Web 2.0 and libraries impacts, technologies and trends

In a world where computing power, ubiquity and connectivity create powerful new ways to facilitate learning, this book examines how librarians and information professionals can utilize emerging technologies to expand service and resource delivery. With contributions from leading professionals, inclu...

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Main Author: Parkes, David
Other Authors: Walton, Geoff
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Chandos Pub. 2010
Series:Chandos information professional series
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:In a world where computing power, ubiquity and connectivity create powerful new ways to facilitate learning, this book examines how librarians and information professionals can utilize emerging technologies to expand service and resource delivery. With contributions from leading professionals, including lecturers, librarians and e-learning technologists, this bookl explores strategic approaches for effectively implementing, living with, and managing revolutionary technological change in libraries. Explores the impact of the social and technological aspects of Web 2.0 on libraries and library servicesDraws on empirical researchExperienced practitioners
Item Description:Title from PDF title page (viewed on July 22, 2013)
Physical Description:xx, 188 pages illustrations
ISBN:1780631855
9781780631851