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Book SynopsisMedieval manuscripts are our shared inheritance, and today they are more accessible than ever—thanks to digital copies online. Yet for all that widespread digitization has fundamentally transformed how we connect with the medieval past, we understand very little about what these digital objects really are. We rarely consider how they are made or who makes them. This case study-rich book demystifies digitization, revealing what it's like to remake medieval books online and connecting modern digital manuscripts to their much longer media history, from print, to photography, to the rise of the internet. Examining classic late-1990s projects like Digital Scriptorium 1.0 alongside late-2010s initiatives like Bibliotheca Philadelphiensis, and world-famous projects created by the British Library, Corpus Christi College Cambridge, Stanford University, and the Walters Art Museum against in-house digitizations performed in lesser-studied libraries, Whearty tells never-before-published narratives about globally important digital manuscript archives. Drawing together medieval literature, manuscript studies, digital humanities, and imaging sciences, Whearty shines a spotlight on the hidden expert labor responsible for today's revolutionary digital access to medieval culture. Ultimately, this book argues that centering the modern labor and laborers at the heart of digital cultural heritage fosters a more just and more rigorous future for medieval, manuscript, and media studies.Trade Review"Digital Codicology offers a captivating mix of literary sensitivity and technical detail. Bridget Whearty has created a precious record of digital culture, labor, and technology at the turn of the twenty-first century."—Michelle Warren, Dartmouth College"Whearty demonstrates that the digitization of medieval manuscripts is not merely an automatic technical process, but one that involves value judgments, hidden costs, and invisible labor at every stage. The result is a convincing argument for understanding digitization within much longer traditions of textual transmission."—Johanna Drucker, University of California, Los Angeles"This book is nuanced in its arguments, clear-eyed in its calls for change, and admirably insistent upon the material and collective labors of digitization and scholarship. Deeply insightful and fiercely generous."—Matthew Fisher, University of California, Los Angeles"Bridget Whearty has written an extraordinary book. To say that this is just a digital humanities monograph is to simplify a complex, multifaceted and extremely timely contribution to the humanities as a whole. While ostensibly the topic of Digital Codicology describes the process of digitisation and its consequences, Whearty has delivered on little over three hundred pages a book on the nature of medieval research, a piece of auto-ethnography, and a pretty decent piece of critical theory. All this in a readable form with a light, approachable style."—Mateusz Fafinski, SELIM: Journal of the Spanish Society for Medieval English Language and Literature"A valuable resource for anyone wishing to understand digital manuscripts and their uses. Recommended."—D. W. Hayes, CHOICE"Whearty has written a powerful book that may yet haunt the librarians, academics, and archivists who read it long after they put it down. This is an important, valuable, and sobering book that deserves to be on undergraduate reading lists, and on the desks of anyone who produces or uses digitised manuscripts and other cultural heritage objects in their work."—Sarah Gilbert, Association for Manuscripts and Archives in Research Collections NewsletterTable of ContentsIntroduction: "Embodied Books, Disembodied Labor" 1. "Scriptorium 2.0" 2. "Value and Visibility: Copying San Marino, Huntington Library, MS HM 111" 3. "Digital Incunables: Copying Lydgate's Fall of Princes, ca. 1997–2017" 4. "Interoperable Metadata and Failing toward the Future" Coda: "Glitch" Appendix: "Doing Digital Codicology: A Manifesto."

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Book SynopsisHow digital networks and services bring the issues of archives out of the realm of institutions and into the lives of everyday users Archives have become a nexus in the wake of the digital turn. Electronic files, search engines, video sites, and media player libraries make the concepts of “archival” and “retrieval” practically synonymous with the experience of interconnected computing. Archives today are the center of much attention but few agendas. Can archives inform the redistribution of power and resources when the concept of the public library as an institution makes knowledge and culture accessible to all members of society regardless of social or economic status? This book sets out to show that archives need our active support and continuing engagement. This volume offers three distinct perspectives on the present status of archives that are at once in disagreement and solidarity with each other, from contributors whose backgrounds cut across the theory–practice divide. Is the increasing digital storage of knowledge pushing us toward a turning point in its democratization? Can archives fulfill their paradoxical potential as utopian sites in which the analog and the digital, the past and future, and remembrance and forgetting commingle? Is there a downside to the present-day impulse toward total preservation?

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Book SynopsisManaging and Improving Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Programs: A Practical Guide for Librarians presents strategies for collecting and managing both traditional and non-traditional theses and terminal projects. This guide covers: ·Collecting and managing traditional ETDs ·Beginning and managing retrospective digitization projects; ·Improving the usability of current ETD programs ·Addressing complex and unique non-traditional theses and capstones and maximizing their accessibility ·Incorporating ETD collections into broader plans for marketing digital repositories. In relaying these topics this guide provides readers with illustrated project workflows, real-world case studies, project starters for non-traditional theses, tips and advice on authors’ rights, and helpful resources for further study and assistance. With these tools and more, readers of this book will have what they need to successfully navigate the world of electronic theses and dissertations.Trade ReviewThis book provides a coherent and practical guide to electronic thesis and dissertation (ETD) and related program implementation and repository collection management to enhance scholarly communications at colleges and universities. It includes comprehensive discussions on born-digital and retrospective digitization projects, scope and types of collections, campus outreach, logistics, author rights, institutional responsibilities, academic publishing trends, repository systems and services, resource management, standards and preservation. This well-documented text offers relevant real-world examples and illustrations as well as sources for further assistance. Written in easily digestible sections, this invaluable and timely resource will be appreciated by novice as well as veteran librarians, graduate school administrators and information technologists. -- John H. Hagen, executive director, United States Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Association (USETDA)Managing and Improving Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Programs, by Matthew C. Mariner, is a must have for the reference shelves of prospective, new or even well-established Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETDs) programs. ETD’s have been around for 20 years but that does not make them easy to establish, manage or improve. With chapter topics including authors’ rights, retrospective digitization and capstone projects, anyone involved in any phase of an ETD program would benefit from owning a copy of this resource. -- Cathleen L. Martyniak, director, Southern Regional Library Facility and Collaborative Shared Print Programs, University of California, Los AngelesTable of ContentsChapter 1. The Foundations of ETD Management Chapter 2. Establishing an ETD Collecting Program Chapter 3. Authors’ Rights in ETDs Chapter 4. Retrospective Thesis and Dissertations Digitization Chapter 5. Capstones, Projects, and Other Unique Formats Chapter 6. Enhancing ETD Collections and Preparing for the Future Chapter 7 Essential Takeaways

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Book SynopsisAugmented and Virtual Reality in Libraries is written for librarians, by librarians: understanding that diverse communities use libraries, museums, and archives for a variety of different reasons. Many current books on this topic have a very technological focus on augmentation and are aimed towards computer programmers with advanced technology skills. This book makes augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality applications much more accessible to professionals without extensive technology backgrounds. This innovative title touches on possible implementation, projects, and assessment needs for both academic and public libraries, museums, and archives.Table of ContentsPart I AR and VR Technologies Chapter 1: AR U Ready for AR/VR? An Overview of Augmented and Virtual Reality by Jolanda-Pieta Van Arnhem, Marie Rose, and Christine Elliott Chapter 2: What is Augmented Reality? by Markus Wust Chapter 3: Hardware and Software for AR/VR Development by Philip Ballo Chapter 4: Presence Vs Utility: Differences and Similarities of Virtual and Augmented Reality by Cynthia Hart Part II Case Studies Chapter 5: Augmented Orientation: Animating an Interactive Welcome Event at an Academic Library by Julie N. Hornick and Steven Wade Chapter 6: Augmented Archives: Engaging Students in Archives and Special Collections Through Augmented Reality Technology by Heather Calloway and Raven Bishop Chapter 7: Blipping Through Information Literacy by Bethanie O’Dell and Art Gutierrez Chapter 8: Dance Magic Dance: A Case Study of AR/360 Video and The Performing Arts by Melanie Hibbert, Gabri Christa, Alexis Seeley, and Abby Lee Chapter 9: Gotta Catch’em All: A Case Study about CPP’s Pokemon Go AR Orientation by Kai Smith and Paul Hottinger Chapter 10: That E-Book Smell :Curating for the Senses with AR/VR by Michael Ovens and Katherine Mills Chapter 11:Wayfinding Narratives by Brian Sutherland Chapter 12: AR, VR, and Video 360: Toward New Realities in Education by Plamen Miltenoff Chapter 13: Teaching through Experiencing: A Case Study Using 360-Degree Video in Library Instruction by Alanna Aiko Moore and Scott McAvoy

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Book SynopsisAugmented and Virtual Reality in Libraries is written for librarians, by librarians: understanding that diverse communities use libraries, museums, and archives for a variety of different reasons. Many current books on this topic have a very technological focus on augmentation and are aimed towards computer programmers with advanced technology skills. This book makes augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality applications much more accessible to professionals without extensive technology backgrounds. This innovative title touches on possible implementation, projects, and assessment needs for both academic and public libraries, museums, and archives.Table of ContentsPart I AR and VR Technologies Chapter 1: AR U Ready for AR/VR? An Overview of Augmented and Virtual Reality by Jolanda-Pieta Van Arnhem, Marie Rose, and Christine Elliott Chapter 2: What is Augmented Reality? by Markus Wust Chapter 3: Hardware and Software for AR/VR Development by Philip Ballo Chapter 4: Presence Vs Utility: Differences and Similarities of Virtual and Augmented Reality by Cynthia Hart Part II Case Studies Chapter 5: Augmented Orientation: Animating an Interactive Welcome Event at an Academic Library by Julie N. Hornick and Steven Wade Chapter 6: Augmented Archives: Engaging Students in Archives and Special Collections Through Augmented Reality Technology by Heather Calloway and Raven Bishop Chapter 7: Blipping Through Information Literacy by Bethanie O’Dell and Art Gutierrez Chapter 8: Dance Magic Dance: A Case Study of AR/360 Video and The Performing Arts by Melanie Hibbert, Gabri Christa, Alexis Seeley, and Abby Lee Chapter 9: Gotta Catch’em All: A Case Study about CPP’s Pokemon Go AR Orientation by Kai Smith and Paul Hottinger Chapter 10: That E-Book Smell :Curating for the Senses with AR/VR by Michael Ovens and Katherine Mills Chapter 11:Wayfinding Narratives by Brian Sutherland Chapter 12: AR, VR, and Video 360: Toward New Realities in Education by Plamen Miltenoff Chapter 13: Teaching through Experiencing: A Case Study Using 360-Degree Video in Library Instruction by Alanna Aiko Moore and Scott McAvoy

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of Preserving Digital Materials provides a survey of the digital preservation landscape. This book is structured around four questions: 1. Why do we preserve digital materials? 2. What digital materials do we preserve? 3. How do we preserve digital materials? 4. How do we manage digital preservation? This is a concise handbook and reference for a wide range of stakeholders who need to understand how preservation works in the digital world. It notes the increasing importance of the role of new stakeholders and the general public in digital preservation. It can be used as both a textbook for teaching digital preservation and as a guide for the many stakeholders who engage in digital preservation. Its synthesis of current information, research, and perspectives about digital preservation from a wide range of sources across many areas of practice makes it of interest to all who are concerned with digital preservation. It will be of use to preservation administrators and managers, who want a professional reference text, information professionals, who wish to reflect on the issues that digital preservation raises in their professional practice, and students in the field of digital preservation.Trade ReviewThe third edition of Preserving Digital Materials is now the single best volume on digital preservation. Thoroughly updated to incorporate knowledge from fifteen years of best practice, the book offers conceptually clear insight on how to keep digital information accessible. -- Paul Conway, associate professor, University of Michigan School of InformationThe preservation of digital heritage is an ongoing pursuit. After over twenty years of digital preservation initiatives, there is still little standardization. But there is a useful guide: Preserving Digital Materials. Now in its third edition, Ross Harvey, and his new co-author, Jaye Weatherburn, elucidate the ongoing challenges and successes in the quest for digital sustainability. The third edition broadens our perspective about the contemporary preservation environment. It brings the reader up to date on the many robust and international digital programs. Readers will come away from this book understanding how enormous the responsibility of preserving digital content is; they should also be comforted by the variety of strategies being developed. The authors guide us well through this complex terrain. -- Michele V. Cloonan, editor-in-chief, PDT&C, and dean emerita and professor, School of Library & Information Science, Simmons CollegeTable of ContentsPart I: Why Do We Preserve Digital Materials? Chapter 1: Preservation in the Digital Age Chapter 2: The Need for Digital Preservation Part II: What Digital Materials Are We Preserving? Chapter 3: Digital Artifacts, Digital Objects, Storage Chapter 4: Selection for Preservation Chapter 5: Requirements for Successful Digital Preservation Part III: How Do We Preserve Digital Materials? Chapter 6: Digital Preservation Strategies I Chapter 7: Digital Preservation Strategies II Chapter 8: Case Studies Part IV: Collaboration and the Future Chapter 9: Digital Preservation Initiatives Chapter 10: The Future of Digital Preservation

