideas and enlightenment from these success stories of libraries that have hit the mark of connecting with their target audiences. * Library Journal *Creative Library Marketing and Publicity presents interesting case studies on current library practice in this area. This is not a general handbook, but a selection of articles detailing some successful library projects. They include promoting a new library space, building a social media presence, and creating successful programming. * Information Today *Librarians looking for fresh ideas to connect with their communities can turn to Creative Library Marketing and Publicity: Best Practices to learn from the successes and mixed successes of other libraries’ marketing efforts. For librarians just starting out with marketing or hoping to get new ideas to refresh their existing promotions, this volume will be a helpful companion. . . .[and] a worthwhile book to read. * Medical Reference Services Quarterly *Creative Library Marketing and Publicity: Best Practices features case studies written by marketing experts that provide practical tips for raising the library's profile through various marketing strategies. A highly recommended book for librarians who wish to be more engaged with their stakeholders. -- Mark Aaron Polger, Academic Librarian and Library Marketer, City University of New York (CUNY)An insightful collection of case studies from innovative libraries that learned to excel in marketing with the tools and situations they have. Case studies range from libraries dealing with small budgets to branding, creating marketing plans, and utilizing technology and social media effectively. It’s an interesting, easy read, that’s incredibly relevant for the challenges that library marketing professionals are dealing with in today’s libraries. -- Laura Tomcik, Assistant Professor, Buswell Memorial Library, Wheaton CollegeTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Building a Foundation for Marketing Success Jeannie Allen Chapter 2. Conversations: Building Relationships and Using Constituent Voice in Outreach Letha Kay Goger Chapter 3. Plano Public Library System: Building a Social Media Presence Brent Bloechle Chapter 4. Creating Campus Buzz with Promotional Videos Heather A. Dalal, Paris Hannon, and Robert J. Lackie Chapter 5. Promotion, Publicity, and Beyond: Using a Marketing Plan and Innovative Strategies to Reach Users in an Academic Health Science Center Library Mary E. Edwards, Hannah F. Norton, Michele R. Tennant, Nina C. Stoyan-Rosenzweig, and Matthew Daley Chapter 6. Branding for Relevance: A Public Library’s Continuing Campaign for Access Jessica Ford and Jim Staley Chapter 7. People Do Still Read E-mail! E-mail Marketing as an Academic Library Outreach Tool Jamie Hazlitt Chapter 8. Increasing Library Use: It’s a Long Story Erica Thorsen Chapter 9. If You Build It, Will They Come? Marketing a New Library Space Coleen Meyers-Martin and Lynn D. Lampert Chapter 10. Marketing on a Shoestring: Publicity and Promotion in a Small Public Library Heather Nicholson Chapter 11. Library Programming: Methods for Creation, Collaboration, Delivery, and Outreach Amanda Piekart and Bonnie Lafazan Chapter 12. “Flipping the Switch” for School Library Advocacy Sara Kelly Johns Index About the Editors and Contributors

