Author: Rachel Singer Gordon
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN: 9781573871617
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Practical advice on using research, organizational, and bibliographic skills to solve system problems. Staff request.
The Accidental Systems Librarian
Author: Rachel Singer Gordon
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN: 9781573871617
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Practical advice on using research, organizational, and bibliographic skills to solve system problems. Staff request.
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN: 9781573871617
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Practical advice on using research, organizational, and bibliographic skills to solve system problems. Staff request.
Practical Open Source Software for Libraries
Author: Nicole Engard
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1780630433
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Open source refers to an application whose source code is made available for use or modification as users see fit. This means libraries gain more flexibility and freedom than with software purchased with license restrictions. Both the open source community and the library world live by the same rules and principles. Practical Open Source Software for Libraries explains the facts and dispels myths about open source. Chapters introduce librarians to open source and what it means for libraries. The reader is provided with links to a toolbox full of freely available open source products to use in their libraries. - Provides a toolbox of practical software that librarians can use both inside and out of the library - Draws on the author's wide-ranging practical experience with open source software both in and out of the library community - Includes real life examples from libraries and librarians of all types and locations
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1780630433
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Open source refers to an application whose source code is made available for use or modification as users see fit. This means libraries gain more flexibility and freedom than with software purchased with license restrictions. Both the open source community and the library world live by the same rules and principles. Practical Open Source Software for Libraries explains the facts and dispels myths about open source. Chapters introduce librarians to open source and what it means for libraries. The reader is provided with links to a toolbox full of freely available open source products to use in their libraries. - Provides a toolbox of practical software that librarians can use both inside and out of the library - Draws on the author's wide-ranging practical experience with open source software both in and out of the library community - Includes real life examples from libraries and librarians of all types and locations
Systems Librarianship
Author: Brighid M. Gonzales
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538130750
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Systems Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians offers new systems librarians and interested LIS students foundational knowledge about the field of systems librarianship as well as practical information and strategies for common projects like migrating a library system and technology planning. With up-to-date information based on a survey of 200 practicing systems librarians, the current professional literature, and on-the-job experience, this practical guide covers everything a new systems librarian should know in order to succeed in this field. The first half of the book covers background information about the systems librarian position, hiring trends and job searching tips, as well as essential knowledge on library systems like the ILS, content management systems, and emerging technology. The second half of the book provides how-to information for some of the most common and often daunting projects a new systems librarian might be expected to take on, including systems migration, website redesign, technology planning, and project management. Also included are where to find useful resources and support from the library community, such as pertinent listservs, professional associations, conferences, and journals, blogs, and other professional content. Finally, the book features informational interviews with over a dozen systems librarians working in a variety of library types across the professional spectrum, offering their experienced takes and advice on libraries, technology, and the profession. While new systems librarians can often feel overwhelmed and underprepared for their first professional position, this book will serve as a useful resource for navigating the ins and outs of this dynamic and challenging field.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538130750
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Systems Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians offers new systems librarians and interested LIS students foundational knowledge about the field of systems librarianship as well as practical information and strategies for common projects like migrating a library system and technology planning. With up-to-date information based on a survey of 200 practicing systems librarians, the current professional literature, and on-the-job experience, this practical guide covers everything a new systems librarian should know in order to succeed in this field. The first half of the book covers background information about the systems librarian position, hiring trends and job searching tips, as well as essential knowledge on library systems like the ILS, content management systems, and emerging technology. The second half of the book provides how-to information for some of the most common and often daunting projects a new systems librarian might be expected to take on, including systems migration, website redesign, technology planning, and project management. Also included are where to find useful resources and support from the library community, such as pertinent listservs, professional associations, conferences, and journals, blogs, and other professional content. Finally, the book features informational interviews with over a dozen systems librarians working in a variety of library types across the professional spectrum, offering their experienced takes and advice on libraries, technology, and the profession. While new systems librarians can often feel overwhelmed and underprepared for their first professional position, this book will serve as a useful resource for navigating the ins and outs of this dynamic and challenging field.
The Accidental Library Manager
Author: Rachel Singer Gordon
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN: 9781573872102
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
"Included are insights from working library managers at different levels and in various types of libraries, addressing a wide range of management issues and situations. Not to be missed: comments from library staff about the qualities they appreciate - and the styles and attitudes they find counterproductive - in their own bosses."--Jacket.
