Web 2.0 and libraries : impacts, technologies and trends /

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, inclu...

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Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Parkes, David, Walton, Geoff
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford : Chandos Pub., 2010.
Series:	Chandos information professional series.
Subjects:	Libraries and the Internet. Library information networks. Libraries and distance education. Library Web sites. Bibliothèques et Internet. Réseaux de bibliothèques. Bibliothèques et enseignement à distance. Sites Web de bibliothèques. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > General. Libraries and distance education Libraries and the Internet Library information networks Library Web sites Electronic books.
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Summary:	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 servicesDraws on empirical researchExperienced practitioners.
Item Description:	Title from PDF title page (viewed on July 22, 2013).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xx, 188 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781780631851 1780631855