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Book SynopsisThe LITA Guide to No- or Low-Cost Technology Tools for Libraries provides a practical guide on how to find and use technology tools for a variety of purposes in libraries and, more broadly, in education. Each topic showcases two technology tools in detail and discusses additional tools and provides examples of how librarians or educators are using them in libraries and schools. Types of tools covered are: ·Video creation tools, such as PowToon and Animaker, can be used to create animated videos to tell patrons about a new service or teach students about search strategies. ·Screencasts includes tools like Jing or Screencast-O-Matic, which can be used to show how to use a new library database or service. ·Collaboration tools, including tools such as Padlet or Lino It, can be used for student collaboration or teamwork with colleagues and sharing project ideas quickly and easily. ·Assessment tools such as Quizizz and Kahoot allow for gamified assessment of student or patron knowledge.Trade ReviewLibraries of all types and sizes can benefit from Kirsch’s value-added recommendations. * Library Journal *An explosion of education, outreach and collaboration technologies challenges librarians to choose those that will best advance their ability to educate students, connect with community members and improve library services. Kirsch’s guide is the solution they need because it does all the groundwork for selecting the best, most accessible technologies and then offers smart, sensible tips for how to get the most out of them – without breaking the library budget. Librarians lack the time to learn it all when it comes to the technologies they need to be their most productive. Thanks to Kirsch, that’s now one less thing to worry about. -- Steven Bell, associate university librarian for research and instructional services, Temple UniversityThis easy-to-read book provides useful descriptions, how-to information, real-world examples, and comparisons of a wide variety of highly accessible technology tools. It is likely to inspire new projects at a wide variety of libraries. -- Mary Broussard, associate professor, instructional services librarian, and coordinator of reference and web services, Lycoming CollegeThis book will be especially helpful for instruction librarians looking for easy ways to increase collaboration and quickly assess learning in their classrooms. All the tools Kirsch describes are free (or almost!), which is an added bonus. -- Megan Hodge, assistant head for teaching and learning and assistant professor, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBreanne Kirsch draws on her years of hands-on instructional technology experience to highlight practical, low-cost tools that will empower both new and experienced library professionals. For each tool, she identifies advantages and challenges as well as easy to-follow implementation tips. This guide is accessible to those on a tight budget and incredibly useful to those wanting to spice up their instruction and outreach. -- Rachel Vacek, head of design and discovery, Library Information Technology, University of Michigan LibraryTable of ContentsPart I: Instruction and Teaching Chapter 1: Create Videos Chapter 2: Produce Screencasts Chapter 3: Collaborate Chapter 4: Assess Part II: Outreach and Marketing Chapter 5: Present Chapter 6: Market Yourself Chapter 7: Edit and Design Images Chapter 8: Digital Storytelling Appendix: Where to Find Educational Technology Tools

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Book SynopsisThe LITA Guide to No- or Low-Cost Technology Tools for Libraries provides a practical guide on how to find and use technology tools for a variety of purposes in libraries and, more broadly, in education. Each topic showcases two technology tools in detail and discusses additional tools and provides examples of how librarians or educators are using them in libraries and schools. Types of tools covered are: ·Video creation tools, such as PowToon and Animaker, can be used to create animated videos to tell patrons about a new service or teach students about search strategies. ·Screencasts includes tools like Jing or Screencast-O-Matic, which can be used to show how to use a new library database or service. ·Collaboration tools, including tools such as Padlet or Lino It, can be used for student collaboration or teamwork with colleagues and sharing project ideas quickly and easily. ·Assessment tools such as Quizizz and Kahoot allow for gamified assessment of student or patron knowledge. ·Presentation tools including Emaze and Academic Presenter can help create more visually appealing presentations.Trade ReviewLibraries of all types and sizes can benefit from Kirsch’s value-added recommendations. * Library Journal *An explosion of education, outreach and collaboration technologies challenges librarians to choose those that will best advance their ability to educate students, connect with community members and improve library services. Kirsch’s guide is the solution they need because it does all the groundwork for selecting the best, most accessible technologies and then offers smart, sensible tips for how to get the most out of them – without breaking the library budget. Librarians lack the time to learn it all when it comes to the technologies they need to be their most productive. Thanks to Kirsch, that’s now one less thing to worry about. -- Steven Bell, associate university librarian for research and instructional services, Temple UniversityThis easy-to-read book provides useful descriptions, how-to information, real-world examples, and comparisons of a wide variety of highly accessible technology tools. It is likely to inspire new projects at a wide variety of libraries. -- Mary Broussard, associate professor, instructional services librarian, and coordinator of reference and web services, Lycoming CollegeThis book will be especially helpful for instruction librarians looking for easy ways to increase collaboration and quickly assess learning in their classrooms. All the tools Kirsch describes are free (or almost!), which is an added bonus. -- Megan Hodge, assistant head for teaching and learning and assistant professor, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBreanne Kirsch draws on her years of hands-on instructional technology experience to highlight practical, low-cost tools that will empower both new and experienced library professionals. For each tool, she identifies advantages and challenges as well as easy to-follow implementation tips. This guide is accessible to those on a tight budget and incredibly useful to those wanting to spice up their instruction and outreach. -- Rachel Vacek, head of design and discovery, Library Information Technology, University of Michigan LibraryTable of ContentsPart I: Instruction and Teaching Chapter 1: Create Videos Chapter 2: Produce Screencasts Chapter 3: Collaborate Chapter 4: Assess Part II: Outreach and Marketing Chapter 5: Present Chapter 6: Market Yourself Chapter 7: Edit and Design Images Chapter 8: Digital Storytelling Appendix: Where to Find Educational Technology Tools

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Book SynopsisWebsites and digital news stories disappear daily; researchers can’t access their own data for reuse; students don’t know how to make their work last for the next 10 years. Knowledge is built on previously gathered information, but what happens when that information is no longer accessible? And where does the librarian or archivist fit into this picture? This book describes the basic steps of data curation, in clear easy-to-follow language, and clarifies the many potential roles that a librarian or archivist can play to help make our information future viable for generations to come. Digital Curation Fundamentals is for anyone who wants to help save knowledge for future use, but knows little-to-nothing about digital curation or how it fits with their jobs. This book is also for administrators who need to stay on top of things but don’t yet have a good grasp on the purpose and scope of digital curation and how central it is to the future. Additionally, this book is a reference handbook for those who are involved in digital curation in some form but who need the context to know how their work fits into the big picture, and what comes next. This book takes a straight-forward, commonsense approach to a complex problem, and portrays the challenges and opportunities in an approachable conversational style which lowers the bar to include those with little to no technical expertise.Trade ReviewDigital Curation Fundamentals is an excellent “quick start” guide that presents a solid overview of the issues surrounding the preservation of digital content. Highly recommended for anyone that needs to get up to speed quickly and for those who need a broader context for the decisions they make that impact the preservation of digital content. -- Mary Molinaro, Executive Director, Digital Preservation NetworkTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Preface Chapter 1. What Is Digital Curation? Chapter 2. What Can I/We Do? Chapter 3. Models: Which Ones Do I Use When? Chapter 4. Emulation, Migration, or Encapsulation? Chapter 5. How do I Identify and Select Content? Chapter 6. What Foundational Work Will Prepare Content for Preservation and Access? Chapter 7. Storage, Protection, and Monitoring: What Do I Do? Chapter 8. How Do I Provide Access Over Time? Chapter 9. How Can I Leverage the Community? Appendix. Resources Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisElectronic Resources Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians will help new e-resources librarians to hit the ground running. Simultaneously a step-by-step guide and comprehensive toolkit, the book walks readers through their first few days on the job, giving them the practical skills to immediately begin engaging with vendors, diagnosing access issues, tracking usage, and making well-informed retention decisions. Further, it sets readers up for long-term success by talking about project planning and goal setting in an environment of continuous change, as well as advice on how to pass on their newly acquired e-resource knowledge to others. This easy-to-read guide addresses several ever-present issues for both new and established e-resource librarians: the need for concrete tools to implement in their day-to-day tasks, the need to gain goal setting and project management skills to thrive and not just survive, and the need to overcome feelings of anxiety and isolation. Acting as a ready reference, Electronic Resources Librarianship will help steer librarians through the intricacies of the daily e-resource grind while giving them the tools and the confidence to handle even the most complex challenges. Special Features include: ·Extensive technology toolkit ·Sample worksheets, email scripts, and checklists ·Real-world troubleshooting problems and solutions ·Practical strategies for organizing and prioritizing work ·Comprehensive list of support groups, so readers are never at a dead endTrade ReviewHolly Talbott and Ashley Zmau have created an elemental text for the new electronic resources librarian. The most significant parts of this work are the sections providing advice on the initial 90 days of work along with the establishment of goals and time management strategies. -- Jill Emery, Collection Development & Management Librarian, Portland State UniversityTable of ContentsDedication Contents List of Figures and Tables Preface Part 1 Chapter 1. Electronic Resources in Libraries What is an Electronic Resource? What Does an Electronic Resources Librarian Do? The Evolving Duties of Electronic Resources Librarians Chapter 2. Let’s Talk Tech Basic Terminology Access Tools Methods of Authentication Knowledge Management Systems Chapter 3. Working with Vendors Working with Vendors Domestic and International Vendors Types of Vendors Initial Contact Vendor Administration Portals Chapter 4. Acquisitions Pricing Options Serials Firm Orders Databases Budgeting and Renewals Chapter 5. The Help Desk Soliciting Help Tickets Reporting Methods Recreating and Diagnosing Problems Following Up Access Triage Preventing Access Issues Subscription Maintenance Checklist Chapter 6. Licensing What is a License? Parts of a License Clauses to Keep an Eye On Evaluating a License Negotiating a License Physical and Electronic License Organization Developing relationship between libraries and vendors Chapter 7. Usage Statistics Show Me the Numbers Analyzing Your Data Making Narratives for Your Data Thinking Outside the Box Chapter 8. Collection Development What is Collection Development? Bridging the Gap Between Collection Development Staff and Technical Services Collection Development Maintenance Projects Part 2 Chapter 9. Your First Ninety Days Questions You Need Answered People You Need to Meet Tools for Your Toolkit Chapter 10. Goal Setting and Time Management Defining Goals Developing Habits Time Management Tips and Tricks Time Logs: Moving Towards Your Ideal Work Week Chapter 11. Training Others Creating Effective Documentation The Art of Delegation How to Train Effectively The Feedback Loop Leading a Team of Specialists as an E-resources Librarian Chapter 12. Support Systems Vendor Support Centers and Training Professional Groups, Conferences, and Listservs Cold Calling Professional Colleagues Appendix 1 License Review Checklist Appendix 2 Worksheet: Questions You Need to Ask Appendix 3 Worksheet: People You Need to Meet

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Book SynopsisEvery person has the right to access information and the right to succeed, regardless of their capabilities or the challenges they face. These challenges can be even more difficult when accessing information online. Libraries often adopt new web technologies in an effort to quickly and widely promote information access and education, but they must always be aware that not all patrons are able to access those technologies in the same manner and at the same level. Making Library Websites Accessible provides practical information on web accessibility, specific to the processes and concerns of libraries. It includes the basics of web accessibility standards, laws and regulations, as well as accessibility testing templates. Features include: ·Real-life scenarios ·Checklists for accessibility testing ·Accessibility testing forms ·Guidelines for negotiations with library vendorsTrade ReviewMaking Library Websites Accessible gives valuable practical advice with real-life scenarios to help librarians understand and address the range of challenges experienced by disabled patrons when accessing information online. The emphasis is on understanding accessibility from the perspective of the disabled patron, while reminding librarians that all patrons are individuals. -- Richard Milne, Systems Librarian, Robert Gordon University LibraryA down-to-earth, practical, and timely reference book on accessibility. The importance of understanding diversity underlines each chapter as real-world scenarios and thought provoking hypothetical situations are realistically drawn out. If you work with diverse populations and are challenged with maintaining and curating information online, you'll need this book close at hand. -- Zemirah Gonzales-Lee, User Engagement Librarian, National University LibraryPacked full of practical and common sense tips and hints on building more accessible library websites, this should become a ‘go to’ guide for both experienced and early career librarians. -- Heather Bain, Customer Support Librarian, University Library, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UKThis work briefly but competently covers auditory, visual, cognitive, motor, and social disabilities; the assistive technologies used by those who are disabled; and best practices for website development. Information on how to advocate with third-party vendors is particularly helpful, as many library resources are not home grown. There are only a few snippets of code in a section on HTML, so web development knowledge is not essential . . . Useful as a starting point for library staff involved in website development and e-resources, as well as those who want to advocate for all of their patrons. * Library Journal *Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Basics of Accessibility Chapter 2. Visual Disabilities and Assistive Technologies Chapter 3. Auditory Disabilities and Assistive Technologies Chapter 4. Cognitive Disabilities and Assistive Technologies Chapter 5. Motor Disabilities and Assistive Technology Chapter 6. The Digital Divide Chapter 7. Laws, Organizations, and Standards Chapter 8. Writing Content with Accessibility in Mind Chapter 9. Building an Accessible Website Chapter 10. How to Conduct Accessibility Testing Chapter 11. Third-Party and Library Vendor Websites Chapter 12. Beyond Accessibility Appendix 1. Sample Accessibility Testing Process Appendix 2. Accessibility Testing Report

