Technology for small and one-person libraries : a LITA guide

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Information & Library Science Library

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Z678.93.S6 E75 2013
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Available

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Summary

When running a small library either on your own or with staff it is important to know something about every area. Erlandson and Erb draw from personal experience in rural and regional state university libraries to offer strategies for making sound technology decisions. Readers will quickly find basic information on the full range of library technology, organized into chapters with numerous headings for easy scanning. Whether looking for a quick answer or starting an in-depth technology project, librarians can find what is needed in this handbook. Topics include these and more:* Brief explanations of the full spectrum of library technology* Six steps of a social media and social networking initiative* How to create an effective technology plan* How to set up a secure wireless network

Contents

Part 1: Library Technology Basics. Technology Plan Fundamentals / By Rene J. Erlandson -- Hardware/Software / By Rene J. Erlandson -- Infrastructure/Networking / By Scott Childers -- Integrated Library Systems / By Rachel A. Erb -- Part 2: e-Resources. Fundamentals of Electronic Resources / By Rachel A. Erb -- Licensing Electronic Resources / By Rachel A. Erb -- Part 3: The Virtual Library. Web Page Development / By Rene J. Erlandson -- Social Media and Social Networking / By Rene J. Erlandson -- Open-Source Applications / By Rachel A. Erb -- Digital Collections / By Nicci Westbrook -- Finding Help and Keeping Up With Changing Technology in Libraries / By Rene J. Erlandson.

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