Cantitate/Preț
Produs
Total produse
Vezi coșul
Selecting and Implementing Technologies in Libraries: A Primer de Tod Colegrove

Selecting and Implementing Technologies in Libraries: A Primer: LITA Guides

Autor Tod Colegrove
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 14 sep 2022
New technology and services are fundamental to maintaining the relevance of libraries today, but which technologies and/or services make sense to implement, and which to avoid? Building from a framework drawn in the overlap of design thinking with best practices in emerging technology and library practice, this book is a go-to guide for the active library practitioner and LIS student alike. From the 3D printers and laser cutters of today's library makerspace to collection development and library outreach, this primer offers clear examples that illustrate the practical and collaborative approach that ensures alignment and increases the likelihood of success.

Written as a textbook for LIS students in the crossover areas of emerging technology, design thinking, and library management, the book will also meet the needs of the active library practitioner in public, academic, and special libraries, both those new to the field and seasoned professionals.

The practical treatment and examples provided will be of interest and immediate use. Questions at the end of each chapter give readers an opportunity to think about the concepts presented. The book is also designed to let the enduring values of librarianship and library practice shine through, guiding the reader to navigate the future of library technology.
Citește tot Restrânge

Toate formatele și edițiile

Toate formatele și edițiile Preț Express
Paperback (1) 24182 lei  6-8 săpt.
  Bloomsbury Publishing – 14 sep 2022 24182 lei  6-8 săpt.
Hardback (1) 62546 lei  6-8 săpt.
  Bloomsbury Publishing – 14 sep 2022 62546 lei  6-8 săpt.

Din seria LITA Guides

Preț: 24182 lei

Preț vechi: 31432 lei
-23%

Puncte Express: 363
Preț estimativ în valută:
4280€ • 5002$ • 3716£

Carte tipărită la comandă

Livrare economică 19 februarie-05 martie

 Adaugă în coș

Wish list
Gift list
Am citit!
Adaugă în listă
Preluare comenzi: 021 569.72.76

Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781538115053
ISBN-10: 1538115050
Pagini: 146
Ilustrații: 30 b/w photos; 7 tables; 6 textboxes
Dimensiuni: 146 x 226 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.22 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Seria LITA Guides

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Cuprins

Preface
Chapter 1: Libraries and Technology
Chapter 2: An Overview of the Working Framework
Chapter 3: Community Engagement and Designing for Change
Chapter 4: Selecting and Implementing Leading-Edge Technologies in Libraries
Chapter 5: Budgeting for Technology in Libraries
Chapter 6: Policy, Ethics, and Technology
Chapter 7: Putting it all Together and Future-proofing the Library
About the Author

Recenzii

This book's objective is to provide a framework for making wise and sustainable choices in library technology. Its seven chapters emphasize the "why" more than the "what" of library technology, and it is informed by Colegrove's extensive experience in the field. Clearly, he is enthused by the promise of libraries that embrace the potential of emerging technologies, and at the same time keenly aware that prudence and wisdom are even more needful in this realm than in other sectors of library strategy. This book stands out in at least two ways: it is at the same time concise and exceptionally well resourced, and it focuses on the critical thought processes for choosing and implementing technology wisely. Regrettably, bad decisions in technology are not uncommon, and the wise counsel provided here will help libraries avoid such pitfalls. An especially valuable resource for a planning committee preparing for new technology ventures. Highly recommended. Faculty and professionals
Determining what technologies to offer a library community and choosing the best parameters for sharing them can be overwhelming and risky. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be. Colegrove, in Selecting and Implementing Technologies in Libraries, provides library practitioners with a framework and examples to serve as a guide to practitioners navigating the precarious strait between library and technology. Any librarian or professional tasked with selecting and implementing technology would do well to heed the advice of this book.
Selecting and Implementing Technology in Libraries: a Primer trains the reader to ask the right questions and recognize key insights. The savvy information professional will use the methods of this primer again and again, consistently selecting the right tools at the right time. Read this book and deliver real world implementation of tech forward solutions that will root deeply and stand the test of time.
Selecting and Implementing Technology in Libraries: a Primer gives libraries the tools to assess, select and implement technology. This primer makes advanced technologies understandable and accessible. Dr. Colegrove provides a well-rounded and up-to-date analysis of both the use and the challenges in technological innovations in libraries.
Library staff at all levels will gain practical insights in this guide which frames library staff as true knowledge creators, change leaders, and connectors of community. For anyone who has wondered which tech your library needs, this book offers a clear path forward how, and why, to provide these services, budget for them, and implement them successfully. Learn how to harness empathy to create innovative practices. Become more visible to help communities succeed! I've been waiting a long time for a book just like this.
Before you embark on your next technology implementation, whether it involves a new library management system, a self-checkout machine, or an innovative technology product, I strongly recommend reading this book. Its insights could prove pivotal in determining the success or failure of your library's technology implementation for both your library and its users. This book will help you to create the knowledge needed to implement the right technology in your library.