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.
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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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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
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This review is from: Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion: A Basic Guide for Library Staff (Paperback)
Now in an updated second edition, The Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion: A Basic Guide For Library Staff by John L. Burke (Interim Director of the Garden-Harvey Library, Miami University of Ohio) is a straightforward guide for librians and library workers to the latest technological tools available to the profession. Chapters discuss general concepts and specific "how-to" tips in acquiring and fully utilizing computers from desktops to laptops to handheld devices, computer networks from WiFi to email, software systems, library databases, search tools from Amazon to Google, how to protect library technology from spam, spyware, and other security threats, and much more. Each chapter concludes with questions for review and self-testing, in this hands-on guide with sample screenshots to illustrate its points. Enthusiastically recommended for all librarians, from novice to expert technology users, in today's technology-driven world.
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I bought this book for one of my graduate courses. It's okay. I'm not a big fan of the book, but I was able to understand the material.
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