Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion: A Basic Guide for Library Staff - Softcover

John J. Burke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555705502 ISBN 13: 9781555705503

Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub, 2006

Synopsis

Stay connected with the latest library technologies and their power to improve everyday operations and outreach. In this second edition to his basic primer, John Burke offers the quintessential guide to the technology topics that matter most and he expands on new frontiers, including blogs, wikis, and new adaptive and assistive technologies. Here, in one powerful volume, you will find everything you need to know about: Planning, evaluating, purchasing and troubleshooting technology; Managing digital resources; Fundamentals and tools (Internet, PCs, ILS, databases, and more); How to put technology to work (blogs, user authentication, distance learning, selfcheckout, and more); Maintenance (security, usability, and more); An extensive glossary of technology terms completes this comprehensive text.

About this title

From Booklist:

In this second edition, the author revises the basic material of his earlier book and introduces and explains recent technological advances, including RSS, blogs, open source, and podcasting. Comprising 17 chapters, the book is divided into five parts. Part 1 offers a historical overview of library technology. Part 2 focuses on technology tools (computers, networks, software, storage devices, electronic resources, etc). Part 3 turns attention to library users and staff (adaptive/assistive technology, virtual reference, Web sites, distance learning, and presentation technologies). Part 4 examines the technology environment (security measures, troubleshooting, and ergonomics).Part 5 tackles long-range planning and the future of library technology. Information throughout is well organized and clearly expressed. Figures, screen shots, chapter bibliographies, and a glossary supplement the text. This guide truly succeeds in elucidating the complexities of library technology and should prove a welcome addition to all libraries. Sean Kinder
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Review:

A useful guide...Would serve as a good teaching tool, as a practical introduction to the topic for library workers, and as a source of suggestions on where to look next for information about a piece of unfamiliar technology. --The Australian Library Journal, February 2008

About this edition

• Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1555705502
• ISBN 13: 9781555705503
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 239