(Paperback)

Emerging Technologies: A Primer for Librarians is a one-stop snapshot of emerging technologies every librarian should know about and examples that illustrate how the technologies are being used in libraries today!

(Hardback)

Emerging Technologies: A Primer for Librarians is a one-stop snapshot of emerging technologies every librarian should know about and examples that illustrate how the technologies are being used in libraries today!

(Paperback)

Filled with tips and tricks gathered from years of experience this conversational, practical guide can be used for self-study, reference, or as a course text. Examples, checklists as well as opportunities to apply the knowledge gained abound! All these elements combine to let you develop your skills as an expert searcher.

(Hardback)

Filled with tips and tricks gathered from years of experience this conversational, practical guide can be used for self-study, reference, or as a course text. Examples, checklists as well as opportunities to apply the knowledge gained abound! All these elements combine to let you develop your skills as an expert searcher.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Finding Reliable Information Online: Adventures of an Information Sleuth uses stories or "information adventures" to illustrate the best approaches to searching for information and to help us develop our aptitude for locating high quality resources in a rapidly changing digita...

(Paperback)

Finding Reliable Information Online: Adventures of an Information Sleuth uses stories or "information adventures" to illustrate the best approaches to searching for information and to help us develop our aptitude for locating high quality resources in a rapidly changing digita...

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

This primer offers a thorough introduction to electronic resource management for librarians with little or no knowledge of these specialized materials.

Libraries today face rising costs, contract issues, changing formats, and technical complexities when it comes to electronic resources.

(Paperback)

How to Manage Information is the first authoritative discussion of the techniques and evaluative procedures necessary for the successful development of an efficient information management system--or the improvement of an existing one.

(Hardback)

Hypertext/hypermedia systems allow users to access and interact with information. This annotated bibliography covers these systems as well as their applications to such areas as education, electronic publishing and job training.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Implementing Web-Scale Discovery Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a source for librarians seeking to evaluate, purchase, and implement a web-scale discovery service. The book breaks down each phase of the project into decision points and action plans to help librarians select and implement a system that meets their specific needs.

(Paperback)

In the last 15 years, the ground - both in terms of technological advance and in the sophistication of analyses of technology - has shifted. Within such a context, a fresh and critical analysis of the foundations and applications of technology in librarianship is long overdue.

(Paperback)

Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not have previously considered. This includes topics such as website and learning management system integration, digital collection...

(Hardback)

Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not have previously considered. This includes topics such as website and learning management system integration, digital collection...

(Hardback)

Included are case studies from large academic libraries, special libraries, public libraries, and smaller libraries.

The first section of the book includes chapters on locally developed library automation systems and how those systems have adapted to change.

(Paperback)

Integrating the Web into Everyday Library Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians is designed to introduce the reader to advanced online research techniques by explaining the concepts behind a variety of modern technological innovations. It is written with the idea that the...

(Hardback)

Integrating the Web into Everyday Library Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians is designed to introduce the reader to advanced online research techniques by explaining the concepts behind a variety of modern technological innovations. It is written with the idea that the...

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

The Internet has enabled the convergence of all things information-related. This book provides essential, foundational knowledge of the application of Internet and web technologies in the information and library professions.

(Hardback)

Though computers have become more common, many academic libraries still lack automation of any kind.

(Hardback, 6th edition)

Updates the premier textbook for students and librarians needing to know the landscape of current databases and how to search them.

Librarians need to know of existing databases, and they must be able to teach search capabilities and strategies to library users.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Defines, describes, and promotes the field of online library programming. This book explains how public programs - from lectures, demonstrations, and interviews to book discussions and story hours - can be delivered in real time utilizing a variety of interactive communication tools, including voice-over-IP, text chatting, and co-browsing.