Emerging Technologies for Librarians: A Practical Approach to Innovation

Emerging Technologies for Librarians: A Practical Approach to Innovation
ISBN-10
1780634692
ISBN-13
9781780634692
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines
Pages
300
Language
English
Published
2015-11-28
Publisher
Chandos Publishing
Authors
Sharon Q Yang, LiLi Li

Description

Emerging Technologies for Librarians: A Practical Approach to Innovation focuses on the practical applications of emerging technologies in libraries, defining the technologies in the context of their use in real situations. Each chapter includes an overview of the use of emerging technologies in a particular work area that is followed by a list of relevant applications. Chapters cover work areas such as advertising, distance learning, metadata. and digital libraries, and also focus on applications, including mobile computing and web conferencing, followed by a conclusion. This book serves as a guide for those interested in learning about, and implementing, the available technologies that enhance library services, and also lists and discusses the types of emerging technologies that are available for a specific area of work. Discusses and reviews practical applications of emerging technologies for librarians Explores what emerging technologies are available in particular areas of library services Describes and evaluates applications Connects library work to innovations

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