Location-aware Services and QR Codes for Libraries
Location-aware Services and QR Codes for Libraries

Author: Joseph H. Murphy

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1555708269

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The go-to resource for straightforward instruction on using Foursquare, Facebook Places, Gowalla, Bizzy, Google Wallet, augmented reality programs, and QR codes in your library! The book guides you through each step in the implementation process, giving you the information you need to successfully use location aware technologies in library environments. It covers how to create a Foursquare campaign and use it to enhance staff training, use Facebook Places to connect with patrons, create an augmented reality program, create a QR code campaign, create a Gowalla marketing initiative, implement a mobile payment service with Google Wallet and Near Field communication. Once you learn these location-based services and applications, you can meet your mobile user's digital-age needs successfully.

Using Mobile Technology to Deliver Library Services
Using Mobile Technology to Deliver Library Services

Author: Andrew Walsh

Publisher: Facet Publishing

Published: 2012-08-23

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1856048098

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This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. Packed with easy to implement ideas, practical examples and international case studies, this provides you with the ultimate toolkit, exploring ideas as simple as renewals and reminders to the more complex such as access to e-books and virtual worlds. Jargon-free coverage of the background and context to mobile delivery will enable you to fully understand the challenges and embrace the opportunities, getting to grips with critical issues such as what sort of services users really want. Key topics covered include: • context including market penetration, range and functionality of devices • texting • apps vs. mobile websites • mobile information literacy vs. other information literacies • mobiles in teaching • linking the physical and virtual worlds via mobile devices • E-books for mobiles • the future of mobile delivery. Readership: This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. It would also be invaluable for museum staff facing the same challenges. Library and information students and academics will find it a useful introduction to the topic.

Screencasting for Libraries
Screencasting for Libraries

Author: Greg R. Notess

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 1555707866

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No.17 in The Tech Set. Create engaging library training with instructional videos that demonstrate how to use software, databases, search engines or even your OPAC.

Drupal in Libraries
Drupal in Libraries

Author: Kenneth J. Varnum

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1555707785

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Drupal is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that many libraries use to create well-designed, easy-to-use and manage websites. Ken Varnum guides you step by step through the decisions and tasks needed to develop and launch a Drupal-powered site and learn the advantages of the open source approach. The book offers hints and suggestions to work with your IT department, colleagues, and management as you develop your technical specifications. The implementation chapter guides you through installing Drupal, adding modules, developing your own themes (page layouts), and describes librarian created modules that have been shared with the community and can be downloaded and installed on anyone's site. You also get advice on marketing your site, best practices for project management and development, and measuring the success and impact of the site once it launches.

Cloud Computing for Libraries
Cloud Computing for Libraries

Author: Marshall Breeding

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 155570820X

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"Provides the practical information and 'real world' advice required to take full advantage of what cloud computing can provide." --Midwest Book Review

Strategic Planning for Social Media in Libraries
Strategic Planning for Social Media in Libraries

Author: Sarah K. Steiner

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1555708331

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This practical guide provides a scalable, step-by-step plan for creating and maintaining a successful library social media strategic plan.

Building Mobile Library Applications
Building Mobile Library Applications

Author: Jason Clark

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1555708234

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A complete guide to the process of planning, developing, and launching mobile library applications.

Next-Gen Library Redesign
Next-Gen Library Redesign

Author: Michael Lascarides

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1555708366

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This concise guide will help you choose and implement the techniques and best practices used by today's forward-thinking libraries to create the best possible patron experiences.

Location-Aware Services and QR Codes for Libraries
Location-Aware Services and QR Codes for Libraries

Author: Joseph H. Murphy

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 1555708277

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The go-to resource for straightforward instruction on using Foursquare, Facebook Places, Gowalla, Bizzy, Google Wallet, augmented reality programs, and QR codes in your library!

The Tech Set
The Tech Set

Author: Ellyssa Kroski

Publisher:

Published: 2012-06-01

Total Pages: 1280

ISBN-13: 9781856048590

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Now TECH SET series editor Ellyssa Kroski brings you the field’s hottest tech gurus as they provide practical instructions and advice on everything from planning and development to marketing and metrics. Each title in the series is a one-stop passport to an emerging technology. If you’re ready to start creating, collaborating, connecting, and communicating through cutting-edge tools and techniques, you’ll want to get primed by the next ten books in the TECH SET. New tech skills for you spell new services for your users: - Use the latest, cutting-edge technologies- Plan new library services for these popular applications- Navigate the social mechanics involved with gaining buy-in for these forward-thinking initiatives- Utilise the social marketing techniques used by information professionals- Assess the benefits of these new technologies to maintain your success- Follow best practices already established by innovators and libraries using these technologies.