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Book SynopsisCoding for Children and Young Adults in Libraries is an all-inclusive guide to teaching coding in libraries to very young learners – as young as 4 or 5 years old! This book will provide all librarians, whether they are brand new to the idea of coding or fairly experienced with it, with both the foundation to understand coding and tools they can use. The book features lessons, ideas, and information about the newest and the best coding tools, and templates for creating coding clubs and classes. It also provides options for all technology environments – for those libraries with very few devices available to those with many to choose from. Readers will both learn the essentials for teaching coding to young kids as well as how to organize coding programming in the library. This book takes an in-depth look at what tools are available, both high-tech and low, to help kids learn this important skill. Whether you're novice or experienced in the world of coding, this book will have what you need to set up library coding clubs, help kids with game design, and even program robots.Trade ReviewIn this book, Wendy Harrop masterfully portrays the significance of coding in the world of education, while offering unique, practical, ideas for librarians and educators. -- Emily Goranson, Instructional Coach, Oconomowoc Area School DistrictCoding for Children and Young Adults in Libraries will expand your understanding of the critical role coding can and should play in your library. The guide goes beyond activities--it provides practical ways for building and sustaining a program that will reach beyond your library and have lasting impact on children. -- Kimberly Bannigan, Coordinator, Learning Information Systems, DeForest Area School DistrictTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: What is Coding? Chapter 2: Why teach Coding? Chapter 3: The Role of Libraries in Learning to Code Chapter 4: Getting Started Chapter 5: Teaching Coding to Young Children Chapter 6: Teaching Coding to Upper Elementary Aged Children Chapter 7: Coding Unplugged: Low-Tech options Chapter 8: Integrating Coding with Making Chapter 9: Reaching Out through Coding Appendices References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisTechnology is a crucial part of libraries today. But when it comes to figuring out the most effective technologies for their library or to planning for future technology needs, many librarians don’t know where to begin. Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow is the place to start. This practical guide will be of special value to those in small- and medium-size libraries, especially those new to the planning process who have not previously implemented technology or who have had difficulty implementing strategic plans. By using this LITA guide overwhelmed librarians can create a sound, realistic technology plan and implementing that plan by identifying each step necessary to accomplish the library’s goals. As they follow this road map from beginning to end, library staff will be able to meet the technology needs of their communities and to achieve their library's technology goals. This step-by-step guide takes the reader through the process of successfully creating and implementing a library technology plan. Each chapter addresses an aspect of planning and implementation—from conducting a technology audit and selecting appropriate devices to deploying new technologies and training staff and users. Further, this LITA guide will help librarians evaluate the success of their work in developing and implementing their technology plans.Trade ReviewThis well-written and superbly organized guide is perfect for any library large or small. I appreciated Silveira’s thorough step-by-step approach that walked me A – Z through understanding my library’s technology needs, to developing and implementing a plan, training staff, and conducting ongoing assessment and reporting. It’s one of the most helpful books I’ve read in my career in library management. I highly recommend it for IT Managers and Library Directors -- Peter Bromberg, Executive Director, Salt Lake City Public LibraryReaders will save considerable time, money, stress and embarrassing missteps using this blueprint. Silveira leads readers through a library labyrinth with step by step simplicity. Librarians worldwide will be grateful for this guide. Ms. Silveira is a successful library consultant with a comprehensive understanding of library operations. She cares about libraries and even more deeply about library staff. -- Jennifer O'Neill, Director of Community Library Services at Queens LibraryThis LITA Guide provides a thorough, step-by-step process for technology planning, implementation, and evaluation. The author takes into account often overlooked technology planning topics: assessing community need, ADA compliance, updates and maintenance, and incorporating new/future technologies into library services. This is not just for the technically savvy. I would recommend this book for library leadership, municipal IT staff, and board members to better understand library technology planning needs. -- Andrew S. Breidenbaugh, current director of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public LibraryTable of ContentsList of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Conducting a Technology Assessment Chapter 2. Defining Options Chapter 3. Evaluating Technology and Determining Outcomes Chapter 4. Selecting Technology and Developing Your Technology Plan Chapter 5. Writing Your Technology Plan and Getting It Approved Chapter 6. Successful Implementation Chapter 7. Training Staff and Users Chapter 8. Maintaining Technology Chapter 9. Ongoing Evaluation and Reporting Chapter 10. Planning for the Future Chapter 11. Moving Forward with Your Plan Templates Bibliography About the Author

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Book SynopsisTechnology is a crucial part of libraries today. But when it comes to figuring out the most effective technologies for their library or to planning for future technology needs, many librarians don’t know where to begin. Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow is the place to start. This practical guide will be of special value to those in small- and medium-size libraries, especially those new to the planning process who have not previously implemented technology or who have had difficulty implementing strategic plans. By using this LITA guide overwhelmed librarians can create a sound, realistic technology plan and implementing that plan by identifying each step necessary to accomplish the library’s goals. As they follow this road map from beginning to end, library staff will be able to meet the technology needs of their communities and to achieve their library's technology goals. This step-by-step guide takes the reader through the process of successfully creating and implementing a library technology plan. Each chapter addresses an aspect of planning and implementation—from conducting a technology audit and selecting appropriate devices to deploying new technologies and training staff and users. Further, this LITA guide will help librarians evaluate the success of their work in developing and implementing their technology plans.Trade ReviewThis well-written and superbly organized guide is perfect for any library large or small. I appreciated Silveira’s thorough step-by-step approach that walked me A – Z through understanding my library’s technology needs, to developing and implementing a plan, training staff, and conducting ongoing assessment and reporting. It’s one of the most helpful books I’ve read in my career in library management. I highly recommend it for IT Managers and Library Directors -- Peter Bromberg, Executive Director, Salt Lake City Public LibraryReaders will save considerable time, money, stress and embarrassing missteps using this blueprint. Silveira leads readers through a library labyrinth with step by step simplicity. Librarians worldwide will be grateful for this guide. Ms. Silveira is a successful library consultant with a comprehensive understanding of library operations. She cares about libraries and even more deeply about library staff. -- Jennifer O'Neill, Director of Community Library Services at Queens LibraryThis LITA Guide provides a thorough, step-by-step process for technology planning, implementation, and evaluation. The author takes into account often overlooked technology planning topics: assessing community need, ADA compliance, updates and maintenance, and incorporating new/future technologies into library services. This is not just for the technically savvy. I would recommend this book for library leadership, municipal IT staff, and board members to better understand library technology planning needs. -- Andrew S. Breidenbaugh, current director of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public LibraryTable of ContentsList of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Conducting a Technology Assessment Chapter 2. Defining Options Chapter 3. Evaluating Technology and Determining Outcomes Chapter 4. Selecting Technology and Developing Your Technology Plan Chapter 5. Writing Your Technology Plan and Getting It Approved Chapter 6. Successful Implementation Chapter 7. Training Staff and Users Chapter 8. Maintaining Technology Chapter 9. Ongoing Evaluation and Reporting Chapter 10. Planning for the Future Chapter 11. Moving Forward with Your Plan Templates Bibliography About the Author

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Book SynopsisWebsites and digital news stories disappear daily; researchers can’t access their own data for reuse; students don’t know how to make their work last for the next 10 years. Knowledge is built on previously gathered information, but what happens when that information is no longer accessible? And where does the librarian or archivist fit into this picture? This book describes the basic steps of data curation, in clear easy-to-follow language, and clarifies the many potential roles that a librarian or archivist can play to help make our information future viable for generations to come. Digital Curation Fundamentals is for anyone who wants to help save knowledge for future use, but knows little-to-nothing about digital curation or how it fits with their jobs. This book is also for administrators who need to stay on top of things but don’t yet have a good grasp on the purpose and scope of digital curation and how central it is to the future. Additionally, this book is a reference handbook for those who are involved in digital curation in some form but who need the context to know how their work fits into the big picture, and what comes next. This book takes a straight-forward, commonsense approach to a complex problem, and portrays the challenges and opportunities in an approachable conversational style which lowers the bar to include those with little to no technical expertise.Trade ReviewDigital Curation Fundamentals is an excellent “quick start” guide that presents a solid overview of the issues surrounding the preservation of digital content. Highly recommended for anyone that needs to get up to speed quickly and for those who need a broader context for the decisions they make that impact the preservation of digital content. -- Mary Molinaro, Executive Director, Digital Preservation NetworkTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Preface Chapter 1. What Is Digital Curation? Chapter 2. What Can I/We Do? Chapter 3. Models: Which Ones Do I Use When? Chapter 4. Emulation, Migration, or Encapsulation? Chapter 5. How do I Identify and Select Content? Chapter 6. What Foundational Work Will Prepare Content for Preservation and Access? Chapter 7. Storage, Protection, and Monitoring: What Do I Do? Chapter 8. How Do I Provide Access Over Time? Chapter 9. How Can I Leverage the Community? Appendix. Resources Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisOnline Searching is your complete guide to becoming a superstar searcher, wielding advanced searching features, strategies, and tactics for answering questions on any topic under the sun as well as finding answers in trusted, quality sources.

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Book SynopsisOnline Searching is your complete guide to becoming a superstar searcher, wielding advanced searching features, strategies, and tactics for answering questions on any topic under the sun as well as finding answers in trusted, quality sources.

