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

Type

Book

Authors

Burke, John J.

ISBN 10

1555705502

ISBN 13

9781555705503

Tags

Internet, Groupware, & Telecommunications, Storage & Retrieval, General, Computer Science, Library & Information Science

Description

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. - from Amzon

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