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Book SynopsisPlanning and implementing a 3D printing service in a library may seem like a daunting task. Based upon the authors' experience as early adopters of 3D technology and running a successful 3D printing service at a large academic library, this guide provides the steps to follow when launching a service in any type of library. Detailed guidance and over 50 graphics provide readers with sage guidance and detailed instructions on:planning a proposalprinter selection tipspreparing the locationaddressing staff concerns for new servicedeveloping service workflows and proceduresmanaging inevitable disastersdeveloping policiesconducting the reference interview for 3D printingstaff training tipsoutreach activitiesThis book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.Trade ReviewOur library has been offering 3D printing to our campus community since the summer of 2014, and boy would this book have been handy when we were getting started! It strikes a balance between offering enough information to get started, but not being overwhelmingly technical. I especially appreciated the inclusion of legal considerations specific to 3D printing. -- Deana Brown, Assistant Professor/ Librarian, Boise State University, Albertsons Library"3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians, is a quality synopsis of the application of 3D printing in a service-oriented environment. The authors offer a clear and concise summary of what is required to implement an effective 3D printing service as well as providing the appropriate amount of terminology and background on the technology for their target audience. The work is applicable not only to libraries, but any educational institution seeking to create opportunities for students and patrons to engage with emerging technologies. Most importantly, this work allows for those with no prior to experience in 3D printing to easily grasp the requirements, and make a cogent argument for the development of a 3D printing service." -- Cody Behles, Manager, Innovation and Research Support, Manager, Innovation and Research Support, FedEx Institute of TechnologyTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. 3D Printing and its Applications in Libraries Chapter 2. 3D Printing and Printers Chapter 3. Before You Can Print: Getting a Model Chapter 4. What Makes a Good Printable Model? Chapter 5. Estimating Expenses and Assessing Your Service Chapter 6. Developing Your 3D Printing Services Chapter 7. Policy Development Chapter 8. Workflow Chapter 9. Preparation and Staff Training Chapter 10. Dealing with Difficulties Chapter 11. Outreach and Marketing Chapter 12. Looking Ahead Glossary Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisPlanning and implementing a 3D printing service in a library may seem like a daunting task. Based upon the authors' experience as early adopters of 3D technology and running a successful 3D printing service at a large academic library, this guide provides the steps to follow when launching a service in any type of library. Detailed guidance and over 50 graphics provide readers with sage guidance and detailed instructions on:planning a proposalprinter selection tipspreparing the locationaddressing staff concerns for new servicedeveloping service workflows and proceduresmanaging inevitable disastersdeveloping policiesconducting the reference interview for 3D printingstaff training tipsoutreach activitiesThis book brings into one place all the guidance you need for developing and implementing a 3D printing service in any library.Trade ReviewOur library has been offering 3D printing to our campus community since the summer of 2014, and boy would this book have been handy when we were getting started! It strikes a balance between offering enough information to get started, but not being overwhelmingly technical. I especially appreciated the inclusion of legal considerations specific to 3D printing. -- Deana Brown, Assistant Professor/ Librarian, Boise State University, Albertsons Library"3D Printing: A Practical Guide for Librarians, is a quality synopsis of the application of 3D printing in a service-oriented environment. The authors offer a clear and concise summary of what is required to implement an effective 3D printing service as well as providing the appropriate amount of terminology and background on the technology for their target audience. The work is applicable not only to libraries, but any educational institution seeking to create opportunities for students and patrons to engage with emerging technologies. Most importantly, this work allows for those with no prior to experience in 3D printing to easily grasp the requirements, and make a cogent argument for the development of a 3D printing service." -- Cody Behles, Manager, Innovation and Research Support, Manager, Innovation and Research Support, FedEx Institute of TechnologyTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. 3D Printing and its Applications in Libraries Chapter 2. 3D Printing and Printers Chapter 3. Before You Can Print: Getting a Model Chapter 4. What Makes a Good Printable Model? Chapter 5. Estimating Expenses and Assessing Your Service Chapter 6. Developing Your 3D Printing Services Chapter 7. Policy Development Chapter 8. Workflow Chapter 9. Preparation and Staff Training Chapter 10. Dealing with Difficulties Chapter 11. Outreach and Marketing Chapter 12. Looking Ahead Glossary Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisIn the last decade library collections have rapidly evolved from a predominance of print books and journals to an ever growing mix of digital and print resources. Library patrons are predominately served by support staff that is expected to know how to help patrons select and use digital resources. Yet most library support staff (LSS) has not had training to become proficient in finding, using, and instructing others in the abundance of the digital resources of websites, databases, e-texts, digital libraries and their related technologies. Library Technology and Digital Resources: An Introduction for Support Staff is both a text for professors who teach in library support staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support staff who work in libraries. This book will guide the LSS to be able to:Distinguish key features and enhancements found among vendors and providers of digital libraries, digital collections, databases, and e-texts;Plan, budget, fund and write grants forTrade ReviewShaw offers an engaging and highly practical text within a structure that will appeal to new entrants to library and information services, as well as library support staff who are already engaged with the practical application and use of digital technologies and resources…. Overall, this book does have a lot to offer the early library and information professional as the topics are easily digested and applied in a variety of library and information settings…. [The book is] a useful primer for library support staff…. In particular, the inclusion of activities and discussion points at the end of each chapter are extremely useful and very transferable to any library instruction programme or setting — it is for this reason that this book may well find its place within a staff development library. * Multimedia Information & Technology *This text offers a nice structure around which to offer a course on digital resources at the LTA level. Chapters on the various digital information resources present the wide variety information tools available to libraries. It is especially useful as a companion for anyone preparing for the ALA/APA Library Support Staff Certification technology competency or for use in a course teaching to this competency. -- Susan Mannan, Statewide Library Technical Assistant Program Chair, Ivy Tech Community College-Central IndianaThis text covers a broad range of topics related to digital library services and resources and will be useful in classes aimed at preparing library technical workers. There is ample first-hand information, along with helpful suggestions for acquiring hands-on familiarity with these resources, and the suggested assignments will be useful to instructors. -- Linda D. Morrow, Association Librarian/ Public Services, Palomar CollegeThis book is incredibly thorough in reviewing the many types of digital resources that may be encountered in all types of library work. From subscription databases to ebooks to national, state and local digital collections and more, library workers will find a good overview of what the resources are and how to acquire and/or access them, as well as related topics such as copyright, security and appropriate use policies. -- Sandra Smith Rosado, Head of Technical Services, J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CTThis text breaks new ground by specifically addressing the LSS competencies developed by the ALA LSSC group and carefully introduces the different digital and techological areas important for modern Library Support Staff. This book would certainly enhance any curriculum and be a strong text for undergraduate level introductory courses in LIS. -- Jodi Williams, Associate Professor and Coordinator, Information and Library Services Program, University of Maine at AugustaTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables and Textboxes Preface Editorial Advisory Board Acknowledgments PART I DIGITAL RESOURCES 1 Introduction 2 Digital and Visual Literacies 3 Primary Sources and Digital Collections 4 National and Global Collections 5 State and Local Collections 6 Subscription Databases: Planning, Evaluation, and Acquisition Processes PART II TECHNOLOGIES 7 Subscription Databases: Providers and Products 8 E-Books 9 The Internet: Directories and Search Engines 10 Appropriate Use: Policies, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Copyright 11 Hardware, Software, and Network Infrastructure PART III NEW DIRECTIONS 12 Current and Future Trends Glossary Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWith the world becoming increasingly more dependent upon the Internet, libraries offer an essential service by providing access to this worldwide network. To help their patrons, modern librarians must have a thorough understanding of this technology. Integrating the Web into Everyday Library Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a comprehensive guide to a variety of aspects of Internet use and research. The book is basic, assuming only a basic understanding of computer use and Internet research. This guide begins with:a basic explanation of the mechanics of the Internet and World Wide Web, then moves on to explore the variety of ways that a user can discover online information,how information is stored online via the cloud, and how a librarian can enhance his or her library''s online presence. Later chapters explain:how to use the Internet to communicate, how to help patrons research and evaluate information, and how to protect patrons and yourself from online dangers. The finaTrade Review[T]his beautifully formatted guide provides thorough coverage of topics as far ranging as the Internet’s development and inner workings, mechanics of search engine algorithms and logic, cloud storage, the concept of an online presence, online ways to communicate with patrons, evaluation of online information, online dangers (phishing, identity theft, malware, cyberbullying, etc.), and troubleshooting for common computer hardware and software problems. The writing is straightforward, direct, and understandable. . . .Entry-level, midcareer, and seasoned librarians in any library setting will appreciate the background information, level of detail, and clarity of expression. The work is enhanced by more than ten illustrations, numerous shaded textboxes, pertinent references at the end of each chapter, and a four-page index. The content could be used to develop instruction for others who are unfamiliar with the workings of the web or as an on-the-job reference tool for new library staff. * Journal of the Medical Library Association *Integrating the Web into Everyday Library Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians presents a complex subject in a clear voice accessible to the non-technical reader. The author offers a refreshing break from the technical jargon that is typical of books covering the Internet and the World Wide Web. She puts a human face on the discipline of information technology. As you read, you are drawn into the subject, finding your questions being anticipated and answered consistently. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is currently working or planning a career that would benefit from a better understanding of networking, electronic information management and the Internet. -- Robert A. Pilgrim, Associate Professor, Computer Science & Information Systems, Murray State University, KentuckyTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. The Internet Chapter 2. Searching the Web Chapter 3. Cloud Storage and Portable Devices Chapter 4. Developing an Online Presence Chapter 5: Online Communication Chapter 6: Helping Patrons with Online Searches Chapter 7: Online Safety Chapter 8: Solving Computer Problems Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisHere is a concise guide to the nuts and bolts of converting flat media (books, papers, maps, posters, slides, micro formats, etc) into digital files. It provides librarians and archivists with the practical knowledge to understand the process and decision making in the digitization of flat media. Instead of having to learn by trial and error, they will get a well-rounded education of the practical aspects of digitization and have a better understanding of their options. This is the stuff they don't teach you in school. People can be lured into thinking that all it takes to digitize something is a scanner and some metadata. This guide illustrates the practical aspects of digitization such as:the physical challenges of scanning books without cutting the spine, the differences between a scanner that uses a scanning head vs a scanner that uses a camera, the different options for workflow for digitized items, and the reasons for choosing one scanner over another for reasons other than pTrade ReviewHer book is written for people at all levels of experience with digitization who are, or will be, in the process of digitizing flat media such as books, maps, slides, papers, posters, micro formats, etc. This is evident in Perrin’s writing style, which veers away from overly technical jargon, preferring simpler language. The book is designed to help readers discover the best possible options when considering a digitization project. Also, because most large-scale digitization endeavors are linked to grants or donors, the book can be used to help staff have a realistic vision of the costs and length of a project when writing grant proposals.... The book attempts to cover all the bases, but, if the reader is seeking more information, a bibliography is at the end of each chapter. There is also an index in the back of the book. Anyone involved in ongoing digitization projects will find this book useful. It covers the digitization process from its early planning stages to managing the collection after digitization. Perrin is correct regarding the scarcity of similar books now on the market. So those who currently have (or will in the future) an ongoing digitization program at their academic institution, governmental department, or private company may consider this to be the go-to book at the moment. * Technical Services Quarterly *This is a helpful guide intended for ‘librarians and archivists’ that is suitable for both the absolute beginner and those with a little bit more knowledge about digitization…. This book will mostly be useful to those who are starting out, and need a bit of perspective on how to get their project on the right footing…. This book will also provide people with reassurance that there is no single solution and that every project is a learning opportunity. Not even the experienced people get it right all the time. * Archives and Records: The Journal of the Archives and Records Association *Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: The Principles for Starting a Digitization Project Chapter 2: Principles for Different Material Types Chapter 3: Scanners Chapter 4: Other Equipment Chapter 5: Digital File Basics Chapter 6: Software and Processing Chapter 7: Metadata in Practice Chapter 8: Digitization Project Planning Principles Chapter 9: A Digital Collection’s Life After Digitization Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewCheryl Knott has created a well written, thorough, and accessible guide and using it leads to only one outcome -- a mastery of information resources on the Internet. -- C. Sean Burns, Assistant Professor, School of Information Science, College of Communication and Information, University of KentuckyUsing everyday language, humor, and real-life examples, this book explains how ordinary people can develop superior online searching skills. The tools, strategies, and step-by-step techniques are discussed in just enough detail to build the confidence of the readers without overwhelming them. -- Ericka J. Patillo, Lecturer, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: Don’t Google That, Do This Section I: Make It Work Chapter 1: Magazines and Newspapers in General-Interest Databases Chapter 2: Research Riches Chapter 3: Is There an Opp for That? Chapter 4: Dazzle Them with Statistics Chapter 5: Doing Good, Searching Well Chapter 6: Here’s to Your Health Section II: How and Why It Works Chapter 7: Make It Work for You Chapter 8: The Elements of Search Chapter 9: A Map of the Information World Chapter 10: Browsing and Searching Chapter 11: Evaluating and Managing Search Results Chapter 12: Crowding out the Experts Appendix 1: Databases Accessible from State Libraries or other State Agencies Appendix 2: Encyclopedias and Other Reference Tools Freely Accessible on the Web Appendix 3: Freely Available Information Resources by Subject Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe Librarian's Introduction to Programming Languages presents case studies and practicalapplications for using the top programming languages in library and information settings. Whilethere are books and Web sites devoted to teaching programming, there are few works thataddress multiple programming languages or address the specific reasons why programming is acritical area of learning for library and information science professionals. There are many books on programming languages but no recent items directly written for librarians that span a variety of programs. Many practicing librarians see programming as something for IT people or beyond their capabilities. This book will help these librarians to feel comfortable discussion programming with others by providing an understanding of when the language might be useful, what is needed to make it work, and relevant tools to extend its application. Additionally, the inclusion of practical examples lets readers try a small app for the lanTrade ReviewWith so many programming languages in use today, it can be hard to know which does what, which is approachable for beginners yet useful long-term, and which will help accomplish library work. Edited by Thomsett-Scott, this title addresses Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, SQL, C, C#, and Java in a chapter per language, with each chapter also briefly discussing the development of the language in question. The contributors—almost all of them librarians while others are developers—offer beginning steps and code that will get readers going, as well as lists for further reading, mostly in the form of handy tutorial websites but also books and articles. Readers will finish this title with a solid sense of which programming language is right for them and their library, and the tools to get started learning and implementing the language. Verdict: A worthwhile resource for librarians looking to boost their résumé and those interested in or already working in systems librarianship. * Library Journal *Thomsett-Scott's book Librarian’s Introduction to Programming Languages is the best thing I've seen written for librarians who want to know why computer programming is important in libraries. Libraries are about many things. Some of those things are data and information. Computers excel at creating, storing, manipulating, and disseminating data and information. The intersection of these two worlds is librarians who program. Using examples from Library Land, this book, compares, contrasts, and introduces a wide range of programming languages. Given this book, a networked computer, and a few hours of time, the reader ought to be able to write their very first program in any number of popular languages and consequently learn how programming is essential to the profession. -- Eric Lease Morgan, Digital Initiatives Librarian, University of Notre DameBeth Thomsett-Scott has put together a guide that answers the question that every librarian asks about Programming Languages, ‘Where do I begin?’ From beginning to end The Librarian's Introduction to Programming Languages will help you choose which programing languages are best for any project. A much needed guide for every librarian. -- Juan Denzer, Library Systems Specialist, Binghamton University LibrariesThis work is a timely addition to the literature. As experienced librarians come to grips with changing workplace needs, some will need to enhance or begin their coding skills for the future. Beth Thomsett-Scott has assembled a worthy cast of authors to guide librarians in a choice of programming or scripting languages that will make the largest impact for a variety of situations. Code on colleagues! -- Matthew R. Martseller, Senior Librarian, Engineering & Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University