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Book SynopsisManaging the Digital You: Where and How to Keep and Organize Your Digital Life is a much-needed guide for those struggling with how to manage and preserve their digital items. Starting with a values assessment, this book helps readers identify what items are important to them personally so that they can effectively prioritize their time and effort. Covering multimedia, correspondence, legacy planning, password protection, photos, non-digital documents, financial and legal documents, and even social media archiving, this comprehensive text addresses how to get started and how to develop a plan for managing existing and future items. Features include: ·Value assessment exercises to help readers identify what is a preservation priority to them personally ·Best practices for managing digital financial and legal documents ·How to save things from multiple devices, as well as social media sites ·Recommendations for scheduling maintenance activities and automating backup ·Guidelines for creating a personal management plan so that users are prepared to handle new and existing documents, photos, and other digital material for ongoing access After reading this short primer, readers will be ready to: 1.better organize and identify what they already have in a digital form, 2.have a personal plan for knowing what to discard and what to retain, 3.know how to digitize papers, photographs, voicemail, 4.preserve email and social media postings, and 5.set up a workable long-term file naming and organizational structure.Trade ReviewThis compact primer by librarian Condron outlines both the why and the how of approaching the mammoth task of organizing one’s digital life. In the preface, Cordon presents four simple, compelling reasons for taking on the project: loss avoidance, ease of sharing and collaboration, personal digital archiving, and ease of access during an emergency. The succeeding eight chapters systematically walk the reader through how to approach and execute the project. Chapters 1 and 2 are mandatory reading as they outline the guided assessment, or determining what you own and its value, and best practice for filenaming conventions and organizational structure. Readers may dip into the remaining chapters for tips specific to areas of interest, including legacy planning (your digital will), digital correspondence, photos, social-media accounts, legal documents, and other media. The short, straightforward chapters are broken up by useful illustrations, screenshots, and tips (Google Docs and backup files are not synonymous) and conclude with learning objectives or summary. Appendixes of blank forms and digital-archiving resources follow. * Booklist *Gone are the piles of boxes in the attic. Nowadays, our life is stored in multiple digital formats in dozens of different places–email, voicemail, music, photos, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Flickr, Instagram, phones, tablets, CDs, and more. Do you know where your data is stored and do you care what happens to it all? That 's what this book is all about.... Thoughout the book the author reminds you to think about what you are keeping and wy. She makes suggestions, but leaves you to determine exactly what you want to do. If you have any interest in keeping your digital 'stuff,' this book will get you on the right path. The actual work is up to you. * Online Searcher *Managing the Digital You is an excellent tool for coping with the volume of incoming data that we all deal with on a daily basis. Encompassing subjects of correspondence, financial and legal documents, legacy planning, multimedia, nondigital documents, password protection, photos, and social media archiving, this resource provides a clear path to avoiding electronic mayhem. Creating a system for digital management means simplification of life; files are organized for finding, photos will be in order, useless information deleted. After the preface, eight chapters categorize topics on how to succeed in cleaning up and sorting your digital chaos. Chapters 1 and 2 provide readers with a logical place to begin and an assessment of individual needs. Beyond introductory information, later chapters are unambiguous with titles such as ‘Legal, Financial, and Medical Documents’ (chapter 3) or ‘Digital Photographs’ (chapter 5). Text is supported with figures and tables throughout, all black and white. Visuals are not eye-catching but provide the visual documentation necessary. Summaries and bibliographic notes conclude each chapter. Two appendixes provide additional resources and a brief index offers entry to subjects such as backup, disaster preparedness, and file formats. Google, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Twitter are just some of the platforms discussed in relation to organization. This title is one that most anyone should have on the shelf (or, yes, downloaded on your digital device!). Better yet, open it up, read a chapter, and get digitally organized! Highly recommended. * American Reference Books Annual *Managing the Digital You is targeted at individuals, but institutions and organizations will also find its practical advice to be very useful. One of the best features of the book is that while all the chapters fit together to create a comprehensive plan, each chapter is very useful on an individual level. Where was this book when I was first used a computer? -- Samantha Pierson, Library Director, Coos Bay Public LibraryFolders, floppy disks, flash drives - managing information has been a nuisance for decades. The 21st century added new challenges: texts on one device, emails on another, photos in the cloud. Managing the Digital You shows a practical way to rein in your data while keeping your sanity. -- Elisabeth Kibler, Corporate Finance Professional and Human Living in the Information AgeBy cleverly weaving professional best practices, and acknowledging that the digital you undoubtedly has personal habits for handling your stuff that are flexible, but not likely completely reversible, Melody Condron has created a valuable, contemporary guide for a more efficient, effective and vital digital life. -- Theresa M. Gamble, Certified Records Manager, and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional

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Book SynopsisThis second edition has been updated to address new trends and concerns in software. It also addresses questions about preserving materials with no original physical format and preserving media storage devices as important artifacts in themselves.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Paul A. Thomas—a seasoned Wikipedia contributor who has accrued almost 60,000 edits since he started editing in 2007—breaks down the history of the free encyclopedia and explains the process of becoming an editor.

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Book SynopsisThis title provides articles on the technical, organizational and policy aspects of library automation, emphasizing the information/policy needed by librarians for informed decisions on automated systems and network services, to maximize the positive effects of these technologies on library organizations.

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Book SynopsisThe modern school library supports education in a variety of ways. One essential role librarians play is that of a leader who works collaboratively to build relationships, mold culture and climate, and advocate for the needs of students and the community. In this book, a librarian and an education leader team up to reflect on the librarian’s ability to build connections in two ways. First, they discuss the benefits of bringing the outside world into the library through the use of social media, videoconferencing and other tools that allow librarians to partner with others. Then they expand upon these connections by addressing how librarians can lead in the greater educational community by sharing resources and strategies, and partnering with school leaders to tell the story of the school community. Through this book, librarians will discover the influence they can have on the school community as the library becomes the heart of the school, a place where problems are solved, content is explored, connections are made and discovery happens.

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Book SynopsisThe Discourse of Scholarly Communication recontextualizes the place and purpose of scholarship within the context of the Enlightenment. Patrick Gamsby argues that while Enlightenment/enlightenment is often used in the mottos of numerous academic institutions, its historical, social, and philosophical elements are largely obscured. Using a theoretical lens, Gamsby revisits the ideals of the Enlightenment alongside the often contradictory issues of disciplinary boundaries, access to research, academic labor in the production of scholarship (author, peer reviewer, editor, and translator), the interrelationship of form and content (lectures, textbooks, books, and essays), and the stewardship of scholarship in academic libraries and archives. It is ultimately argued that for the betterment of the scholarly communication ecosystem and the betterment of society, anti-Enlightenment rules of scholarship such as ‘publish or perish’ should be dispensed with in favor of the formulation of a New Enlightenment.Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: EnlightenmentChapter 2: Interconnectedness of KnowledgeChapter 3: The Production of ScholarshipChapter 4: The Dialectic of Form and ContentChapter 5: The Different Spaces of Libraries and ArchivesConclusionBibliographyAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisThis textbook provides an overview of the digital information landscape and explains the implications of the technological changes for the information industry, from publishers and broadcasters to the information professionals who manage information in all its forms. This fully-updated second edition includes examples of organizations and individuals who are seizing on the opportunities thrown up by this once-in-a-generation technological shift providing a cutting-edge guide to where we are going both as information consumers and in terms of broader societal changes. Each chapter explores aspects of the information lifecycle, including production, distribution, storage and consumption and contains case studies chosen to illustrate particular issues and challenges facing the information industry. One of the key themes of the book is the way that organizations, public and commercial, are blurring their traditional lines of responsibility. Amazon is moving from simply selling books to offering the hardware and software for reading them. Apple still makes computer hardware but also manages one of the world’s leading marketplaces for music and software applications. Google maintains its position as the most popular internet search engine but has also digitized millions of copies of books from leading academic libraries and backed the development of the world’s most popular computing platform, Android. At the heart of these changes are the emergence of cheap computing devices for decoding and presenting digital information and a network which allows the bits and bytes to flow freely, for the moment at least, from producer to consumer. While the digital revolution is impacting on everyone who works with information, sometimes negatively, the second edition of Information 2.0 shows that the opportunities outweigh the risks for those who take the time to understand what is going on. Information has never been more abundant and accessible so those who know how to manage it for the benefit of others in the digital age will be in great demand. Readership: Students taking courses in library and information science, publishing and communication studies, with particular relevance to core modules exploring the information society and digital information. Academics and practitioners who need to get to grips with the new information environment.Trade Review...an informative and thorough title that makes sense of how changes in technology are impacting all aspects of society; economics, education and more. It is even-handed throughout; there are arguments made about the democratizing influence of the Internet and how barriers that might have constrained our access to information have been reduced. Yet there are still cautionary tales. The likes of Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook, which aimed to make information via the Internet accessible to us all, are the now the new monopolies and there are significant issues about how they use our information. Although we live in an era of information overload and that information seems difficult to control or keep on top of, de Saulles reiterates the need of the information professional and that its role is equally vital in the ‘Wild West’ free-for-all new information landscape. This is a title that is very readable and clear. De Saulles uses case studies to outline his points and does not veer into jargon that might leave the casual reader to engage in head-scratching. Information 2.0 is just as valuable for the casual reader as for the information professional and it clarifies what otherwise is a very confusing picture."Martin De Saulles provides a concise, yet relatively wide-ranging, overview of the enduring issues and current crises in information and communication technologies (ICT) in Information 2.0: New Models of Information Production, Distribution and Consumption. Keenly aware of the rapidly shifting landscape of ICT, his book examines the diverse types of information created and consumed today; the role of data in society, from personal uses to mass governmental and business initiatives; the history of information technology over the past half century; and the exponentially expanding networks of corporate and governmental actors that control the access and management of ICT." -- Digital Scholarship in the Humanities'...an informative and thorough title that makes sense of how changes in technology are impacting all aspects of society; economics, education and more. It is even-handed throughout; there are arguments made about the democratizing influence of the Internet and how barriers that might have constrained our access to information have been reduced. Yet there are still cautionary tales. The likes of Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook, which aimed to make information via the Internet accessible to us all, are the now the new monopolies and there are significant issues about how they use our information. Although we live in an era of information overload and that information seems difficult to control or keep on top of, de Saulles reiterates the need of the information professional and that its role is equally vital in the ‘Wild West’ free-for-all new information landscape. This is a title that is very readable and clear. De Saulles uses case studies to outline his points and does not veer into jargon that might leave the casual reader to engage in head-scratching. Information 2.0 is just as valuable for the casual reader as for the information professional and it clarifies what otherwise is a very confusing picture.' -- AriadneTable of Contents1. Introduction What is information? The foundations of the information society The internet as a driver of change The big challenges of big data What about the information providers? New ways of creating information Where do we put all this information? Why information matters 2. New models of information production Introduction Blogs: the state of the blogosphere Blogging 2.0 Who can you trust? Blogs and social media as agents of change Blogging for money The economics of print media The transition to digital news Digital-Only News Publishers The new generation of news consumers Case Study – BuzzFeed Business publishing Case Study – Gigaom Wikis and collaborative publishing Search engines and what they know Gaming Google Does Google know too much? Our social graphs What are we worth? Case Study – Klout The challenge of big data Data types When everything is connected Data as the new currency Concluding comments 3. New models of information storage Introduction Preserving the internet How organizations store information Academia Case study – DSpace institutional repository software Legal requirements Data mining Case study – Tesco Clubcard Collection digitization Keeping it all safe Storage at the personal level Putting it in the cloud Our digital footprints The future of storage Concluding comments 4. New models of information distribution Introduction The architecture of the internet Distribution and disintermediation Case Study – DataSift The new intermediaries Intermediaries in the shadows Copyright-friendly intermediaries Online video – we’re all celebrities now Case Study – Netflix The Video Classroom Case Study – The Khan Academy Open government and the internet Proactive government Defensive government Offensive Government Helping the information flow both ways Making money from public information Threats to the open web Concluding comments 5. New models of information consumption Introduction Information consumption devices Mobile consumption devices Looking beyond the artefact It’s all about the apps Case Study – Amazon Information ecosystems: gilded cages or innovation hotbeds? Fair dealing Resale Lending Returning to an open web HTML5 – an antidote to appification? The experiential web Case Study – Oculus Rift Rent or buy? Case Study – Spotify Making sense of it all Information literacy Information overload Implications for information professionals Concluding comments 6. Conclusion Introduction The struggle for control in a networked world Implications for information professionals The knowledge management opportunity The future of search Ninja librarians Implications for publishers The copyright challenge Hooked on tablets Implications for society Internet everywhere Nowhere to hide Concluding comments

