digital libraries

"Reinventing has a different aim, beginning with the purpose of libraries over the centuries. It then discusses the issues around the design and operation of virtual libraries?what tasks can be eliminated or redefined, and the new ones that must be constructed. Stielow considers how online librarians must be ?rewired? to meet the needs of faculty and student users, and how the work of online managers is refocused. A brief epilogue, ?Musings for the Teens,? raises final issues for the current decade. The book?s structure has a feel of hyperlinks in ink and paper, which may be welcoming to some and off-putting to others. Stielow furnishes Reader?s Advisory notes to help make the most of the book?s design. Though aimed at academic librarians, any librarian can grow from Stielow?s understanding of the persistent questions posed by the explosion of online resources, and given that answers seem to change by the minute, it may be prudent not to insist upon practical answers in a print text." Reviewer: Donna L. Phillips.

Provides information and strategies for using LibGuides, covering purchasing, administering, training, creation, determining effectiveness, and other related topics.

An introduction to technological issues facing school librarians today, including networks, computer hardware and software, school library web sites, online materials, integrating technology into the curriculum, and social networking and other Web 2.0 related issues.

In 2007, Google launched a massive project to scan millions of books from university library collections. But when it was discovered that over half of the first ten million books Google scanned were still in copyright, authors from around the world joined together to wage a fierce legal battle against the Internet giant, culminating in a courtroom showdown in 2011. This film covers the struggle over intellectual property and access to human knowledge, offering insights into broader debates surrounding data-mining and privacy, downloading and copyright, fair use, freedom and surveillance.

Presents a practical, step-by-step guide for implementing a virtual school library that allows easier access to electronic resources.

Presents a framework for linking school information literacy teaching to academic achievement through a library media program and offers advice on working jointly with others, reading assessments, and the use of technology in the program.

Discusses the most pressing issues affecting digital libraries, including intellectual property, content owners, digital media licenses, infringement, royalties, and service providers.

"Instructs readers in techniques for using digital art programs"--Provided by publisher.

Examines advances in technology since 2005 for library professionals, providing non-technical explanations of Web services, digital data preservation and curation, cloud computing, learning management systems, data visualization, and other topics.