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Book SynopsisThe Librarian's Introduction to Programming Languages presents case studies and practical applications for using the top programming languages in library and information settings. While there are books and Web sites devoted to teaching programming, there are few works that address multiple programming languages or address the specific reasons why programming is a critical area of learning for library and information science professionals.There are many books on programming languages but no recent items directly written for librarians that span a variety of programs. Many practicing librarians see programming as something for IT people or beyond their capabilities. This book will help these librarians to feel comfortable discussing programming with others by providing an understanding of when the language might be useful, what is needed to make it work, and relevant tools to extend its application. Additionally, the inclusion of practical examples lets readers try a small app for the laTrade ReviewWith so many programming languages in use today, it can be hard to know which does what, which is approachable for beginners yet useful long-term, and which will help accomplish library work. Edited by Thomsett-Scott, this title addresses Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, SQL, C, C#, and Java in a chapter per language, with each chapter also briefly discussing the development of the language in question. The contributors—almost all of them librarians while others are developers—offer beginning steps and code that will get readers going, as well as lists for further reading, mostly in the form of handy tutorial websites but also books and articles. Readers will finish this title with a solid sense of which programming language is right for them and their library, and the tools to get started learning and implementing the language. Verdict: A worthwhile resource for librarians looking to boost their résumé and those interested in or already working in systems librarianship. * Library Journal *Thomsett-Scott's book Librarian’s Introduction to Programming Languages is the best thing I've seen written for librarians who want to know why computer programming is important in libraries. Libraries are about many things. Some of those things are data and information. Computers excel at creating, storing, manipulating, and disseminating data and information. The intersection of these two worlds is librarians who program. Using examples from Library Land, this book, compares, contrasts, and introduces a wide range of programming languages. Given this book, a networked computer, and a few hours of time, the reader ought to be able to write their very first program in any number of popular languages and consequently learn how programming is essential to the profession. -- Eric Lease Morgan, Digital Initiatives Librarian, University of Notre DameBeth Thomsett-Scott has put together a guide that answers the question that every librarian asks about Programming Languages, ‘Where do I begin?’ From beginning to end The Librarian's Introduction to Programming Languages will help you choose which programing languages are best for any project. A much needed guide for every librarian. -- Juan Denzer, Library Systems Specialist, Binghamton University LibrariesThis work is a timely addition to the literature. As experienced librarians come to grips with changing workplace needs, some will need to enhance or begin their coding skills for the future. Beth Thomsett-Scott has assembled a worthy cast of authors to guide librarians in a choice of programming or scripting languages that will make the largest impact for a variety of situations. Code on colleagues! -- Matthew R. Martseller, Senior Librarian, Engineering & Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University

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Book SynopsisIn a world of users that routinely click I Agree buttons, librarians may be the lone voice raising an alert to the privacy, use, and ownership issues arising in connection with the design and implementation of digital rights management (DRM) technologies. DRM reflects the efforts of copyright owners to prevent the illegal distribution of copyrighted material an admirable goal on its face. A common misunderstanding is that DRM is copyright law. It is not. Rather it is a method of preventing copyright infringement; however, if unchecked, DRM has the potential to violate privacy, limit ownership rights, and undermine the delicate balance of rights and policies established by our current system of copyright. All three of these arenas are critical for both librarians and their users.Reflecting the shift from ownership to access, libraries are increasingly providing access to rights-protected digital content. Libraries strive to provide access to rights-protected content in a manner that prTrade ReviewEditors Lemmer (director, Lake Forest Lib., IL) and Wale (Temple Univ. Beasley Sch. of Law Lib.) offer a primer on digital rights management (DRM) that moves from the basics and technical aspects to legal scenarios and hands-on situations where DRM comes into play. The authors include an introduction to DRM and related technologies, going on to explain how libraries can use DRM to manage open-access materials (with a guide that details various open-access models), and how workflows and organizational structure can help manage the practicalities of DRM. The last chapter comes down firmly and emphatically against using DRM in academic libraries and offers suggestions on how libraries can work toward building DRM-free digital collections. This book shines in its later chapters, which offers novices a framework on what to look for and best practices in digital collections contracting, a comprehensive overview of digital rights and information privacy and their importance to libraries, and a brief yet thorough explanation of what librarians need to know about DRM and copyright law. VERDICT: A useful volume for all librarians in need of a crash course on the subject. * Library Journal *The first thing to say about the book is that it is admirably well organised and intelligently thought-through. Written by information professionals for information professionals, this collection of essays works hard and mostly very successfully to be of maximum support to the beleaguered librarian of the 21st century who, too often, is caught between the conflicting interests of the user and the publisher. * Multimedia Information & Technology *While written and edited primarily by law librarians, this book is intended for broader groups in librarianship, and this expanded audience is evidenced by examples, experiences, and analogies from various academic and public libraries. From the introduction, it is clear that this book’s purpose is not just to educate...it also encourages librarians to influence change in the evolution of DRM. This purpose is successfully satisfied by incorporating direct and specific applications to libraries in almost every chapter, giving guidance and step-by-step instructions to librarians for working more efficiently with DRM and for making changes in DRM to better serve library patrons…. While chapters can stand alone, they also work together, making the book cohesive in explaining DRM and how librarians should interact with it and influence it to change…. Should your law library buy it? Of course! This book would be a fine addition to any academic or public library, but mainly because it is useful for the librarians themselves to read, rather than for the law students, professors, and patrons who frequent the library. * Law Library Journal *Let me say up front that this is a book every librarian should read—yes, even children’s librarians unless they deal only with print collections. I cannot think of any area of librarianship that is not impacted by digital technology. All types of libraries purchase/ license and make digital content available as well as, in many cases, creating digital content from historical collections or supporting the development of open educational resources. Furthermore, Digital Rights Management: The Librarian’s Guide is well-written and all of the authors are knowledgeable (all but one have law degrees and all but one are librarians)…. In other words, editors Lemmer and Wale (both of whom hold law and library degrees) have done a wonderful job of identifying what librarians need to know and have found knowledgeable colleagues to skillfully write on these topics. The book is well-indexed and all chapters heavily documented with notes and references. This work lives up to its goal of educating librarians and I highly recommended it. Some chapters also hold value for the general public and also for colleagues across many disciplines in higher education. * Technical Services Quarterly *For better or worse, Digital Rights Management (DRM) is an inevitable part of the digital content landscape and many of us don’t know all we should about it. Digital Rights Management: The Librarian’s Guide is a good review of the issues and is an authoritative reference for librarians needing to understand DRM and navigate the problems it raises. The first several chapters provide a solid grounding to the technology and how it is used and subsequent chapters explore the different aspects of DRM librarians confront and provide advice on best practice. -- David W. Lewis, Dean of the IUPUI University LibraryThis book could not be more timely or address a more urgent set of questions. The tangle of legal and technical limitations created by DRM threatens traditional library practice that connects communities and supports access to knowledge and learning for all citizens. Digital Rights Management: The Librarian's Guide prepares librarians to navigate this complex knot of terms and conditions. Presenting a diverse set of perspectives grounded in the legal, technical, and professional challenges created by DRM, this book will have readers ready to negotiate for fuller access, safeguard patrons' rights, and rebuild the social safety net provided by libraries. -- William Cross, Director of Copyright and Digital Scholarship, North Carolina State University LibrariesHere, two expert librarians, Catherine A. Lemmer and Carla P. Wale, have assembled a team of subject specialists to write Digital Rights Management: The Librarian’s Guide to help educate, illustrate, and influence the entire spectrum of DRM issues specifically for librarians. From technical chapters on the basics of DRM and digital authentication, to progressive discussions of DRM’s impact on modern copyright, open access, privacy and collection development, this work gives the reader an opportunity to become an expert active participant in shaping and influencing DRM’s evolution in their own libraries. Through engaging narrative, sharp analysis, and illustrative inquiry, the chapters help dispel the myths and misunderstandings of one of the more confounding technological measures impacting libraries today, DRM. I believe it is a ‘must read’ for any librarian or information professional wanting a greater understanding of technology in our increasingly digital profession. -- Kyle K. Courtney, Copyright Advisor, Harvard University Library