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Book SynopsisThis new book presents a comprehensive structure for information literacy theory that will help your students grasp an understanding of the critical thinking and reflection required to engage in technology spaces as savvy producers, collaborators, and sharers. Today’s learners communicate, create, and share information using a range of information technologies such as social media, blogs, microblogs, wikis, mobile devices and apps, virtual worlds, and MOOCs. In their new book, respected information literacy experts Mackey and Jacobson present a comprehensive structure for information literacy theory that builds on decades of practice while recognizing the knowledge required for an expansive and interactive information environment. The concept of metaliteracy expands the scope of traditional information skills (determine, access, locate, understand, produce, and use information) to include the collaborative production and sharing of information in participatory digital environments (collaborate, produce, and share) prevalent in today’s world. Combining theory and case studies, the authors: show why media literacy, visual literacy, digital literacy, and a host of other specific literacies are critical for informed citizens in the 21st century; offer a framework for engaging in today’s information environments as active, self-reflective, and critical contributors to these collaborative spaces; and connect metaliteracy to such topics as metadata, the semantic web, metacognition, open education, distance learning, and digital storytelling. Readership: Any librarian involved in teaching information literacy, LIS students, academics and researchers.Trade Review"This book is of great value to any librarian seeking to find ways to integrate literacy into a classroom. It will also be useful to any instructional designer wanting to integrate the ever-growing number of literacies into the development sessions offered to faculty." * ARBA *"Overall, the book is a welcome contribution. It succeeds in presenting a sound and needed alternative to what the authors term ‘skill based literacy’" -- Information ResearchMackey and Jacobson offer a foundational work that challenges how we understand literacy in the digital age. Furthermore, their argument for the need of metaliteracy is compelling. Metaliteracy is not only interesting but a necessary concept to understand the complexity of communication embedded within our continually evolving technologies—one that will help us, as teachers and librarians, help learners become more astute in their everyday lives. -- Drew Virtue * Research in Online Literacy Education (ROLE) *“... a concise, informative, and well-written volume ... The book’s seven chapters are divided into two categories: theory and practice ... The book also includes a well-placed appendix, an exhaustive index, and a companion website (http://metaliteracy.org)” * Serials Review *Table of ContentsForeword - Sheila A. Webber1. Developing a metaliteracy framework to promote metacognitive learning Metaliteracy The Meta in Metaliteracy Metacognition Toward a Metaliteracy Framework Multiple Intelligences Multiliteracies Multimodal Literacy Transliteracy Metacompetency and Convergence The Metaliteracy Model Conclusion References 2. Metaliteracy in the open age of social media Trends in Social Media Social and Visual Networking Blogs and Microblogs Global Mobility From Information Age to Post-Information Age The Information Age The Post-Information Age The Open Age of Social Media Participation Openness Metadata and the Semantic Web Conclusion References 3. Developing the metaliterate learner by integrating competencies and expanding learning objectives Related Literacies Discrete Literacies Media Literacy Digital Literacy Cyberliteracy Visual Literacy Mobile Literacy Critical Information Literacy Health Literacy Combined Literacies Transliteracy New Media Literacy ICT Literacy Information Fluency Metaliteracy Learning Goals and Objectives Goal 1: Evaluate content critically, including dynamic, online content that changes and evolves, such as article preprints, blogs, and wikis Goal 2: Understand personal privacy, information ethics, and intellectual property issues in changing technology environments Goal 3: Share information and collaborate in a variety of participatory environments Goal 4: Demonstrate ability to connect learning and research strategies with lifelong learning processes and personal, academic, and professional goals Integrating the Four Domains The Metaliterate Learner Conclusion References 4. Global trends in emerging literacies International Trends in Open Education Literacy Initiatives from International Organizations UNESCO UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy OERs The Prague Declaration: Anticipating Later MIL Initiatives IFLA The Bologna Process and the Tuning Project Evolving Information Literacy Frameworks Examples of Recent Information Literacy Frameworks United Kingdom: Seven Pillars of Information Literacy 2011 SCONUL Seven Pillars Model Revised Pillars and Graphical Representation Convergences between Metaliteracy and the Seven Pillar Models Adaptations via Lenses Hong Kong: Information Literacy Framework for Hong Kong Students Conclusion References 5. Survey of the field: from theoretical frameworks to praxis Research Questions Methods Survey Design Distribution Method Results Response Rate Demographics Survey Results Teaching Background Technology Infrastructure and Support Knowledge of Literacies and Literacy Frameworks Components of Information Literacy Teaching Changing Information Environment Data Analysis Age Literacies to Include in Information Literacy Instruction Preparation Levels and Required Technologies Discussion and Implications for Further Research Populations Increased Awareness of Evolving Literacies The State of the Literature/The State of Awareness Conclusion References Appendix 5.1: Survey—Information Literacy as a Metaliteracy 6. The evolution of a dedicated information literacy course toward metaliteracy Evolving Information Literacy General Education Requirement Transformations to the Final Project in the Information Literacy Course Taught by Librarians Team-Based Learning and Its Effect on the Research Guide Topic Selection for Final Projects Implementation of Wiki Goals for the Project Revision Analysis of Wiki Project Based on Elements of Transparency Student Perceptions of Wiki Additional Metaliteracy Elements Evolution Toward Information Literacy as a Metaliteracy Expanded Information Literacy General Education Course A New, Social Media-Focused Course Application Exercises to Enhance Metaliteracy Skills by Gregory Bobish Exercise 1: YouTube Video Removal Exercise Exercise 2: Primary Information: Finding Experts via Blogs and Twitter Remix Final Project Expanding Discomfort, Expanding Knowledge References 7. Exploring digital storytelling from a metaliteracy perspective Institutional Context SUNY Empire State College Center for Distance Learning College-Level Learning Goals Digital Storytelling Learning Design Learning Objectives Creating Digital Stories Mapping the Metaliteracy Model to Digital Storytelling Conclusion References

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Book SynopsisIn this much needed book, Kenneth J Varnum and his hand-picked team of contributors look ahead over the most important technologies likely to impact library services over the next five years. Their ideas will stimulate strategic thinking and help library staff make informed decisions about meeting user expectations and delivering services. Highly informative for any library, the diverse chapters include: Impetus to innovate: convergence and library trends Hands-free augmented reality: impacting the library future Libraries and archives augmenting the world The future of cloud-based library systems Library discovery Web services as the new websites for many libraries Text mining Bigger, better, together: building the digital library of the future Open hardware in libraries. Readership: This leading-edge collection offers an expert-level view of library technology that’s just around the corner and is essential reading for systems librarians, students and all librarians who are looking to the technology future.Trade Review”The chapters are well written and give enough information to help librarians brainstorm what could be the next big thing for their libraries … Another important aspect of this book is that it briefly discusses theories and concepts such as technological convergence and augmented reality that influence the adoption of a particular emerging technology. These concepts help stimulate strategic thinking on which technology is suitable for a particular library considering the user needs and availability of technical skills among the librarians." * ARBA *Table of Contents1. Impetus to Innovate: Convergence and Library Trends - A.J. Million and Heather Lea Moulaison 2. Hands-Free Augmented Reality: Impacting the Library Future - Brigitte M. Bell and Terry Cottrell 3. Libraries and Archives Augmenting the World - William Denton 4. The Future of Cloud-Based Library Systems - Steven Bowers and Elliot Jonathan Polak 5. Library Discovery: From Ponds to Streams - Kenneth J Varnum 6. Exit As Strategy: Web Services as the New Websites for Many Libraries - Anson Parker, VP Nagraj, and David Moody 7. Reading and Non-Reading: Text Mining in Critical Practice - Devin Higgins 8. Bigger, Better, Together: Building the Digital Library of the Future - Jeremy York 9. The Case for Open Hardware in Libraries - Jason Griffey

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Book SynopsisAn up-to-date showcase of the innovative and inspiring work that libraries are doing across the world to interact with their users and deliver resources via mobile devices. This brand new edition of the highly successful M-Libraries series brings together cutting-edge international contributions from the leading experts, practitioners and researchers in the field. Based on the proceedings of the Fifth International M-Libraries Conference held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2014, it illustrates the diversity of innovative and inspiring work that libraries are doing across the world to interact with their users and deliver resources via mobile and hand-held devices. With a foreword from Joan K Lippincott and 22 chapters from 13 countries, as far apart as India and Germany, Hong Kong and Zimbabwe, Scotland and Bangladesh, the book explores the following themes: Best practice for the use of mobile technologies in libraries Challenges and strategies involved in embracing mobile innovation for librarie The impact of ubiquitous and wearable technologies on the future of librarie Harnessing the future for teaching and learning with mobile technologies Mobile technologies enhancing information access for all and pursuing the millennium development goals. As the world becomes more mobile, users will access information using mobile technologies. Hence, libraries have to make the transition to provide mobile service. M-Libraries 5 will help libraries to develop adaptable and efficient mobile services so they can meet the needs of the current and new generations of users. Readership: Information professionals in all sectors and researchers, educators, technical developers, managers and library professionals. It will also be invaluable for students of library and information science and newcomers to the profession.Trade ReviewThis collection offers a useful range of case studies and research for a student, academic, or a librarian applying the concepts to his or her project or problem...this collection’s strength is that people are at the core of the research and therefore the findings are relevant and offer practical uses today. -- Katie Smith * Library and Information Research *Table of ContentsForeword - Joan K Lippincott Introduction - Gill Needham PART 1: BEST PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES IN LIBRARIES 1. Design and testing of mobile library websites: best practices in creating mobile library applications - John Paul Anbu K and Dr Sanjay Kataria 2. Mobile information literacy for libraries: a case study on requirements for an effective information literacy programme - Shri Ram, John Paul Anbu K and Dr Sanjay Kataria 3. Mapping and library services at UOC: a preliminary case study for BPC and UOC - Pep Torn, Anna Zuñiga Ruiz and Carme Fenoll Clarabuch 4. Library tour evolution (analogue/digital/mobile) - Michael J Whitchurch 5. A manifesto for mobile: developing a shared mobile resources checklist - Mark Williams 6. M-libraries user services: a survey of the world’s leading database publishers for mobile devices- Dr Parveen Babbar and Dr P K Jain 7. Assessing students’ perception of ease of use and satisfaction with mobile library websites: a private university perspective in Bangladesh - Md Maidul Islam 8. Web v native application: best practices and considerations in the development and design of web applications - Gillian Nowlan PART 2: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES INVOLVED IN EMBRACING MOBILE INNOVATION FOR LIBRARIES 9. Smart devices, smart staff - Kay Munro and Karen Stevenson 10. Does position within the library affect mobile technology acceptance? - Dr Sarah-Jane Saravani and Dr Gaby Haddow 11. Learning with smartphones: higher education students’ experiences and practices - Dr Zvjezdana Dukic, Dr Dickson Chiu and Dr Patrick Lo 12. Innovative use of SMS for library services: attitude of library professionals in Anambra and Delta public libraries - Nkem Ekene Osuigwe, Chinelo O Jiagbogu, Nkechi S Udeze and Ebele N Anyaoku 13. From brick to click and click to mobile: transforming libraries with mobile technology - Geeta Paliwal and Dr P K Jain 14. Mobile applications and services in academic libraries: a survey of university libraries in New Delhi - Dr Seema Chandhok and Dr Parveen Babbar 15. Mobile frontiers: real or perceived? Adopting a service-wide approach - Alison Mackenzie PART 3: MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES ENHANCING INFORMATION ACCESS AND PURSUING THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOAL 16. Mobile wellness innovation: a Qi Gong app to improve wellness and cognitive resiliency in older adults - Dr Collen McMillan and Tony Tin 17. M-agricultural information services in Zimbabwean libraries: drawbacks and opportunities in facilitating access to information to enhance production - Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita and Thembani Malapela PART 4: THE IMPACT OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES ON LIBRARIES OF THE FUTURE 18. The unintentional iPad-lending programme – experience from the Sojourner Truth Library - Kristy Lee 19. LibrARy and e-leARning: further adventures with augmented reality - Nitin Parmar, Kate Robinson and Marie Salter 20. A library location-based service: the app ‘Bavaria in Historical Maps’ presents Bavarian history on the mobile internet - Dr Klaus Ceynowa 21. The geography of information: Placing our information needs and behaviours in context - Andrew Carlos 22. Developing adaptable, efficient mobile library services: librarians as enablers - Lizzie Caperon Conclusion - Professor Mohamed Ally

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Book SynopsisNicole Engard follows up her ground-breaking 2009 book Library Mashups with a fresh collection of mashup projects that virtually any library can emulate, customize, and build upon. In More Library Mashups, Engard and 24 creative library professionals describe how they are mashing up free and inexpensive digital tools and techniques to improve library services and meet everyday (and unexpected) challenges. Examples from libraries of all types are designed to help even non-programmers share and add value to digital content, update and enhance library websites and collections, mashup catalog data, connect to the library’s automation system, and use emerging tools like Serendip-o-matic, Umlaut, and Libki to engage users, staff, and the community.Trade ReviewMore Library Mashups is essential reading for staff in all libraries offering web-based services - and isn't that everyone? It does not just focus on the projects presented but inspires the reader to apply the resources available in new ways, and this makes it a truly valuable book - and you do not have to be a computer geek to use it. -- Helen Dunford * Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association *Table of ContentsForeword - Michael Sauers Introduction - Nicole C. EngardPART I: MASHUPS: THE BASICS 1. IFTTT makes data play easy? - Gary Green 2. The non-developer’s guide to creating map mashups - Eva Dodsworth 3. OpenRefine(ing) and visualizing library data - Martin Hawksey 4. Umlaut: Mashing Up Delivery and Access - Jonathan RochkindPART II: MASHED UP LIBRARY WEBSITES 5. Building a better library calendar with Drupal and Evanced - Kara Reuter and Stefan Langer 6. An API of APIs: a microservice mashup for library websites - Sean Hannan 7. Using a spreadsheet to add Open Library covers to your site - Rowena McKernanPART III: MASHING LIBRARY CATALOG DATA 8. Twitterbot: searching your libraries’ catalogue via Twitter - Bianca Kramer 9. Putting library catalogue data on the map - Natalie Pollecutt 10. Mashups and next generation catalogue at work - Anne Lena Westrum 11. A Wikipedia current awareness service to deliver catalogue records using Google Apps Script - Natalie PollecuttPART IV: VISUALIZING DATA WITH MASHUPS 12. Telling stories with Google Maps mashups - Olga Buchel 13. Visualizing a collection using interactive maps - Francine Berish and Sarah Simpkin 14. Creating computer availability maps - Scott Bacon 15. Getting digi with it: using TimelineJS to transform digital archival collections - Jeanette Claire SewellPART V: MASHUPS FOR VALUE ADDED SERVICES 16. BookMeUp: creating a book suggestion app. an experiment with HTML5, web services, and location-based browsing - Jason Clark 17. Stanford’s SearchWorks: unified discovery for collections? - Bess Sadler 18. Libki & Koha : An example of single signon integration via leveraging open source software - Kyle M Hall 19. Disassembling the ILS: using MarcEdit and Koha as an example of how users are using system APIs to develop custom workflows - Terry Reese 20. Mashing up information to stay on top of news - Celine Kelly 21. Facilitating serendipitous discovery with Serendip-o-matic - Meghan Frazer

