Free Technology for Libraries will help you discover how you can implement top-notch technology solutions within your organization to create intranets and knowledge bases, conduct webinars and conference calls, manage electronic resources, track library statistics, market your library, and much more, all at no cost!
Free Technology for Libraries will help you discover how you can implement top-notch technology solutions within your organization to create intranets and knowledge bases, conduct webinars and conference calls, manage electronic resources, track library statistics, market your library, and much more, all at no cost!
Amy Deschenes specializes in making the library more user-friendly. She has worked in libraries since 2009 and is currently the Library User Experience Specialist at Harvard University. Prior to her current role, she led technology projects as the Systems & Web Applications Librarian at Simmons College Library. There, she built responsive websites, implemented countless open source apps, organized the library's benchmarking statistics, and performed usability testing-all without spending a dime of the library's budget. She is an advocate for thoughtful adoption of technology solutions and always considering the user's needs.
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Foreword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Getting Started Chapter 3. Tools & Applications Chapter 4. Case Studies & Library Examples Chapter 5. Step-by-Step Projects Chapter 6. Tips & Tricks Chapter 7. Future Trends Recommended Reading Index About the Author