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Book SynopsisIn a world of users that routinely click I Agree buttons, librarians may be the lone voice raising an alert to the privacy, use, and ownership issues arising in connection with the design and implementation of digital rights management (DRM) technologies. DRM reflects the efforts of copyright owners to prevent the illegal distribution of copyrighted material an admirable goal on its face. A common misunderstanding is that DRM is copyright law. It is not. Rather it is a method of preventing copyright infringement; however, if unchecked, DRM has the potential to violate privacy, limit ownership rights, and undermine the delicate balance of rights and policies established by our current system of copyright. All three of these arenas are critical for both librarians and their users.Reflecting the shift from ownership to access, libraries are increasingly providing access to rights-protected digital content. Libraries strive to provide access to rights-protected content in a manner that prTrade ReviewEditors Lemmer (director, Lake Forest Lib., IL) and Wale (Temple Univ. Beasley Sch. of Law Lib.) offer a primer on digital rights management (DRM) that moves from the basics and technical aspects to legal scenarios and hands-on situations where DRM comes into play. The authors include an introduction to DRM and related technologies, going on to explain how libraries can use DRM to manage open-access materials (with a guide that details various open-access models), and how workflows and organizational structure can help manage the practicalities of DRM. The last chapter comes down firmly and emphatically against using DRM in academic libraries and offers suggestions on how libraries can work toward building DRM-free digital collections. This book shines in its later chapters, which offers novices a framework on what to look for and best practices in digital collections contracting, a comprehensive overview of digital rights and information privacy and their importance to libraries, and a brief yet thorough explanation of what librarians need to know about DRM and copyright law. VERDICT: A useful volume for all librarians in need of a crash course on the subject. * Library Journal *The first thing to say about the book is that it is admirably well organised and intelligently thought-through. Written by information professionals for information professionals, this collection of essays works hard and mostly very successfully to be of maximum support to the beleaguered librarian of the 21st century who, too often, is caught between the conflicting interests of the user and the publisher. * Multimedia Information & Technology *While written and edited primarily by law librarians, this book is intended for broader groups in librarianship, and this expanded audience is evidenced by examples, experiences, and analogies from various academic and public libraries. From the introduction, it is clear that this book’s purpose is not just to educate...it also encourages librarians to influence change in the evolution of DRM. This purpose is successfully satisfied by incorporating direct and specific applications to libraries in almost every chapter, giving guidance and step-by-step instructions to librarians for working more efficiently with DRM and for making changes in DRM to better serve library patrons…. While chapters can stand alone, they also work together, making the book cohesive in explaining DRM and how librarians should interact with it and influence it to change…. Should your law library buy it? Of course! This book would be a fine addition to any academic or public library, but mainly because it is useful for the librarians themselves to read, rather than for the law students, professors, and patrons who frequent the library. * Law Library Journal *Let me say up front that this is a book every librarian should read—yes, even children’s librarians unless they deal only with print collections. I cannot think of any area of librarianship that is not impacted by digital technology. All types of libraries purchase/ license and make digital content available as well as, in many cases, creating digital content from historical collections or supporting the development of open educational resources. Furthermore, Digital Rights Management: The Librarian’s Guide is well-written and all of the authors are knowledgeable (all but one have law degrees and all but one are librarians)…. In other words, editors Lemmer and Wale (both of whom hold law and library degrees) have done a wonderful job of identifying what librarians need to know and have found knowledgeable colleagues to skillfully write on these topics. The book is well-indexed and all chapters heavily documented with notes and references. This work lives up to its goal of educating librarians and I highly recommended it. Some chapters also hold value for the general public and also for colleagues across many disciplines in higher education. * Technical Services Quarterly *For better or worse, Digital Rights Management (DRM) is an inevitable part of the digital content landscape and many of us don’t know all we should about it. Digital Rights Management: The Librarian’s Guide is a good review of the issues and is an authoritative reference for librarians needing to understand DRM and navigate the problems it raises. The first several chapters provide a solid grounding to the technology and how it is used and subsequent chapters explore the different aspects of DRM librarians confront and provide advice on best practice. -- David W. Lewis, Dean of the IUPUI University LibraryThis book could not be more timely or address a more urgent set of questions. The tangle of legal and technical limitations created by DRM threatens traditional library practice that connects communities and supports access to knowledge and learning for all citizens. Digital Rights Management: The Librarian's Guide prepares librarians to navigate this complex knot of terms and conditions. Presenting a diverse set of perspectives grounded in the legal, technical, and professional challenges created by DRM, this book will have readers ready to negotiate for fuller access, safeguard patrons' rights, and rebuild the social safety net provided by libraries. -- William Cross, Director of Copyright and Digital Scholarship, North Carolina State University LibrariesHere, two expert librarians, Catherine A. Lemmer and Carla P. Wale, have assembled a team of subject specialists to write Digital Rights Management: The Librarian’s Guide to help educate, illustrate, and influence the entire spectrum of DRM issues specifically for librarians. From technical chapters on the basics of DRM and digital authentication, to progressive discussions of DRM’s impact on modern copyright, open access, privacy and collection development, this work gives the reader an opportunity to become an expert active participant in shaping and influencing DRM’s evolution in their own libraries. Through engaging narrative, sharp analysis, and illustrative inquiry, the chapters help dispel the myths and misunderstandings of one of the more confounding technological measures impacting libraries today, DRM. I believe it is a ‘must read’ for any librarian or information professional wanting a greater understanding of technology in our increasingly digital profession. -- Kyle K. Courtney, Copyright Advisor, Harvard University Library

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Book SynopsisBuilding Trustworthy Digital Repositories: Theory and Implementation combines information on both theory and practice related to creating trustworthy repositories for records into one up-to-date source. This book will bring all the credible theories into one place where they will be summarized, brought up to date, and footnoted. Moreover, the book will be international in its scope, and will discuss ideas coming from such important sources as Australia, Canada, and Western Europe. Until about five years ago, there were very few implementation projects in this area. This book brings together information on implementation projects that answer these questions:What is a trustworthy repository for digital records?Who is building these repositories, and what have been the results?How are institutions building or creating these repositories?How are institutions addressing the essential requirement related to the ingest or capture of records?How are institutions automatically and manually caTrade ReviewThis much-needed resource in this age of digital information includes contributions from 42 repository experts working in higher education, government, or business. Each of the 10 chapters targets an essential conceptual area related to digital repositories, and approaches that concept via one theoretical essay and at least one case study (most chapters offer two or three case studies). Concepts cover the spectrum from selecting a trusted repository to ensuring an established repository’s security. Theoretical essays approach the topic by describing strategies, their evolution, and current state; highlighting models, standards, and policies; explaining projects that incorporate advanced knowledge in the field; and identifying helpful resources for additional information. Case studies (aka "implementations") explain background, context, and projected goals; delineate techniques used, obstacles faced, and results gleaned; then finally share project evaluations and lessons learned. Each chapter introduces field-related acronyms and promising software packages, presents data in tables or charts, and offers images or graphs of models and processes to aid readers. The text closes by analyzing the current state of repositories and offering a future prediction of their complex interconnectedness. Well researched and written. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above. * CHOICE *It is not often that a book successfully combines theory and practical experience—Building Trustworthy Digital Repositories: Theory and Implementation does just that. This book, the winner of the 2017 Society of American Archivists Waldo Gifford Leland Award for “writing of superior excellence and usefulness in the field of archival history, theory, or practice”, is truly a valuable resource to students, new professionals, and practitioners at all career stages. * Mid-Atlantic Archivist *There is strength in the fact that individual authors bring a different perspective and different experiences…. [The book] provides a range of useful perspectives and the chance to read an interesting set of practical case studies. If you wish to learn from the experience of others who have tried to find solutions to some thorny implementation problems, then this book is certainly worth dipping into. * Archives and Records: The Journal of the Archives and Records Association *[T]his book examines the specific features and functional activities that comprise a trusted digital repository (TDR). Combining theory, history, and real-world examples, this authoritative work will help users gain a better understanding of TDRs and, more important, how to bring this understanding into their current practice…. Regardless of where you are in the process of building a trusted digital repository, if you work with digital materials at any stage, or aspire to learn more about the processes and activities involved, this book contains a wealth of information and insights that will undoubtedly be of use and is highly recommended. * Archival Issues *I found this book fascinating and useful in improving my understanding of archival tasks, metadata, digital collections, and records management. This is a definite addition to my personal reference collection, and it should be for any archivist, records manager, or digital librarian. Digital Repositories would also be excellent reading for courses in archives, metadata, records management, information technology, and digital collections. * Technical Services Quarterly *For many years, archivists and others have struggled with the challenges of managing our digital heritage, writing thousands of words on the conceptual challenges but often lacking practical solutions and methods. Bantin’s recent compilation gives us both theoretical musings along with numerous case studies from state government, universities, corporations, and other venues from the United States, Australia, Europe, and Canada. All aspects of building and using trustworthy digital repositories, from audits and policies to management and standards, are treated. This is an essential volume for archivists, librarians, records managers, and other information professionals working with digital sources. -- Richard J. Cox, Chair and Professor, Department of Information Culture and Data StewardshipPhilip C. Bantin has succeeded in bringing together an impressive team of forty-three archivists, educators, and practitioners to develop this much needed, comprehensive and authoritative work. Students in archival and records management programs will benefit greatly by understanding the current state of trustworthy systems (Nancy McGovern) and looking to trustworthy systems of the future (Luciana Duranti). And seasoned professionals will benefit from the experiences of pioneering practitioners describing projects implemented in the workplace, including The Oregon Records Management Solution--ORMS (Mary Beth Herkert) and Washington State’s Shared Responsibility Models (Debbie Bahn). Philip’s book is a “must-have” resource for archival and records management students, researchers, and professionals. -- Patricia C. Franks, CA, CRM, Program Coordinator, Master's Degree in Archives and Records Management, School of Information, San José State UniversityTable of ContentsForeword by Gregory Hunter Chapter 1: Evaluating and Selecting a Trustworthy Repository Theory Philip C. Bantin, What is a Trustworthy Repository? – Theory Implementation Jim Corridan and Tibaut Houzanme, Selecting an Integrated Records and Preservation Management System for the Indiana Archives and Records Administration Chapter 2: Resources, Policies and Management Structures Theory Philip C. Bantin, Resources, Policies and Management Structures – Theory Implementation Joanne Kaczmarek, Ten Years and Counting: What is Missing from Our Institutional Repository Glen McAninch, Resources, Policies, and Management Structures at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Erik A. Moore, Resources, Policies, and Management Structures - Understanding Our Trustworthiness Chapter 3: Building a Trustworthy System: Ingest Process Theory Lisa Schmidt, Ingest Process—Theory Implementation Cynthia Ghering, Ingest Process: Michigan State University’s Digital Archives Program Jared Lyle, Ingest Process: Submission and ‘Pre-Ingest’ Activities Giovanni Michetti, Submission Agreement in the eHealth Domain Chapter 4: Creating and Capturing Metadata Theory Philip C. Bantin, Creating and Capturing Metadata: Theory Implementation Mimi Dionne, Adventures in Metadata: A Satellite Office’s File Share Clean-Up Project Cassie Findlay, Creating and Capturing Metadata: An Australian Digital Archives Case Study Jane Gorjevsky and Dina Sokolova, Finding a Black Cat in a Dark Room: Capture and Creation of Usable Metadata Chapter 5: Capturing Audit Trail Data Theory Daniel Noonan, Authenticity and Audit Trails - Theory Implementation Mimi Dionne, Adventures in Audit Trails: A Satellite Office’s File Share Clean-Up Project Sibyl Schaefer Michael Smorul, Michael Ritter, & David Minor, Auditing through Infrastructure Migrations: The Use of the Audit Control Environment (ACE) in the Chronopolis Digital Preservation System Chapter 6: Assigning Retention and Disposal Data Theory Donald Force, Assigning Retention and Disposal Data – Theory Implementation Glen McAninch and Jim Cundy, Records and Archival Management Strategies for Electronic Records Used by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Chapter 7: Creating an Access Strategy Theory Kris Stenson, Creating an Access Strategy-Theory Implementation Debbie Bahn, Access Partnerships: Washington State Archives’ Shared Responsibility Models Mary Beth Herkert, Creating an Access Strategy: The Oregon Records Management Solution (ORMS) Lorraine L. Richards, Determining Access Requirements for a Federal Government Scientific Data Repository Chapter 8: Creating a Secure System Theory Lois Evans, Creating a Secure System – Theory Implementation Stan Ahalt, Jay Aikat, Dan Bedard, Margaret Burchinal, Thomas Carsey, Thu-Mai Christian, Jonathan Crabtree, Nancy Dole, Howard Lander, Latanya Sweeney, Mary Whitton, Creating a Secure System - VISR: The Virtual Institute for Social Research Lois Evans, Creating a Secure System: A Roundtable Discussion Chapter 9: Creating a Preservation Strategy Theory Lori J. Ashley, Creating a Preservation Strategy –Theory Implementation Bronwen Sprout and Sarah Romkey, Building a Preservation Strategy Around Archivematica Chapter 10: Trustworthy Systems: Current Status and Future Directions Luciana Duranti, What will Trustworthy Systems Look Like in the Future? Nancy McGovern, Current Status of Trustworthy Systems