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Book SynopsisThis collection of insights from library technology guru Lorcan Dempsey offers readers valuable reflections on emerging trends and key areas of concern as well as a visionary approach to libraries’ future. Over the last decade, Dempsey’s writing has covered diverse and wide ranging topics including the evolution of libraries, from how library organization, services and technologies are co-evolving with the behaviours of their users to support their changing research and learning needs, to how the curatorial traditions of archives, libraries and museums have come together in the digital environment. This selection of posts, originally from Dempsey's blog, has been expertly curated by Kenneth J Varnum to showcase Dempsey’s dual ability to firstly explore an issue and then to reveal the higher-order trends. Using this method, Dempsey provides his incisive perspective on where libraries have been in the last decade as well as his prescient insights into future trends and directions. The book is organised into 9 topical chapters: Networked resources Network organization The research process and libraries’ evolving role Resource discovery Library systems and tools such as search indices and OpenURL link resolvers Data and metadata Publishing and communication, including blogs, social media, and scholarly communication Libraries, archives, museums, and galleries as ‘memory institutions’. Readership: The book concludes with a selection of favourites hand-picked by Dempsey himself and will be essential reading for students, library strategists, administrators, technology staff and anyone with an interest in the future of libraries.Trade ReviewDempsey thinks web-scale. His breadth of interests and his ability to outline appropriate organizational responses in the 'Amazoogle' age make this a compelling read ... Recommended? Yes, for all of us, because the network has reshaped the library. -- Australian Library JournalIt is inevitable that the role of a librarian is going to evolve along with technology, all professionals. His straight-forward writing style and Vernum’s editorial skills are what set this book apart and make for an interesting and compelling look at the network over the past twelve years. Dempsey will leave you with a new perspective of what the library profession means today, and the question of how it will have evolved in another twelve years. -- The New Zealand Library and Information Management JournalThis well chosen collection is an invaluable reference work looking back at a decade of change. -- Penny Bailey * CILIP CLSIG Journal *Table of ContentsPreface - Lorcan Dempsey Editor's introduction - Ken Varnum 1. Networked resources 2. Network organization 3. In the flow 4. Resource discovery 5. Library systems 6. Data and metadata 7. Publishing and communication 8. Libraries 9. Lorcan's picks

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Book SynopsisThis book will provide readers with the step-by-step process of creating a library technology disaster response and recovery plan. It includes sample checklists and templates, tools and solutions for promoting collaborative services to enable digital library continuity as well as case studies and lessons learned from successful efforts in recovering from a library technology disaster. Editor Mary Mallery has gathered a number of library technology experts, including Liz Bishoff and Marshall Breeding, who have first-hand experience in planning and recovering from disasters. You will get advice on such topics as: 7 key steps in risk assessment for digital collections How to use the time-saving dPlan- the Online Disaster Planning Tool for Cultural and Civic Institutions Designing fault-tolerant systems in a cloud computing environment 7 key components of a communications plan Evaluating free web and social media applications as communication tools during disasters 7 lessons the University of Iowa took from its 2008 flood How cultural institutions in New York and New Jersey responded to Hurricane Sandy This book will be of great interest to electronic resources librarians, digital collections librarians, data management librarians, emerging technology librarians, and library administrators, but it will also be of interest to library students and any librarian who wants to transition into these new library careers.Table of ContentsPART 1: CREATING THE TECHNOLOGY DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PLAN 1. What could go wrong? Libraries, technology, and Murphy’s Law - Mary Mallery 2. Inventory and risk assessment for digital collections - Liz Bishoff and Thomas F R Clareson 3. Disaster planning and risk management with dPlan - Donia Conn 4. Disaster communication: planning and executing a response - Denise O’Shea 5. Future trends: cloud computing and disaster mitigation - Marshall Breeding PART 2: MANAGING TECHMAGEDDON: DISASTER MITIGATION AND LESSONS LEARNED 6. The University of Iowa and the flood of 2008: a case study - Paul A Soderdahl 7. Digital disaster recovery and resources in the wake of Superstorm Sandy: a case study - Thomas F R Clareson APPENDIXES A. Disaster communication planning template B. Example of a basic disaster communication plan for a public library

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Book SynopsisMetaliteracy in Practice will provide inspiration for librarians and educators in need of up-to-date and thought-provoking information literacy curricula and instructional approaches. Editors Trudi E. Jacobson and Thomas P. Mackey, respected leaders in distance education and library instruction, reframed information literacy in their acclaimed previous book, Metaliteracy: Reinventing information literacy to empower learners, which provided an inclusive framework that encompasses all the newer literacies such as digital, visual, cyber and media literacy. Metaliteracy in Practice follows on from this book, placing its concepts firmly in real-world practice and delivering a compilation of innovative and practical teaching ideas from some of the leading thinkers in library and information literacy instruction today. Each chapter takes readers through the process of using the metaliteracy framework in new and exciting ways that easily transfer to the classroom and to work with students. These ideas are grounded in teaching traditional information literacy competencies but brought up-to-date with the addition of methods for teaching and learning about metacognition, information creation and participation in learning communities. The case studies contained in this collection detail the hows and whys of curricular design for metaliteracy, suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Readers will also benefit from the book’s practical ideas for: teaching students about the importance of format choice assessing user feedback creating information as teachers evaluating dynamic content critically and effectively sharing information in collaborative environments. The collection has some of the most innovative teaching ideas for inspiring librarians and educators to revise lessons on critical thinking and information literacy, so that their students will graduate with the ability to formulate and ask their own questions.Trade ReviewThese essays offer ideas on equipping students to be agents, and this book is recommended to academic librarians. -- Daniel Boice * Catholic Library Review *Metaliteracy in Practice is a valuable contribution to the literature of library and information science and explores many of the salient questions and concerns of instruction librarians and other educators, including how we may help students explore the more complex, conceptual dimensions of information literacy, such as the social, political, and ethical dimensions of information creation, distribution, and use. The book’s collected chapters may serve as catalysts for librarians to reexamine their work with students and to consider ways in which they may partner with other educators to integrate information literacy (including metaliteracy) into academic programs and curricula. -- Communications in Information LiteracyMetaliteracy in Practice is a welcome addition to Jacobson and Mackey’s body of work on metaliteracy. Faculty in many disciplines are likely to find the case studies useful, but academic instruction librarians who have the opportunities to teach or co-teach semester-long courses will get the most out of this collection. Instruction librarians with limited opportunities beyond oneshot research workshops will not find anything directly applicable here, but may find the case studies useful in engaging with faculty around ideas related to metaliteracy. -- Jenny Dale * Technical Services Quarterly *The concept of metaliteracy forces us to wrestle with what it means to exist in a time in which technology continues to alter the way we use and communicate information. Metaliteracy in Practice offers a solid foundation to do just that while at the same time also providing some thought provoking ideas about how to incorporate metaliteracy in a wide variety of pedagogical environments. -- Drew Virtue * Research in Online Literacy Education (ROLE) *Table of ContentsForeword - Alison Head 1. Revising for Metaliteracy: Flexible Course Design to Support Social Media Pedagogy - Donna Witek and Teresa Grettano 2. The Politics of Information: Students as Creators in a Metaliteracy Context - Lauren Wallis and Andrew Battista 3. Metaliteracy Learning of RN to BSN Students: A Fusion of Disciplinary Values and Discourses - Barbara J. D’Angelo and Barry M. Maid 4. Where Collections and Metaliteracy Meet: Incorporating Library-Owned Platforms into Open and Collaborative Library Instruction - Amanda Scull 5.Empowering Learners to Become Metaliterate in a Digital and Multimodal Age - Sandra K. Cimbricz and Logan Rath 6. Metacognition Meets Research-based Learning in the Undergraduate Renaissance Drama Classroom - Michele R. Santamaria and Kathryn M. Moncrief 7.Promoting Empowerment through Metaliteracy: A Case Study of Undergraduate Learning Outcomes - Kristine N. Stewart and David M. Broussard 8. Developing Agency in Metaliterate Learners: Empowerment Through Digital Identity and Participation - Irene McGarrity 9. Metaliteracy, Networks, Agency and Praxis: An Exploration - Paul Prinsloo

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring book will enable academic librarians to develop excellent research and instructional services and create a library culture that encompasses exploration, learning and collaboration. Higher education and academic libraries are in a period of rapid evolution. Technology, pedagogical shifts, and programmatic changes in education mean that libraries must continually evaluate and adjust their services to meet new needs. Research and learning across institutions is becoming more team-based, crossing disciplines and dependent on increasingly sophisticated and varied data. To provide valuable services in this shifting, diverse environment, libraries must think about new ways to support research on their campuses, including collaborating across library and departmental boundaries. This book is intended to enrich and expand your vision of research support in academic libraries by: Inspiring you to think creatively about new services. Sparking ideas of potential collaborations within and outside the library, increasing awareness of functional areas that are potential key partners. Providing specific examples of new services, as well as the decision-making and implementation process. Encouraging you to take a broad view of research support rather than thinking of research and instruction services, metadata creation and data services etc as separate initiatives. Dynamic Research Support in Academic Libraries provides illustrative examples of emerging models of research support and is contributed to by library practitioners from across the world. The book is divided into three sections: Part I: Training and Infrastructure, which describes the role of staff development and library spaces in research support Part II: Data Services and Data Literacy, which sets out why the rise of research data services in universities is critical to supporting the current provision of student skills that will help develop them as data-literate citizens. Part III: Research as a Conversation, which discusses academic library initiatives to support the dissemination, discovery and critical analysis of research. This is an essential guide for librarians and information professionals involved in supporting research and scholarly communication, as well as library administrators and students studying library and information science.Trade ReviewI greatly enjoyed this book, in particular the well-crafted and engaging introductions. There was much on which to reflect, and prompt new ways of thinking and working in the library sector. A particular strength of this title is its broad appeal to any library engaged in research support. -- An LeabharlannInspiring ... This collection is highly recommended for academic librarians who are wondering how to support emerging methods of research. -- Robin Dean * Against the Grain *'Starr Hoffman and the contributing authors of Dynamic Research Support for Academic Libraries bring to readers a well-organized, timely work that facilitates introspection, generates inspiration, and sparks creativity.'- Adolfo G. Prieto, Pollak Library, California State University, Serials Review * Serials Review *'Starr Hoffman and the contributing authors of Dynamic Research Support for Academic Libraries bring to readers a well-organized, timely work that facilitates introspection, generates inspiration, and sparks creativity.'- Adolfo G. Prieto, Pollak Library, California State University, Serials Review -- Adolfo G. Prieto * Serials Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction: a vision for supporting research - Starr Hoffman Part 1: Training and infrastructure Introduction to Part 1 - Starr Hoffman 1. Constructing a model for Mexican libraries in the 21st century - Alberto Santiago Martinez 2. Researching illustrated books in art history: a brief history of the Biblioteca Digital Ovidiana project - Fátima Díez-Platas 3. The ‘Developing Librarian’ digital scholarship pilot training project - Richard Freeman Part 2: Data services and data literacy Introduction to Part 2 - Jackie Carter 4. Training researchers to manage data for better results, re-use and long-term access - Heather Coates 5. Data services for the research lifecycle: the Digital Social Science Center - Ashley Jester 6. Mapping unusual research needs: supporting GIS across non-traditional disciplines - Karen Munro Part 3: Research as a conversation Introduction to Part 3 - Starr Hoffman 7. Implementing open access across a large university: a case study - Dominic Tate 8. Bridging the gap: easing the transition to higher education with an information literacy MOOC - Mariann Løkse, Helene N. Andreassen, Torstein Låg and Mark Stenersen 9. Metadata enhancement through name authority in the UNT Digital Library - Hannah Tarver and Mark Phillips

