Library Technology and Digital Resources by Shaw, Marie Keen;

An Introduction for Support Staff

Series: Library Support Staff Handbooks; 2;

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Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Date of Publication 12 November 2015
Number of Volumes Hardback

ISBN 9781442256439
Binding Hardback
No. of pages248 pages
Size 262.13x182.63x21.082 mm
Weight 703 g
Language English
Illustrations 6 b/w illustrations; 30 b/w photos; 49 tables; 22 textboxes Illustrations, unspecified

Long description:

In the last decade library collections have rapidly evolved from a predominance of print books and journals to an ever growing mix of digital and print resources. Library patrons are predominately served by support staff that is expected to know how to help patrons select and use digital resources. Yet most library support staff (LSS) has not had training to become proficient in finding, using, and instructing others in the abundance of the digital resources of websites, databases, e-texts, digital libraries and their related technologies.

Library Technology and Digital Resources: An Introduction for Support Staff is both a text for professors who teach in library support staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support staff who work in libraries. This book will guide the LSS to be able to:
Distinguish key features and enhancements found among vendors and providers of digital libraries, digital collections, databases, and e-texts;Plan, budget, fund and write grants for digital resources;Understand the complexity and options of licensing and usage agreements for digital resources;Know copyright permissions and acceptable use guidelines for digital resources.Understand the basic technologies that support library digital resources including network structures, software applications, and protocols;Distinguish between directories and search engines as they relate to digital resources as well as be able to employ advance search skills effectively;Explore the resources of global, national, and state digital libraries and their collections;Use government databases and other digitized systems and information sources;Find exemplary digital resources though other agencies such as museums, university collections and other sources that librarians can share with patrons.Create local digital resources of primary and historical materials and artifacts with metadata and cataloging for searchable access.Interpret meaning from library digital resources using visual literacy skills.Promote library digital resources through a variety of means including social media and online options.

List of Figures
List of Tables and Textboxes
Preface
Editorial Advisory Board
Acknowledgments

PART I DIGITAL RESOURCES
1 Introduction
2 Digital and Visual Literacies
3 Primary Sources and Digital Collections
4 National and Global Collections
5 State and Local Collections
6 Subscription Databases: Planning, Evaluation, and Acquisition Processes

PART II TECHNOLOGIES

7 Subscription Databases: Providers and Products
8 E-Books
9 The Internet: Directories and Search Engines
10 Appropriate Use: Policies, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Copyright
11 Hardware, Software, and Network Infrastructure

PART III NEW DIRECTIONS
12 Current and Future Trends

Glossary
Index
About the Author