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Book SynopsisBuilding Trustworthy Digital Repositories: Theory and Implementation combines information on both theory and practice related to creating trustworthy repositories for records into one up-to-date source. This book will bring all the credible theories into one place where they will be summarized, brought up to date, and footnoted. Moreover, the book will be international in its scope, and will discuss ideas coming from such important sources as Australia, Canada, and Western Europe. Until about five years ago, there were very few implementation projects in this area. This book brings together information on implementation projects that answer these questions:What is a trustworthy repository for digital records?Who is building these repositories, and what have been the results?How are institutions building or creating these repositories?How are institutions addressing the essential requirement related to the ingest or capture of records?How are institutions automatically and manually caTrade ReviewThis much-needed resource in this age of digital information includes contributions from 42 repository experts working in higher education, government, or business. Each of the 10 chapters targets an essential conceptual area related to digital repositories, and approaches that concept via one theoretical essay and at least one case study (most chapters offer two or three case studies). Concepts cover the spectrum from selecting a trusted repository to ensuring an established repository’s security. Theoretical essays approach the topic by describing strategies, their evolution, and current state; highlighting models, standards, and policies; explaining projects that incorporate advanced knowledge in the field; and identifying helpful resources for additional information. Case studies (aka "implementations") explain background, context, and projected goals; delineate techniques used, obstacles faced, and results gleaned; then finally share project evaluations and lessons learned. Each chapter introduces field-related acronyms and promising software packages, presents data in tables or charts, and offers images or graphs of models and processes to aid readers. The text closes by analyzing the current state of repositories and offering a future prediction of their complex interconnectedness. Well researched and written. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above. * CHOICE *It is not often that a book successfully combines theory and practical experience—Building Trustworthy Digital Repositories: Theory and Implementation does just that. This book, the winner of the 2017 Society of American Archivists Waldo Gifford Leland Award for “writing of superior excellence and usefulness in the field of archival history, theory, or practice”, is truly a valuable resource to students, new professionals, and practitioners at all career stages. * Mid-Atlantic Archivist *There is strength in the fact that individual authors bring a different perspective and different experiences…. [The book] provides a range of useful perspectives and the chance to read an interesting set of practical case studies. If you wish to learn from the experience of others who have tried to find solutions to some thorny implementation problems, then this book is certainly worth dipping into. * Archives and Records: The Journal of the Archives and Records Association *[T]his book examines the specific features and functional activities that comprise a trusted digital repository (TDR). Combining theory, history, and real-world examples, this authoritative work will help users gain a better understanding of TDRs and, more important, how to bring this understanding into their current practice…. Regardless of where you are in the process of building a trusted digital repository, if you work with digital materials at any stage, or aspire to learn more about the processes and activities involved, this book contains a wealth of information and insights that will undoubtedly be of use and is highly recommended. * Archival Issues *I found this book fascinating and useful in improving my understanding of archival tasks, metadata, digital collections, and records management. This is a definite addition to my personal reference collection, and it should be for any archivist, records manager, or digital librarian. Digital Repositories would also be excellent reading for courses in archives, metadata, records management, information technology, and digital collections. * Technical Services Quarterly *For many years, archivists and others have struggled with the challenges of managing our digital heritage, writing thousands of words on the conceptual challenges but often lacking practical solutions and methods. Bantin’s recent compilation gives us both theoretical musings along with numerous case studies from state government, universities, corporations, and other venues from the United States, Australia, Europe, and Canada. All aspects of building and using trustworthy digital repositories, from audits and policies to management and standards, are treated. This is an essential volume for archivists, librarians, records managers, and other information professionals working with digital sources. -- Richard J. Cox, Chair and Professor, Department of Information Culture and Data StewardshipPhilip C. Bantin has succeeded in bringing together an impressive team of forty-three archivists, educators, and practitioners to develop this much needed, comprehensive and authoritative work. Students in archival and records management programs will benefit greatly by understanding the current state of trustworthy systems (Nancy McGovern) and looking to trustworthy systems of the future (Luciana Duranti). And seasoned professionals will benefit from the experiences of pioneering practitioners describing projects implemented in the workplace, including The Oregon Records Management Solution--ORMS (Mary Beth Herkert) and Washington State’s Shared Responsibility Models (Debbie Bahn). Philip’s book is a “must-have” resource for archival and records management students, researchers, and professionals. -- Patricia C. Franks, CA, CRM, Program Coordinator, Master's Degree in Archives and Records Management, School of Information, San José State UniversityTable of ContentsForeword by Gregory Hunter Chapter 1: Evaluating and Selecting a Trustworthy Repository Theory Philip C. Bantin, What is a Trustworthy Repository? – Theory Implementation Jim Corridan and Tibaut Houzanme, Selecting an Integrated Records and Preservation Management System for the Indiana Archives and Records Administration Chapter 2: Resources, Policies and Management Structures Theory Philip C. Bantin, Resources, Policies and Management Structures – Theory Implementation Joanne Kaczmarek, Ten Years and Counting: What is Missing from Our Institutional Repository Glen McAninch, Resources, Policies, and Management Structures at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Erik A. Moore, Resources, Policies, and Management Structures - Understanding Our Trustworthiness Chapter 3: Building a Trustworthy System: Ingest Process Theory Lisa Schmidt, Ingest Process—Theory Implementation Cynthia Ghering, Ingest Process: Michigan State University’s Digital Archives Program Jared Lyle, Ingest Process: Submission and ‘Pre-Ingest’ Activities Giovanni Michetti, Submission Agreement in the eHealth Domain Chapter 4: Creating and Capturing Metadata Theory Philip C. Bantin, Creating and Capturing Metadata: Theory Implementation Mimi Dionne, Adventures in Metadata: A Satellite Office’s File Share Clean-Up Project Cassie Findlay, Creating and Capturing Metadata: An Australian Digital Archives Case Study Jane Gorjevsky and Dina Sokolova, Finding a Black Cat in a Dark Room: Capture and Creation of Usable Metadata Chapter 5: Capturing Audit Trail Data Theory Daniel Noonan, Authenticity and Audit Trails - Theory Implementation Mimi Dionne, Adventures in Audit Trails: A Satellite Office’s File Share Clean-Up Project Sibyl Schaefer Michael Smorul, Michael Ritter, & David Minor, Auditing through Infrastructure Migrations: The Use of the Audit Control Environment (ACE) in the Chronopolis Digital Preservation System Chapter 6: Assigning Retention and Disposal Data Theory Donald Force, Assigning Retention and Disposal Data – Theory Implementation Glen McAninch and Jim Cundy, Records and Archival Management Strategies for Electronic Records Used by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Chapter 7: Creating an Access Strategy Theory Kris Stenson, Creating an Access Strategy-Theory Implementation Debbie Bahn, Access Partnerships: Washington State Archives’ Shared Responsibility Models Mary Beth Herkert, Creating an Access Strategy: The Oregon Records Management Solution (ORMS) Lorraine L. Richards, Determining Access Requirements for a Federal Government Scientific Data Repository Chapter 8: Creating a Secure System Theory Lois Evans, Creating a Secure System – Theory Implementation Stan Ahalt, Jay Aikat, Dan Bedard, Margaret Burchinal, Thomas Carsey, Thu-Mai Christian, Jonathan Crabtree, Nancy Dole, Howard Lander, Latanya Sweeney, Mary Whitton, Creating a Secure System - VISR: The Virtual Institute for Social Research Lois Evans, Creating a Secure System: A Roundtable Discussion Chapter 9: Creating a Preservation Strategy Theory Lori J. Ashley, Creating a Preservation Strategy –Theory Implementation Bronwen Sprout and Sarah Romkey, Building a Preservation Strategy Around Archivematica Chapter 10: Trustworthy Systems: Current Status and Future Directions Luciana Duranti, What will Trustworthy Systems Look Like in the Future? Nancy McGovern, Current Status of Trustworthy Systems