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide offers innovative tips and reliable best practice to enable new and experienced library and information professionals to evaluate their current provision and develop their service to meet the evolving needs of the research community. Interacting effectively with information is at the heart of all research, consequently information professionals have a key role to play in facilitating the development of researchers who are able to operate confidently and successfully in the information world. Grounded in current theory and informed by practitioners from around the world, this practical book offers a wide range of ideas and methods to assist library and information professionals in developing and managing their role in the research environment. Part of the Practical Tips for Library and Information Professionals series, the book is organised into eight sections: landscapes and models structures and strategies places and spaces library staff roles collections specific interventions in the research process or lifecycle teaching approaches information literacy skills workshops and programmes. Practical Tips for Facilitating Research will be essential reading for academic liaison librarians, research support librarians and all library and information professionals who work with research staff and students.Trade ReviewBenefitting from Bent’s exhaustive research and robust content, this volume will be very useful for academic librarians, particularly subject and faculty liaisons and instruction librarians. * Library Journal *Practical Tips for Facilitating Research is an excellent tool for librarians who want to be a resource for the research groups within their facilities. -- Vicki Harden * Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries *I would highly recommend this book to any librarian working with researchers in the health sciences, and to many of our colleagues working in other disciplines, for that matter. The book is short, realistic, practical, easy to read, and extremely useful for generating ideas. As for me, I am still starry eyed. I know I will be referring back to this book and my copious marginalia for the foreseeable future—that is of course until my colleagues start asking to borrow my copy! -- Sarah May Visintini * Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Section summaries 3. Landscapes and models 4. Structures and strategies 5. Places and spaces 6. Library staff roles 7. Collections 8. Specific interventions in the research process or lifecycle 9. Teaching approaches 10. Information literacy skills workshops and programmes 11. Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis landmark edited collection offers a wide-ranging overview of how rapid technological changes and the push for providing wide access to digitized cultural heritage holdings are changing the landscape of archives. This book provides a set of inspirational and informative chapters from international experts, which will help the readers understand the drivers for change in archives and their implications. Reassessment of the role of archives in the digital environment will serve to develop critical approaches to current trends in the broader heritage sector, including cultural industries experimenting with sustainable business models for cultural production, digitization of analogue cultural heritage, and the related IPR issues surrounding the re-use of digital objects and data for research, education, advocacy and art. Contributors also present state-of-the-art solutions in building digital archives on networked infrastructure, trusted digital repositories to ensure long-term access, and tools to serve emerging needs in digital humanities. Readership: Digital archivists and practitioners involved in the design and support of digital archives; professionals and researchers involved in projects working with digital archival materials; students in library, information and archive studies.Trade Review"Digital Archives' will help aspiring and seasoned librarians alike to understand the drivers for change in archives and their implications.' - Midwest Book Review * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsForeword - Kalpana Shankar Preface - Milena DobrevaPart I – Drivers for Modern Digital Archives 1. Are digital humanities redefining the relationship between historians and information professionals? Documentary mediations in the digital age - Enrico Natale 2. Managing turbulence - Trudy Huskamp Peterson 3. The political economy of digital cultural preservation - Guy Pessach 4. Legal issues surrounding digital archives - Olexandr Pastukhov 5. Scientific information policies in the European context - Carla Basili 6. Access to digital archives: studying users' expectations and behaviours - Pierluigi FeliciatiPart II – Case Studies 7. Research data archives: Current data management and data audit practices - Elli Papadopoulou, Panayiota Polydoratou, Sotirios Sismanis and Donald Tabone 8. Access restrictions - Gillian Oliver 9. Participatory approaches in archives - Milena Dobreva and Edel Jennings

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Book SynopsisThis book explains how information literacy (IL) is essential to the contemporary workplace and is fundamental to competent, ethical and evidence-based practice. In today’s information-driven workplace, information professionals must know when research evidence or relevant legal, business, personal or other information is required, how to find it, how to critique it and how to integrate it into their knowledge base. To fail to do so may result in defective and unethical practice which could have devastating consequences for clients or employers. There is an ethical requirement for information professionals to meet best practice standards to achieve the best outcome possible for the client. This demands highly focused and complex information searching, assessment and critiquing skills. Using a range of new perspectives, Information Literacy in the Workplace demonstrates several aspects of IL’s presence and role in the contemporary workplace, including IL’s role in assuring competent practice, its value to employers as a return on investment, and its function as an ethical safeguard in the duty and responsibilities professionals have to clients, students and employers. Chapters are contributed by a range of international experts, including Christine Bruce, Bonnie Cheuk and Annemaree Lloyd, with a foreword from Jane Secker. Content covered includes: examination of the value and impact of IL in the workplace how IL is experienced remotely, beyond workplace boundaries IL’s role in professional development organizational learning and knowledge creation developing information professional competencies how to unlock and create value using IL in the workplace. This book will be useful for librarians and LIS students in understanding how information literacy is experienced by the professions they support and academics teaching professional courses. It will also be of interest to professionals (e.g. medical, social care, legal and business based) and their employers in showing that IL is essential to best practice and key to ethical practice. Trade ReviewInformed and informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "Information Literacy in the Workplace" will prove to be applicably useful for librarians and LIS students in understanding how information literacy is experienced by the professions they support and academics teaching professional courses. It will also be of interest to professionals (e.g. medical, social care, legal and business based) and their employers in showing that IL is essential to best practice and key to ethical practice. * Midwest Book Review *Students, librarians, professionals and organisations would do well to consider and explore the increasingly driven imperative that IL skills will be needed in a connected, ethical, constantly evolving future, and this book provides a platform to start on this road. -- Patricia Darwish * Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association *This book offers a fresh perspective and suggests ways to reframe IL so that it is acknowledged throughout a workplace as relevant and valuable. It provides ideas for information professionals on how to develop their own and their colleagues’ IL in a workplace context, as well as on how to support students in their transition to work...This book is relevant to information professionals who support workplaces, to academic librarians who support student and staff IL, and also to those who are studying IL. -- Lynne Meehan * Journal of Information Literacy *Information Literacy in the Workplace makes the important point that IL is also essential in the contemporary workplace...I was particularly taken by Foster’s own chapter, “Information Literacy’s role in workplace competence, ‘best practice’ and the ethics of professional obligation,” in which he emphasizes that professionals are ethically required to use the best evidence they can in making their decisions since “[n]ot to be information-literate may result in harmful outcomes” -- Ashley Thomson * Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research *Table of ContentsFigures and tablesContributorsForeword – Jane Secker1. Information Literacy and the workplace: new concepts, new perspectives? – Marc Forster 2. How is Information Literacy experienced in the workplace? – Marc Forster3. Information Literacy and the personal dimension: team players, empowered clients and career development – Marc Forster 4. From transaction to transformation: organizational learning and knowledge creation experience within Informed Systems – Mary M. Somerville and Christine S. Bruce5. Virtuality at work: an enabler of professional Information Literacy – Elham Sayyad Abdi6. Determining the value of Information Literacy for employers – Stéphane Goldstein and Andrew Whitworth7. Information Literacy’s role in workplace competence, ‘best practice’ and the ethics of professional obligation – Marc ForsterThe development of Information Literacy in the workplace8. Learning within for beyond: exploring a workplace Information Literacy design – Annemaree Lloyd9. Developing information professional competencesin disciplinary domains: a challenge for higher education – Stephen Roberts10. The ‘hidden’ value of Information Literacy in the workplacecontext: how to unlock and create value – Bonnie Cheuk11. The ‘Workplace Experience Framework’ and evidence-based Information Literacy education – Marc Forster ReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisDiscovery is central to academic activities at all levels and is a major focus for libraries and museums. Of all the parts of modern library provision, discovery services are the most clearly affected by developments in IT, from databases to search engines to linked data to machine learning. It is crucial to the relationship between libraries and their communities. This book will help its readers learn how to adapt in a fast changing area to continue to provide a high level of service. Resource Discovery for the Twenty-First Century Library contains a range of contributions analysing the ways in which libraries are tackling the challenges facing them in discovery in the (post)-Google era. Chapters are written by experts, both global and local – describing specific areas of discovery and local implementations and ideas. The book will help with enhancing discovery both inbound – making locally held resources globally discoverable, and outbound – making global resources locally discoverable, in ways which are relevant to your user community. Content covered includes:· a survey of what resource discovery is today · case studies from around the world of interesting approaches to discovery· analysis of how users approach discovery · how to understand and make the best use of Internet search engines· using limited resources to help users find collections · linked open data and discovery · the future of discovery.This book will be useful for subject librarians and others who give direct support to library users, digital library technicians, managers, staff with responsibility for managing electronic resources, metadata and discovery specialists, trainers and user education specialists. It will also be of use to curators and others who give direct support to researchers, managers of digitisation and cataloguing products, IT staff, trainers and user education specialists.Trade Review'Knowledgeably compiled and expertly edited by Simon McLeish, "Resource Discovery for the Twenty-First Century Library" will help community and academic librarians learn how to adapt in a fast changing area to continue to provide a high level of service…Exceptionally well organized and presented, "Resource Discovery for the Twenty-First Century Library" will prove to be ideal as a curriculum textbook and is unreservedly recommended for both college and university Library Science collections.' -- James A. Cox * Midwest Book Review *'Resource Discovery for the Twenty-First Century Library will also be quite useful for subject librarians and others who give direct support to library users, digital library technicians, managers, staff with responsibility for managing electronic resources, metadata and discovery specialists, trainers and user education specialists...Exceptionally well organized and presented, Resource Discovery for the Twenty-First Century Library will prove to be ideal as a curriculum textbook and is unreservedly recommended for both college and university Library Science collections.' -- James A. Cox * Midwest Book Review *'If you are a cataloguer whose motivation is to work through your institution’s aching backlog but who wishes to understand the reasons behind many of the changes that have swept across our workflows, this is a great book for you.' -- Anne Welsh * Catalogue and Index *Table of Contents1 Foreword: Library Discovery Directions2 Introduction: Technology and Resource Discovery3 Flipping the catalogue: Taking resource discovery to the next level4 Breaking the Record: Liberating Data into Knowledge at the National Library Board of Singapore5 Case Study: Clearing Library Discovery-to-Access Pathways for IEEE Content6 Case Study: Putting Discovery at the Heart of the Library Experience7 Investigating Resource Discovery Needs at the University of Oxford8 "Why can't you just use Google?"9 Exposing Collections and Resources Effectively10 Open Source Discovery Using Blacklight at the University of Hull11 A World of Curated Knowledge: Leveraging the wider semantic web to enhance library discovery12 Cultural Discovery: Trends and Futures13 A Resource Discovery Dystopia14 Discovering the Future15 Editorial Afterword

