Web 2.0 and Libraries
Impacts, Technologies and Trends
Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Published on 28. April 2010
208 pages
978-1-78063-185-1 (ISBN)
Description
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 services
- Draws on empirical research
- Experienced practitioners
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Language
English
Place of publication
Witney
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-78063-185-1 (9781780631851)
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Part 1 Place: The changing teaching and learning environment; Transforming the library - e-books and e-buildings. Part 2 People: Online social networking, the e-learning holy grail? E-Learning models: A Web 2.0 approach to staff development in higher education. Part 3 Technology: A deployment strategy for maximising the impact of institutional use of Web 2.0; Emerging technologies for learning. Part 4 Conclusion: Meeting the challenge.