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Book SynopsisNew Methods of Teaching and Learning in Libraries is a one-stop introduction to the role of technology in teaching and learning in libraries. Emerging models of library instruction and library support of instruction will be presented. Increasingly, librarians are called upon to partner with educational faculty and community members to deliver content and support innovative educational initiatives. Since libraries reach across academic disciplines and provide resources for the greater community, they are uniquely positioned to provide services and technologies that are available to many, bringing innovation out of silos and facilitating innovation in the community. Chapters covered include: Active Learning in Collaborative Spaces Creating Library Spaces that Foster Creation Teaching Beyond the Library Walls Teaching Skills for Career Success Multimedia in Library Education The Future of Mobile Libraries Teaching and Learning in the Library of the Future Innovative programs will be hiTrade ReviewNew Methods of Teaching and Learning in Libraries makes reading about the latest trends in library science enjoyable, and every pro-fessional, new graduate of a library science program, or new hire could benefit from reading this book. * Journal of the Medical Library Association *New Methods of Teaching and Learning for Librarians is a must read for any librarian involved in teaching, whether they are in an academic setting or elsewhere. Gleason identifies critical access points where librarians can intersect in their communities to provide meaningful and relevant instruction, either in-person or using digital media. She also describes today's learners so that librarians can adapt their teaching methods to meet current needs. The book goes on to address how library spaces contribute to teaching and learning. Lastly, there are practical examples and context to which the reader can readily relate. -- Gail Kouame, Chair, Research & Education Services at Augusta University, Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. LibraryAnn Gleason’s new book New Methods of Teaching and Learning for Librarians strongly makes the case for librarians teaching information literacy in the library but also partnering and collaborating with faculty to teach key critical thinking skills within the curriculum. Early chapters lay a strong foundation of educational philosophy and theory; later chapters tie practical examples back to this foundation. A good practical read for librarians embarking on public service and teaching journeys. -- Terry Ann Jankowski, MLS, AHIP, FMLA, Librarian Emerita, University of Washington Health Sciences LibraryTable of ContentsPreface Part I - Teaching and Learning Practices in Library Instruction Chapter 1 - Teaching and Learning in Libraries Chapter 2 - Teaching Students Skills for Career and Life Success Chapter 3 - Teaching Beyond the Classroom Walls Part II - Using Educational Technology to Scaffold Learning Chapter 4 - Activating Learning with Multimedia Chapter 5 - Mobilizing Teaching and Learning in Libraries Part III - Facilitating Learning in Library Spaces Chapter 6 – Teaching and Learning in Library Spaces Chapter 7 – Learning through Creating in Library Spaces Chapter 8 – The Future of Teaching and Learning in Libraries

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Book SynopsisNew Methods of Teaching and Learning in Libraries is a one-stop introduction to the role of technology in teaching and learning in libraries. Emerging models of library instruction and library support of instruction will be presented. Increasingly, librarians are called upon to partner with educational faculty and community members to deliver content and support innovative educational initiatives. Since libraries reach across academic disciplines and provide resources for the greater community, they are uniquely positioned to provide services and technologies that are available to many, bringing innovation out of silos and facilitating innovation in the community. Chapters covered include: Active Learning in Collaborative Spaces Creating Library Spaces that Foster Creation Teaching Beyond the Library Walls Teaching Skills for Career Success Multimedia in Library Education The Future of Mobile Libraries Teaching and Learning in the Library of the Future Innovative programs will be hiTrade ReviewNew Methods of Teaching and Learning in Libraries makes reading about the latest trends in library science enjoyable, and every pro-fessional, new graduate of a library science program, or new hire could benefit from reading this book. * Journal of the Medical Library Association *New Methods of Teaching and Learning for Librarians is a must read for any librarian involved in teaching, whether they are in an academic setting or elsewhere. Gleason identifies critical access points where librarians can intersect in their communities to provide meaningful and relevant instruction, either in-person or using digital media. She also describes today's learners so that librarians can adapt their teaching methods to meet current needs. The book goes on to address how library spaces contribute to teaching and learning. Lastly, there are practical examples and context to which the reader can readily relate. -- Gail Kouame, Chair, Research & Education Services at Augusta University, Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. LibraryAnn Gleason’s new book New Methods of Teaching and Learning for Librarians strongly makes the case for librarians teaching information literacy in the library but also partnering and collaborating with faculty to teach key critical thinking skills within the curriculum. Early chapters lay a strong foundation of educational philosophy and theory; later chapters tie practical examples back to this foundation. A good practical read for librarians embarking on public service and teaching journeys. -- Terry Ann Jankowski, MLS, AHIP, FMLA, Librarian Emerita, University of Washington Health Sciences LibraryTable of ContentsPreface Part I - Teaching and Learning Practices in Library Instruction Chapter 1 - Teaching and Learning in Libraries Chapter 2 - Teaching Students Skills for Career and Life Success Chapter 3 - Teaching Beyond the Classroom Walls Part II - Using Educational Technology to Scaffold Learning Chapter 4 - Activating Learning with Multimedia Chapter 5 - Mobilizing Teaching and Learning in Libraries Part III - Facilitating Learning in Library Spaces Chapter 6 – Teaching and Learning in Library Spaces Chapter 7 – Learning through Creating in Library Spaces Chapter 8 – The Future of Teaching and Learning in Libraries

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Book SynopsisThe ever expanding usage of mobile technologies has dramatically changed how we access information and how we as a society expect to access information. With mobile technologies becoming available to an increasing majority of the population, users are constantly connected to information. The rapid expansion of mobile technology has had a profound impact on many different sectors, industries, and institutions, among those that have been affected are libraries. With more users expecting access to information and resources in a mobile optimized format, libraries have had to adapt to meet the needs of users. This has entailed evaluating various library services and resources to determine how to best meet the needs of mobile users. Additionally, mobile technology has changed the way that websites are designed, and has led to an increasing popular type of web design know as responsive web design (RWD). This enables web developers to design websites with one code base that are optimizeTrade ReviewMobile Technology in Libraries is full of information about how to manage the devices and technologies that are increasingly handheld and mobile these days. The chapter on wearable technology alone is worth the price of the book - it, as in the other chapters in the book, contains a wealth of information about how libraries can understand and make use of these technologies in libraries. This book can show any librarian some really great ideas on how to incorporate mobile technology into their library - or just help them understand how their patrons use it a bit better. -- Robin Hastings, Director of Technology Services at NEKLS (Northeast Kansas Library System)Rawlins has written a perfect primer for library administrators, trustees, and friends on the current state of mobile technologies in libraries and some of the many possibilities for the future. Providing a solid background and just enough technical detail, Rawlins offers information to help decision-makers ask better questions of vendors and library staff when considering new tools or services. The chapter on how mobile devices have an impact on the digital divide is particularly useful for reasons to expand services. -- Jennifer Koerber, Trainer and co-author of Emerging Technologies: a Primer for Librarians