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a starting point to understanding and teaching the six threshold concepts listed in the new ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, an altogether new way of looking at information literacy.Bestselling author and expert instructional librarian Burkhardt decodes the Framework, putting its conceptual approach into straightforward language and offering more than 50 classroom-ready Framework-based exercises.Teaching Information Literacy Reframed: discusses the history of the development of the Framework for Information Literacy and briefly deconstructs the six threshold concepts thoroughly addresses each threshold concept, building from the beginner level to the intermediate level includes exercises that can be used in the one-shot timeframe as well as others designed for longer class sessions and semester-long courses offers best practices in creating learning outcomes, assessments, and teaching tricks and tips looks at how learning, memory, and transfer of learning applies to the teaching of information literacy. This book will assist librarians in creating and running effective information literacy instruction for students of all levels.Trade ReviewTeaching Information Literacy Reframed begins with an action verb and will be well suited for librarians and other instructors of information literacy who are looking for real-life practicum for best lessons and actual use with The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Recommended. * ARBA *Table of ContentsList of Exercises Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Decoding the Framework for Information Literacy 2. Scholarship as Conversation 3. Research as Inquiry 4. Authority 5. Information Creation as a Process 6. Searching as Strategic Exploration 7. Information has Value 8. Creating Exercises, Rubrics, Learning Outcomes, and Learning Assessments Appendix: The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides strategic insights drawn from librarians who are meeting the challenge of digital scholarship, utilizing the latest technologies and creating new knowledge in partnership with researchers, scholars, colleagues and students. The impact of digital on libraries has extended far beyond its transformation of content, to the development of services, the extension and enhancement of access to research and to teaching and learning systems. As a result,the fluidity of the digital environment can often be at odds with the more systematic approaches to development traditionally taken by academic libraries, which has also led to a new generation of roles and shifting responsibilities with staff training and development often playing ‘catch-up’. One of the key challenges to emerge is how best to demonstrate expertise in digital scholarship which draws on the specialist technical knowledge of the profession and maintains and grows its relevance for staff, students and researchers. This edited collection spans a wide range of contrasting perspectives, contexts, insights and case studies, which explore the relationships between digital scholarship, contemporary academic libraries and professional practice. The book demonstrates that there are opportunities to be bold, remodel, trial new approaches and reposition the library as a key partner in the process of digital scholarship. Content covered includes: the impact of digital scholarship on organizational strategies an insight into new services and roles, partnerships and collaborations case studies exploring new technologies to support research and development new approaches to service delivery re-visioning of space, physical and virtual. This is an essential guide for librarians and information professionals involved in digital scholarship and communication, who wish to extend their awareness of emerging practices, as well as library administrators and students studying library and information science.Trade Review. . . a welcome addition to the literature about the on-going changes in academic librarianship . . . I would recommend the book for both teachers and students of library and information science, but also for practitioners who will find interesting projects carried out by their colleagues in different libraries. -- Elena Maceviciute * Information Research *Developing Digital Scholarship is a critically important read for all members of private, corporate, governmental, community and academic libraries who are charged with developing and/or upgrading digital elements of their library systems for the benefit of their patrons. -- Library BookwatchCoherent, well-edited, referenced and indexed, this collection hangs together, with little or no duplication. It is a very welcome addition to the sparse literature on digital scholarship. It offers a lifeline to librarians struggling to develop a coherent response to the challenges posed by the profound changes in scholarship found in modern academia. Anyone seeking to understand why, how and where libraries enable and enrich modern digital scholarship will find it useful. -- An LeabharlannAlong with a definition and review of the existing literature on digital scholarship and librarianship, other chapters and case studies include both theoretical and practical discussions of personnel, spaces, services, and communication tools... this book provides a good framework for conversation for strategic planning purposes. -- Linda Frederiksen * Library Journal *As computer-assisted academic research is often diverse, dynamic and even chaotic in nature, many academic libraries are currently struggling with the increasingly pressing challenge of developing useful and adequate forms of support for scholarship based on digital technologies. Developing Digital Scholarship provides a thorough and systematic overview of the different strategies and best practices that have been developed by leading libraries in the US and in the UK. The case studies that are included in the book offer valuable insights into the various ways in which librarians can manage innovative and experimental projects that often demand new areas of expertise and new models for interacting with academic staff. The book usefully highlights the new roles and the new responsibilities that are needed when librarians aim to facilitate data-intensive, interdisciplinary and collaborative forms of research. As such, it forms essential reading for all librarians engaged in the complicated process of supporting and promoting digital scholarship. At Leiden University Libraries, we are currently setting up a new Centre for Digital Scholarship, and the book has given us much inspiration for the development of new services. -- Paul VerhaarDeveloping Digital Scholarship will be of interest primarily to library administrators who already have the context and resources to shape their institutions’ digital scholarship initiatives. It will also be useful for students who are still in the process of choosing a specialty or for practitioners desirous of broadening their skill sets. Most readers will respond to the book’s optimistic mindset, best captured in its final sentence: “The groundwork for success is rooted in the resilient attitudes and behaviours of individuals in relation to the digital environment. -- Richard Nathan Leigh * ARBA *Developing Digital Scholarship: Emerging Practices in Academic Libraries...combines literature review, theory, and case studies to advance our understanding of digital scholarship and the library’s role. The articles have an international bent, with authors from the U.K., Australia, and the U.S.The book will be of greatest interest to academic and other research librarians. -- Gwen M. Gregory * Information Today *...this collection offers a broad overview of different expressions of digital scholarship and how this developing field impacts current library practice. Given the title and the focus on skills and case studies, this collection seems to be most appropriate for academic libraries in the early stages of implementing digital scholarship services; however, it may also present relevant research and new ideas for libraries in which these services are already well established. -- Gesina A. Phillips * Catholic Library World *Table of ContentsPART 1: A REVIEW OF THE LANDSCAPE 1. The university library and digital scholarship: a review of the literature – Lindsey Martin 2. Digital scholarship: scanning library services and spaces - Alison MackenziePART 2: THE AGILE LIBRARIAN 3. Librarian as partner: in and out of the library - Roz Howard and Megan Fitzgibbons 4. Novice to Expert: developing digitally capable librarians - Charles Inskip 5. Lean in the Library: building capacity by realigning staff and resources - Jennifer BremnerPART 3: DIGITAL SPACES AND SERVICES 6. Digital Scholarship Centres: converging space and expertise - Tracy C. Bergstrom 7. Building scalable and sustainable services for researchers - David ClayPART 4: COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING 8. Social networking with the scholarly community: a literature review - Suzanne Parfitt 9. Developing Digital Scholars: from the Ivory Tower to the Twittersphere - Alison Hicks 10. Reflections on digital scholarship: so many reasons to be cheerful - Alison Mackenzie and Lindsey Martin

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Book SynopsisThis practical and explanatory guide for library and cultural heritage professionals introduces and explains the use of open licences for content, data and metadata in libraries and other cultural heritage organisations. Using rich background information, international case studies and examples of best practice, this book outlines how and why open licences should and can be used with the sector’s content, data and metadata. Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage digs into the concept of ‘open’ in relation to intellectual property, providing context through the development of different fields, including open education, open source, open data, and open government. It explores the organisational benefits of open licensing and the open movement, including the importance of content discoverability, arguments for wider collections impact and access, the practical benefits of simplicity and scalability, and more ethical and principled arguments related to protection of public content and the public domain. Content covered includes: an accessible introduction to relevant concepts, themes, and names, including ‘Creative Commons’, ‘attribution’, model licences, and licence versions distinctions between content that has been openly licensed and content that is in the public domain and why professionals in the sector should be aware of these differences an exploration of the organisational benefits of open licensing and the open movement the benefits and risks associated with open licensing a range of practical case studies from organisations including Newcastle Libraries, the University of Edinburgh, Statens Museum for Kunst (the National Gallery of Denmark), and the British Library. This book will be useful reading for staff and policy makers across the gallery, library, archive and museum (GLAM) sector, who need a clear understanding of the open licensing environment, opportunities, risks and approaches to implementation. This includes library and information professionals, library and information services (LIS) professionals working specifically in the digital field (including digital curation, digitisation, digital production, resource discovery developers). It will also be of use to students of LIS Science, digital curation, digital humanities, archives and records management and museum studies.Trade ReviewOpen Licensing for Cultural Heritage is as impressively informative as it is exceptionally well written, organized and presented. Unreservedly recommended as an essential, exceptional, indispensable, core addition to community, governmental, and academic Library Science collections, Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage is a necessary and invaluable instructional reference. -- Micah Andrew * MBR Bookwatch *This book will be of value to any institutions considering making their collections available digitally. The background and context information is largely clearly relevant, concise and sufficient. The book is very readable throughout. It will also be suitable for students studying courses in library and moveable cultural heritage management. Indeed I have recommended the book to my own students. -- Adrienne Muir * Journal of Cultural Heritage *'I recommend Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage to cultural institutions who are looking for a way to make their digital content accessible to a broader audience, thus bringing them not only the visibility that comes with openness, but also to initiate them as new stakeholders that support such endeavors.'- Anastasia Weigle, Maine Archives and Museums Quarterly -- Anastasia Weigle * Maine Archives and Museums Quarterly *'In their excellent guide Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage, Gill Hamilton and Fred Saunderson explain, advocate, and show howto implement open intellectual property (‘IP’) licensing within the heritage sector. Their use of enlightening case studies, authored by other experts in the sector, is especially impactful. These real-life stories—perhaps the core of the book—help explain why it is not always possible to be as open as we might like, why openness takes time and resource, and how risk needs to be mitigated. Nevertheless, Hamilton’s and Saunderson’s personable, persuasive, and enthusiastic tone extends unswayed to the final, practical chapters.'- Bernard Horrocks, Tate Gallery, London, UK * Archives and Records *'Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage is a rich, beautifully researched and thought-provoking addition to the body of IP literature for the heritage sector... Hamilton and Saunderson address this with great sensitivity and thought, making this an instructive as well as inspiring volume.' -- Bernard Horrocks * Taylor & Francis Online *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Open Movement: its history and development 3. Copyright and licensing: a background 4. Open licensing: the logical option for cultural heritage 5. Small steps, big impact: how SMK became SMK Open 6. Open metadata licensing: the British Library experience 7. Open policy and collaboration with Wikimedia at the National Library of Wales 8. Newcastle Libraries 9. Drivers for open: the development of open licensing at the National Library of Scotland 10. Wellcome Library 11. Development of an OER policy and open approaches to mitigate risk at University of Edinburgh 12. How to implement open licensing at your organisation 13. Using and re-use openly licensed resources 14. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis practical and explanatory guide for library and cultural heritage professionals introduces and explains the use of open licences for content, data and metadata in libraries and other cultural heritage organisations. Using rich background information, international case studies and examples of best practice, this book outlines how and why open licences should and can be used with the sector’s content, data and metadata. Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage digs into the concept of ‘open’ in relation to intellectual property, providing context through the development of different fields, including open education, open source, open data, and open government. It explores the organisational benefits of open licensing and the open movement, including the importance of content discoverability, arguments for wider collections impact and access, the practical benefits of simplicity and scalability, and more ethical and principled arguments related to protection of public content and the public domain. Content covered includes: an accessible introduction to relevant concepts, themes, and names, including ‘Creative Commons’, ‘attribution’, model licences, and licence versions distinctions between content that has been openly licensed and content that is in the public domain and why professionals in the sector should be aware of these differences an exploration of the organisational benefits of open licensing and the open movement the benefits and risks associated with open licensing a range of practical case studies from organisations including Newcastle Libraries, the University of Edinburgh, Statens Museum for Kunst (the National Gallery of Denmark), and the British Library. This book will be useful reading for staff and policy makers across the gallery, library, archive and museum (GLAM) sector, who need a clear understanding of the open licensing environment, opportunities, risks and approaches to implementation. This includes library and information professionals, library and information services (LIS) professionals working specifically in the digital field (including digital curation, digitisation, digital production, resource discovery developers). It will also be of use to students of LIS Science, digital curation, digital humanities, archives and records management and museum studies.Trade ReviewOpen Licensing for Cultural Heritage is as impressively informative as it is exceptionally well written, organized and presented. Unreservedly recommended as an essential, exceptional, indispensable, core addition to community, governmental, and academic Library Science collections, Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage is a necessary and invaluable instructional reference. -- Micah Andrew * MBR Bookwatch *This book will be of value to any institutions considering making their collections available digitally. The background and context information is largely clearly relevant, concise and sufficient. The book is very readable throughout. It will also be suitable for students studying courses in library and moveable cultural heritage management. Indeed I have recommended the book to my own students. -- Adrienne Muir * Journal of Cultural Heritage *'I recommend Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage to cultural institutions who are looking for a way to make their digital content accessible to a broader audience, thus bringing them not only the visibility that comes with openness, but also to initiate them as new stakeholders that support such endeavors.'- Anastasia Weigle, Maine Archives and Museums Quarterly -- Anastasia Weigle * Maine Archives and Museums Quarterly *'In their excellent guide Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage, Gill Hamilton and Fred Saunderson explain, advocate, and show howto implement open intellectual property (‘IP’) licensing within the heritage sector. Their use of enlightening case studies, authored by other experts in the sector, is especially impactful. These real-life stories—perhaps the core of the book—help explain why it is not always possible to be as open as we might like, why openness takes time and resource, and how risk needs to be mitigated. Nevertheless, Hamilton’s and Saunderson’s personable, persuasive, and enthusiastic tone extends unswayed to the final, practical chapters.'- Bernard Horrocks, Tate Gallery, London, UK * Archives and Records *'Open Licensing for Cultural Heritage is a rich, beautifully researched and thought-provoking addition to the body of IP literature for the heritage sector... Hamilton and Saunderson address this with great sensitivity and thought, making this an instructive as well as inspiring volume.' -- Bernard Horrocks * Taylor & Francis Online *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Open Movement: its history and development 3. Copyright and licensing: a background 4. Open licensing: the logical option for cultural heritage 5. Small steps, big impact: how SMK became SMK Open 6. Open metadata licensing: the British Library experience 7. Open policy and collaboration with Wikimedia at the National Library of Wales 8. Newcastle Libraries 9. Drivers for open: the development of open licensing at the National Library of Scotland 10. Wellcome Library 11. Development of an OER policy and open approaches to mitigate risk at University of Edinburgh 12. How to implement open licensing at your organisation 13. Using and re-use openly licensed resources 14. Conclusion

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