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN: 9781573872102
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
"Included are insights from working library managers at different levels and in various types of libraries, addressing a wide range of management issues and situations. Not to be missed: comments from library staff about the qualities they appreciate - and the styles and attitudes they find counterproductive - in their own bosses."--Jacket.
An Overview of the Changing Role of the Systems Librarian
Author: Edward Iglesias
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1780630417
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
This book presents a series of case studies from systems librarians all over the world. It documents how the profession has changed in recent years with the introduction of new web technologies services such as hosted databases that are supported by vendors rather than in-house, as well as shifts in technology management. New skill sets are constantly being added as systems librarians become much more versed in dealing with service providers outside the library as well as training and supporting their traditional constituencies. - Written by practitioners in the field who have real world experience - Draws on a wide authorship to show how different perspectives can colour the perception of similar issues - Provides real world scenarios where challenges in the field have been met and overcome
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1780630417
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
This book presents a series of case studies from systems librarians all over the world. It documents how the profession has changed in recent years with the introduction of new web technologies services such as hosted databases that are supported by vendors rather than in-house, as well as shifts in technology management. New skill sets are constantly being added as systems librarians become much more versed in dealing with service providers outside the library as well as training and supporting their traditional constituencies. - Written by practitioners in the field who have real world experience - Draws on a wide authorship to show how different perspectives can colour the perception of similar issues - Provides real world scenarios where challenges in the field have been met and overcome
So You Want To Be a Librarian
Author: Lauren Pressley
Publisher: Library Juice Press, LLC
ISBN: 1936117290
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
"Provides information about librarianship as a career, including types of libraries, types of jobs within libraries, professional issues, and educational requirements"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Library Juice Press, LLC
ISBN: 1936117290
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
"Provides information about librarianship as a career, including types of libraries, types of jobs within libraries, professional issues, and educational requirements"--Provided by publisher.
Library Mashups
Author: Nicole C. Engard
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
"This unique book is geared to help any library keep its website dynamically and collaboratively up-to-date, increase user participation, and provide exemplary web-based service through the power of mashups."--Back cover.
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
"This unique book is geared to help any library keep its website dynamically and collaboratively up-to-date, increase user participation, and provide exemplary web-based service through the power of mashups."--Back cover.
The Myth and Magic of Library Systems
Author: Keith J. Kelley
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
ISBN: 0081000871
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The Myth and Magic of Library Systems not only defines what library systems are, but also provides guidance on how to run a library systems department. It is aimed at librarians or library administrations tasked with managing, or using, a library systems department. This book focuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systems, including examples that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments. - Provides guidance on how to run a library systems department - Focuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systems - Includes sample scenarios that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
ISBN: 0081000871
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The Myth and Magic of Library Systems not only defines what library systems are, but also provides guidance on how to run a library systems department. It is aimed at librarians or library administrations tasked with managing, or using, a library systems department. This book focuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systems, including examples that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments. - Provides guidance on how to run a library systems department - Focuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systems - Includes sample scenarios that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments
The Accidental Webmaster
Author: Julie Still
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN: 9781573871648
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This book helps readers deal with the full range of challenges they face on the job. The author shares her practical advice on getting started, setting policies, working with ISPs, designing great home pages, selecting content, drawing site traffic, gaining user feedback, fundraising online, e-commerce, avoiding copyright problems, and much more.
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN: 9781573871648
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This book helps readers deal with the full range of challenges they face on the job. The author shares her practical advice on getting started, setting policies, working with ISPs, designing great home pages, selecting content, drawing site traffic, gaining user feedback, fundraising online, e-commerce, avoiding copyright problems, and much more.
Battle Bunny
Author: Jon Scieszka
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442446730
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Alex, whose birthday it is, hijacks a story about Birthday Bunny on his special day and turns it into a battle between a supervillain and his enemies in the forest--who, in the original story, are simply planning a surprise party.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442446730
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Alex, whose birthday it is, hijacks a story about Birthday Bunny on his special day and turns it into a battle between a supervillain and his enemies in the forest--who, in the original story, are simply planning a surprise party.