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Book SynopsisThe ever expanding usage of mobile technologies has dramatically changed how we access information and how we as a society expect to access information. With mobile technologies becoming available to an increasing majority of the population, users are constantly connected to information. The rapid expansion of mobile technology has had a profound impact on many different sectors, industries, and institutions, among those that have been affected are libraries. With more users expecting access to information and resources in a mobile optimized format, libraries have had to adapt to meet the needs of users. This has entailed evaluating various library services and resources to determine how to best meet the needs of mobile users. Additionally, mobile technology has changed the way that websites are designed, and has led to an increasing popular type of web design know as responsive web design (RWD). This enables web developers to design websites with one code base that are optimizeTrade ReviewMobile Technology in Libraries is full of information about how to manage the devices and technologies that are increasingly handheld and mobile these days. The chapter on wearable technology alone is worth the price of the book - it, as in the other chapters in the book, contains a wealth of information about how libraries can understand and make use of these technologies in libraries. This book can show any librarian some really great ideas on how to incorporate mobile technology into their library - or just help them understand how their patrons use it a bit better. -- Robin Hastings, Director of Technology Services at NEKLS (Northeast Kansas Library System)Rawlins has written a perfect primer for library administrators, trustees, and friends on the current state of mobile technologies in libraries and some of the many possibilities for the future. Providing a solid background and just enough technical detail, Rawlins offers information to help decision-makers ask better questions of vendors and library staff when considering new tools or services. The chapter on how mobile devices have an impact on the digital divide is particularly useful for reasons to expand services. -- Jennifer Koerber, Trainer and co-author of Emerging Technologies: a Primer for Librarians

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Book SynopsisUsing Social Media to Build Library Communities: A LITA Guide is a community-building action manual for practitioners across the profession. By bringing together an array of perspectives to explore community building through social media, this book serves as the go-to resource for professionals who want to take social media beyond marketing and promotion to build an inclusive and engaged community of library users.Each chapter contains clear explanations of important topics for building communities through social media, and readers will come away with cohesive approaches for their own libraries. Using Social Media to Build Library Communities demonstrates that an energetic and committed community exists to help and guide fellow community builders.Trade ReviewTitles on social media and libraries are abundant, but most focus on marketing and outreach. Young and Rossman take a slightly different approach—using social media to foster conversations and build communities. In three distinct sections (developing communities of users, creating communities of professionals, and transforming communities into action for social justice), the editors highlight voices from a range of library types—public, four- and two-year college, health sciences, and school libraries, as well as archives. While each chapter presents valuable information, this book makes its mark with its final section. Here, Jarrett M. Drake examines how Princeton University documented its students’ #OccupyNassau movement, and April M. Hathcock discusses relying on Twitter to spark discussions of critical librarianship.... Verdict: This selection will be helpful to librarians and staff considering delving into social media, as well as those looking to harness it in new ways. * Library Journal *Advancing the development of community is a core mission for libraries of all types. Communities of practice support growth and development for library workers. Social media promises assistance in both. Social media can, however, also be confusing, both in technicalities but also with understanding how people will react to different approaches. Using Social Media to Build Library Communities provides pragmatic and sensible strategies for libraries to realize the potential of social media to extend and transform community engagement. -- Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThe eight case studies featured here provide a refreshingly honest look at the challenges of building an online community. Tips are given on how to approach audience research and engagement, but the true jewel is how internal workflows were established to support the time-intensive need of feeding the social media beast. -- Amanda L. Goodman, publicity manager, Darien Library, Darien, ConnecticutJust like the best social media, this book offers a blend of personal insight with professional expertise. The contributors are all practitioners and offer best practices for all types of platforms and libraries. This will be essential reading for any librarian, even those who are already social media experts. -- Margaret Heller, digital services librarian, Loyola University ChicagoTable of ContentsPart 1: Building Communities of Library Users Chapter 1: Picking a Platform and Finding a Voice, Lisa Bunker Chapter 2: From Broadcast to Conversation in an Academic Library, Laura Little, Andrew Lopez, Jessica McCullough, Rebecca Parmer Chapter 3: Find Us On Facebook: The Evolution of Social Media at a Community College Library, Dana A. Knott and Angel M. Gondek Chapter 4: Social Media and Healthcare: Building and Sustaining Communities for Patients and Providers, Patricia J. Devine Chapter 5: Adding Value with Advertising: Using Paid Promotions to Build Your Online Community, Chris Chan and Joanna Hare Part 2: Building Communities of Library Professionals Chapter 6: Building Communities of Practice in the Library Profession, Katie Elson Anderson Chapter 7: Building a Personal Learning Network, Stony Evans Part 3: Transforming Community into Action — Social Media and Social Justice Chapter 8: The Urgency and Agency of #OccupyNassau: Actively Archiving Anti-Racism at Princeton, Jarrett M. Drake Chapter 9: Cultivating Critical Dialogue on Twitter, April M. Hathcock

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Book SynopsisUsing Social Media to Build Library Communities: A LITA Guide is a community-building action manual for practitioners across the profession. By bringing together an array of perspectives to explore community building through social media, this book serves as the go-to resource for professionals who want to take social media beyond marketing and promotion to build an inclusive and engaged community of library users.Each chapter contains clear explanations of important topics for building communities through social media, and readers will come away with cohesive approaches for their own libraries. Using Social Media to Build Library Communities demonstrates that an energetic and committed community exists to help and guide fellow community builders.Trade ReviewAdvancing the development of community is a core mission for libraries of all types. Communities of practice support growth and development for library workers. Social media promises assistance in both. Social media can, however, also be confusing, both in technicalities but also with understanding how people will react to different approaches. Using Social Media to Build Library Communities provides pragmatic and sensible strategies for libraries to realize the potential of social media to extend and transform community engagement. -- Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignTitles on social media and libraries are abundant, but most focus on marketing and outreach. Young and Rossman take a slightly different approach—using social media to foster conversations and build communities. In three distinct sections (developing communities of users, creating communities of professionals, and transforming communities into action for social justice), the editors highlight voices from a range of library types—public, four- and two-year college, health sciences, and school libraries, as well as archives. While each chapter presents valuable information, this book makes its mark with its final section. Here, Jarrett M. Drake examines how Princeton University documented its students’ #OccupyNassau movement, and April M. Hathcock discusses relying on Twitter to spark discussions of critical librarianship.... Verdict: This selection will be helpful to librarians and staff considering delving into social media, as well as those looking to harness it in new ways. * Library Journal *The eight case studies featured here provide a refreshingly honest look at the challenges of building an online community. Tips are given on how to approach audience research and engagement, but the true jewel is how internal workflows were established to support the time-intensive need of feeding the social media beast. -- Amanda L. Goodman, publicity manager, Darien Library, Darien, ConnecticutAdvancing the development of community is a core mission for libraries of all types. Communities of practice support growth and development for library workers. Social media promises assistance in both. Social media can, however, also be confusing, both in technicalities but also with understanding how people will react to different approaches. Using Social Media to Build Library Communities provides pragmatic and sensible strategies for libraries to realize the potential of social media to extend and transform community engagement. -- Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignJust like the best social media, this book offers a blend of personal insight with professional expertise. The contributors are all practitioners and offer best practices for all types of platforms and libraries. This will be essential reading for any librarian, even those who are already social media experts. -- Margaret Heller, digital services librarian, Loyola University ChicagoThe eight case studies featured here provide a refreshingly honest look at the challenges of building an online community. Tips are given on how to approach audience research and engagement, but the true jewel is how internal workflows were established to support the time-intensive need of feeding the social media beast. -- Amanda L. Goodman, publicity manager, Darien Library, Darien, ConnecticutJust like the best social media, this book offers a blend of personal insight with professional expertise. The contributors are all practitioners and offer best practices for all types of platforms and libraries. This will be essential reading for any librarian, even those who are already social media experts. -- Margaret Heller, digital services librarian, Loyola University ChicagoTable of ContentsPart 1: Building Communities of Library Users Chapter 1: Picking a Platform and Finding a Voice, Lisa Bunker Chapter 2: From Broadcast to Conversation in an Academic Library, Laura Little, Andrew Lopez, Jessica McCullough, Rebecca Parmer Chapter 3: Find Us On Facebook: The Evolution of Social Media at a Community College Library, Dana A. Knott and Angel M. Gondek Chapter 4: Social Media and Healthcare: Building and Sustaining Communities for Patients and Providers, Patricia J. Devine Chapter 5: Adding Value with Advertising: Using Paid Promotions to Build Your Online Community, Chris Chan and Joanna Hare Part 2: Building Communities of Library Professionals Chapter 6: Building Communities of Practice in the Library Profession, Katie Elson Anderson Chapter 7: Building a Personal Learning Network, Stony Evans Part 3: Transforming Community into Action — Social Media and Social Justice Chapter 8: The Urgency and Agency of #OccupyNassau: Actively Archiving Anti-Racism at Princeton, Jarrett M. Drake Chapter 9: Cultivating Critical Dialogue on Twitter, April M. Hathcock

