Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion

Author: John J. Burke
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838918662
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
Carrying over the reorganization that made the fifth edition such a convenient learning resource for students and working professionals alike, the newest edition of this comprehensive library technology primer is timelier and more compelling than ever. Burke's guide should be at the top of the reading list for any current or future library professional looking to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. Updated with new case studies to illuminate key areas, its incisive coverage includes - complete analysis of the librarian's technological toolbox for teaching, security, databases, and more; - expert advice on how to compare and evaluate competing technology solutions; - social media, streaming media, and educating patrons about digital privacy; - makerspaces and other technology programing, including virtual and augmented reality technologies; - technology lending programs; - open source catalog systems, discovery layers, and related library management systems; - websites, web-based services, and free information resources; - copyright and licensing as they pertain to the use of digital materials; - new technology predictions for the future, with tips on how to stay up to date with the latest developments; and - a refreshed glossary of useful terms. Informed by a large-scale survey of librarians across the spectrum of institution types, this guide will be a true technology companion to readers at all experience levels.

Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion

Author: John J. Burke
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838946429
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Informed by a large-scale survey of librarians across the spectrum of institution types, this guide will be a true technology companion to readers at all experience levels.

The Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion

Author: John J. Burke
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 155570932X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
This all-in-one guide helps readers contribute to improving institutional performance, boost productivity, and stay connected to the latest library technology topics and tools.

The Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion, Fourth Edition

Author: John J. Burke
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 155570915X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
The fourth edition of Burke's comprehensive resource, newly revised and updated, is a perfect primer for LIS students and should be at the top of the list for any current or future library professional looking to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. This all-in-one guide helps readers contribute to improving institutional performance, boost productivity, and stay connected to the latest library technology topics and tools by offering incisive coverage of Library technology basics, with a historical overview providing context, suggested resources for staying up to date, and a chapter on appraising and purchasing equipment and putting systems into operation Technology tools, including computers of all kinds (desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices), office applications, the wireless world, the vast changes and potential of library catalogs and databases, social media, and much more How libraries put technology to work through adaptive/assistive technology, virtual reference, blogs, screencasting, distance learning, and other day-to-day workflow Building and maintaining technology, offering guidance on spam, spyware, security strips, and other dangers of the cyberworld, plus troubleshooting tips for typical technology problems and advice on making technology environments comfortable for users The importance of long-range technology planning and how to take steps to start the planning process

Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion

Author: John J. Burke
Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
ISBN: 9780838913826
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Informed by a large-scale survey of librarians across the spectrum of institution types, this guide will be a true technology companion to novices and seasoned LIS professionals alike.

Introduction to Information Science

Author: David Bawden
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856048101
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
This landmark textbook takes a whole subject approach to Information Science as a discipline. Introduced by leading international scholars and offering a global perspective on the discipline, this is designed to be the standard text for students worldwide. The authors' expert narrative guides you through each of the essential building blocks of information science offering a concise introduction and expertly chosen further reading and resources. Critical topics covered include: foundations: - concepts, theories and historical perspectives - organising and retrieving information - information behaviour, domain analysis and digital literacies - technologies, digital libraries and information management - information research methods and informetrics - changing contexts: information society, publishing, e-science and digital humanities - the future of the discipline. Readership: Students of information science, information and knowledge management, librarianship, archives and records management worldwide. Students of other information-related disciplines such as museum studies, publishing, and information systems and practitioners in all of these disciplines.

Interactive Information Seeking, Behaviour and Retrieval

Author: Ian Ruthven
Publisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856047075
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
Information retrieval (IR) is a complex human activity supported by sophisticated systems. Information science has contributed much to the design and evaluation of previous generations of IR system development and to our general understanding of how such systems should be designed and yet, due to the increasing success and diversity of IR systems, many recent textbooks concentrate on IR systems themselves and ignore the human side of searching for information. This book is the first text to provide an information science perspective on IR. Unique in its scope, the book covers the whole spectrum of information retrieval, including: history and background information behaviour and seeking task-based information searching and retrieval approaches to investigating information interaction and behaviour information representation access models evaluation interfaces for IR interactive techniques web retrieval, ranking and personalization recommendation, collaboration and social search multimedia: interfaces and access. Readership: Senior undergraduates and masters' level students of all information and library studies courses and practising LIS professionals who need to better appreciate how IR systems are designed, implemented and evaluated.

Library Technology and Digital Resources

Author: Marie Keen Shaw
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442256451
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
In the last decade library collections have rapidly evolved from a predominance of print books and journals to an ever growing mix of digital and print resources. Library patrons are predominately served by support staff that is expected to know how to help patrons select and use digital resources. Yet most library support staff (LSS) has not had training to become proficient in finding, using, and instructing others in the abundance of the digital resources of websites, databases, e-texts, digital libraries and their related technologies. Library Technology and Digital Resources: An Introduction for Support Staff is both a text for professors who teach in library support staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support staff who work in libraries. This book will guide the LSS to be able to: Distinguish key features and enhancements found among vendors and providers of digital libraries, digital collections, databases, and e-texts; Plan, budget, fund and write grants for digital resources; Understand the complexity and options of licensing and usage agreements for digital resources; Know copyright permissions and acceptable use guidelines for digital resources. Understand the basic technologies that support library digital resources including network structures, software applications, and protocols; Distinguish between directories and search engines as they relate to digital resources as well as be able to employ advance search skills effectively; Explore the resources of global, national, and state digital libraries and their collections; Use government databases and other digitized systems and information sources; Find exemplary digital resources though other agencies such as museums, university collections and other sources that librarians can share with patrons. Create local digital resources of primary and historical materials and artifacts with metadata and cataloging for searchable access. Interpret meaning from library digital resources using visual literacy skills. Promote library digital resources through a variety of means including social media and online options.

Embedding Librarianship in Learning Management Systems

Author: Beth E. Tumbleson
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 1555708625
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
Information literacy instruction is best when it is integrated into actual research, and in higher education that means embedding librarianship into the learning management system (LMS). This new How-To-Do-It Manual is geared towards academic librarians already working with classes in an LMS as well as those considering how to begin a pilot. Tumbleson and Burke, who surveyed 280 librarians for information on related activities, also use their own first-hand experience implementing an embedded librarianship program at their university to offer guidance and encouragement. Showing how to start a program that can be adapted and made sustainable, they include information on Implementing a simple pilot program with a librarian and one or two faculty Understanding and managing workload 9 tips for an effective email solicitation asking faculty to participate 10 selling points to attract students to LMS services

The Captive

Author: Joyce Hansen
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590416245
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
When Kofi's father, an Ashanti chief, is killed, Kofi is sold as a slave and ends up in Massachusetts, where his fate is in the hands of Paul Cuffe, an African American shipbuilder who works to return slaves to their homeland in Africa.