
Next-Gen Library Redesign
Michael Lascarides(Author)
Facet Publishing
1st Edition
Published on 2. June 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
132 pages
978-1-85604-849-1 (ISBN)
Description
While technology has changed what we do and how we do it, the library's mission to provide users with the information they need has not changed. Part of the award-winning TECH SET series, Michael Lascarides' 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. You'll learn website clean-up strategies, how to incorporate social media into your site, how to create and offer interactive and collaborative subject guides, promote your librarians with public profiles, and use crowdsourcing to create a collection with user input. And, to make it easier, you'll find easy-to-understand explanations for technology buzzwords and acronyms.
Reviews / Votes
"The writing style is engaging, with the use of the second person (you) making a strong connection between Lascarides and the reader. The range of topics covered means that the book will be particularly useful for someone wanting a general overview of web-based technologies that could be used in a library context." -- Library ReviewMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
98 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85604-849-1 (9781856048491)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Michael Lascarides is Senior Manager for Web Initiatives at New York Public Library.
Content
Foreword - Ellyssa Kroski 1. Types of Solutions Available 2. Planning 3. Social Mechanics 4. Implementation 5. Marketing 6. Best Practices 7. Metrics 8. Developing Trends 9. Recommended Reading.