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Book SynopsisInnovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not have previously considered. This includes topics such as website and learning management system integration, digital collections, data-drive decision-making, information literacy instruction, library administration, and a system-wide case study. Each chapter features ideas that you can implement immediately, or over time, as is appropriate to your own needs. Further, they are adaptabletweak as you see fit! Divided into sections, this book examines different uses and approaches to LibGuides: Website and learning management system (LMS) integration: examine how LibGuides can be used as, or closely integrated with, the library website and/or your institutions' LMS. Various examples are provided that you may be able to adapt at your own organization. Not every solution worked as anticipatedour authors address this, as well. Digital collectTrade ReviewAdding to the growing literature on LibGuides is a LITA (Library Information Technology Assn.) guide edited by Dobbs and Sittler. Boasting a suite of services from the flagship LibGuides to the newest CMS platform, the editors discuss digital content products such as Springshare, which doesn’t require user coding skills. Building on this characteristic, Dobbs and Sittler have collected chapters on administering, maintaining, designing and developing LibGuides as well as pedagogy and instruction using the system. The audience for this book is very broad, as the editors note: it is meant for current and potential users, new and experienced users. It is also valuable for those who have not migrated to LibGuides2. The chapters convey an even mix of theory, practical information, and figures to aid readers. Verdict: An essential addition to the literature on LibGuides that deserves a place on the shelf of any librarian or library administrator using the platform. * Library Journal *Whatever role you fill at your library -- instruction librarian, web librarian, LibGuides administrator, or guide creator -- you’ll find something new, interesting and useful in Innovative LibGuides. It covers a vast spectrum of topics from technology tweaks, to user engagement, to instructional design. It’s a thoughtful and deep dive into how to use the LibGuides platform in creative and smart ways. -- Jason Puckett, Georgia State University, author of Modern Pathfinders: Creating Better Research GuidesInnovative Libguides Applications is not only chock-full of great, and innovative, ways to make use of the Libguides environment, but also includes clear, step-by-step directions on how to incorporate those innovations into your library. I was definitely impressed by the easy to follow directions as well as the out of the box thinking on how to do everything from incorporating Libguide content into your website, to creating a website or Learning Management System using Libguides to making Libguides and the other Springshare offerings such as LibAnswers and LibCal work for your particular situation. This is a book that will be useful to anyone - and one that will spark innovative ideas of your own! -- Robin Hastings, Director of Technology Services at NEKLS (Northeast Kansas Library System)Table of ContentsWebsite Integration Chapter 1 LibGuides as Library Homepage: Rebuilding the LibGuides Default Template Jeremy Hall, University of North Florida Chapter 2 Incorporating LibAnswers, LibCal, and LibGuides into a WordPress Library Website Christa E. Poparad, MSLIS, College of Charleston Angela R. Flenner, MLIS, MSHP, College of Charleston Chapter 3 Enhancing LibGuides Usability and Discoverability within a Complex Library Presence Lisa Campbell, University of Michigan Ken Varnum, University of Michigan Albert Bertram, University of Michigan Chapter 4 Leveraging LibGuides as a EZProxy Notifications Interface Jason Bengtson, MLIS, MA, Kansas State University Learning Management System Integration Chapter 5 Strategies for Success: Building LibApps in Moodle That Students Will Use Lydia Willoughby, MLIS, MA, State University of New York at New Paltz Meghan L. Dowell, MLIS, Beloit College Chapter 6 Using LibGuides as a Learning Management System: An Exploratory Study Sharon Whitfield, Rowan University Susan Cavanaugh, Rowan University Catherine Marchetta, Rowan University Digital Collections Chapter 7 Using LibGuides to Build a Digital Museum Website Scott Salzman, Furman University Christy Allen, Furman University Chapter 8 Exhibition LibGuides as Outreach Tools Jennifer Schnabel, The Ohio State University Brigitte Billeaudeaux, University of Memphis Cody Behles, University of Memphis Data-Driven Decision-Making Chapter 9 Maximizing LibAnswers Data to Drive Workflow Processes Andrea Hebert, Louisiana State University Alice L. Daugherty, Louisiana State University David Dunaway, Louisiana State University Chapter 10 Pay Attention to the Data behind the Curtain: Leveraging LibGuides Analytics for Maximum Impact Jamie L. Emery, MS, Saint Louis University Sarah E. Fancher, MS, Saint Louis University Information Literacy Chapter 11 Reimagining Reference and Instruction with LibCalendar Amanda Peach, Berea College Chapter 12 Using LibGuides to Create Modular Library Research Lessons for Distance Learners Melissa Cornwell, Norwich University Library Administration Chapter 13 Using LibGuides to Facilitate Systematic Staff Training Stephanie Lee Weiss, University of North Florida Lauren Newton, University of North Florida Chapter 14 Not Just for Students: Non-Instructional Applications of LibGuides Lance Day, MSW, MLIS, Samford University Carla T. Waddell, MLIS, Samford University Jane C. Daugherty, MLIS, Samford University Lauren M. Young, MLIS, MA, AHIP, Samford University System-Wide Case Study Chapter 15 Exploring How North Carolina Community College Libraries Are Using LibGuides Suvanida Duangudom, MLS, Wake Technical Community College Melanie Gnau, MSLS, Wake Technical Community College

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Book SynopsisInnovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not have previously considered. This includes topics such as website and learning management system integration, digital collections, data-drive decision-making, information literacy instruction, library administration, and a system-wide case study. Each chapter features ideas that you can implement immediately, or over time, as is appropriate to your own needs. Further, they are adaptabletweak as you see fit! Divided into sections, this book examines different uses and approaches to LibGuides: Website and learning management system (LMS) integration: examine how LibGuides can be used as, or closely integrated with, the library website and/or your institutions' LMS. Various examples are provided that you may be able to adapt at your own organization. Not every solution worked as anticipatedour authors address this, as well. Digital collectTrade ReviewAdding to the growing literature on LibGuides is a LITA (Library Information Technology Assn.) guide edited by Dobbs and Sittler. Boasting a suite of services from the flagship LibGuides to the newest CMS platform, the editors discuss digital content products such as Springshare, which doesn’t require user coding skills. Building on this characteristic, Dobbs and Sittler have collected chapters on administering, maintaining, designing and developing LibGuides as well as pedagogy and instruction using the system. The audience for this book is very broad, as the editors note: it is meant for current and potential users, new and experienced users. It is also valuable for those who have not migrated to LibGuides2. The chapters convey an even mix of theory, practical information, and figures to aid readers. Verdict: An essential addition to the literature on LibGuides that deserves a place on the shelf of any librarian or library administrator using the platform. * Library Journal *Whatever role you fill at your library -- instruction librarian, web librarian, LibGuides administrator, or guide creator -- you’ll find something new, interesting and useful in Innovative LibGuides. It covers a vast spectrum of topics from technology tweaks, to user engagement, to instructional design. It’s a thoughtful and deep dive into how to use the LibGuides platform in creative and smart ways. -- Jason Puckett, Georgia State University, author of Modern Pathfinders: Creating Better Research GuidesInnovative Libguides Applications is not only chock-full of great, and innovative, ways to make use of the Libguides environment, but also includes clear, step-by-step directions on how to incorporate those innovations into your library. I was definitely impressed by the easy to follow directions as well as the out of the box thinking on how to do everything from incorporating Libguide content into your website, to creating a website or Learning Management System using Libguides to making Libguides and the other Springshare offerings such as LibAnswers and LibCal work for your particular situation. This is a book that will be useful to anyone - and one that will spark innovative ideas of your own! -- Robin Hastings, Director of Technology Services at NEKLS (Northeast Kansas Library System)Table of ContentsWebsite Integration Chapter 1 LibGuides as Library Homepage: Rebuilding the LibGuides Default Template Jeremy Hall, University of North Florida Chapter 2 Incorporating LibAnswers, LibCal, and LibGuides into a WordPress Library Website Christa E. Poparad, MSLIS, College of Charleston Angela R. Flenner, MLIS, MSHP, College of Charleston Chapter 3 Enhancing LibGuides Usability and Discoverability within a Complex Library Presence Lisa Campbell, University of Michigan Ken Varnum, University of Michigan Albert Bertram, University of Michigan Chapter 4 Leveraging LibGuides as a EZProxy Notifications Interface Jason Bengtson, MLIS, MA, Kansas State University Learning Management System Integration Chapter 5 Strategies for Success: Building LibApps in Moodle That Students Will Use Lydia Willoughby, MLIS, MA, State University of New York at New Paltz Meghan L. Dowell, MLIS, Beloit College Chapter 6 Using LibGuides as a Learning Management System: An Exploratory Study Sharon Whitfield, Rowan University Susan Cavanaugh, Rowan University Catherine Marchetta, Rowan University Digital Collections Chapter 7 Using LibGuides to Build a Digital Museum Website Scott Salzman, Furman University Christy Allen, Furman University Chapter 8 Exhibition LibGuides as Outreach Tools Jennifer Schnabel, The Ohio State University Brigitte Billeaudeaux, University of Memphis Cody Behles, University of Memphis Data-Driven Decision-Making Chapter 9 Maximizing LibAnswers Data to Drive Workflow Processes Andrea Hebert, Louisiana State University Alice L. Daugherty, Louisiana State University David Dunaway, Louisiana State University Chapter 10 Pay Attention to the Data behind the Curtain: Leveraging LibGuides Analytics for Maximum Impact Jamie L. Emery, MS, Saint Louis University Sarah E. Fancher, MS, Saint Louis University Information Literacy Chapter 11 Reimagining Reference and Instruction with LibCalendar Amanda Peach, Berea College Chapter 12 Using LibGuides to Create Modular Library Research Lessons for Distance Learners Melissa Cornwell, Norwich University Library Administration Chapter 13 Using LibGuides to Facilitate Systematic Staff Training Stephanie Lee Weiss, University of North Florida Lauren Newton, University of North Florida Chapter 14 Not Just for Students: Non-Instructional Applications of LibGuides Lance Day, MSW, MLIS, Samford University Carla T. Waddell, MLIS, Samford University Jane C. Daugherty, MLIS, Samford University Lauren M. Young, MLIS, MA, AHIP, Samford University System-Wide Case Study Chapter 15 Exploring How North Carolina Community College Libraries Are Using LibGuides Suvanida Duangudom, MLS, Wake Technical Community College Melanie Gnau, MSLS, Wake Technical Community College

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