Location-aware Services and QR Codes for Libraries

Location-aware Services and QR Codes for Libraries
Author: Joseph H. Murphy
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2012
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1555708269

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
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2012-08-23
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1856048098

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.

Drupal in Libraries

Drupal in Libraries
Author: Kenneth J. Varnum
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1555708307

Go 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.

Cloud Computing for Libraries

Cloud Computing for Libraries
Author: Marshall Breeding
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 155570820X

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

Building Mobile Library Applications

Building Mobile Library Applications
Author: Jason Clark
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1555708234

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
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1555708366

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
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1555708277

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!

Library Use of QR Codes

Library Use of QR Codes
Author: Primary Research Group
Publisher: Primary Research Group Inc
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2014
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 157440279X

The study presents data from 50 academic, public and special libraries about how they are using QR codes. The report presents detailed information on how many QR codes are being used, where they are used, how they are generated and how much they are being used. The study looks at the growth of QR codes in libraries over time, and at how libraries are monitoring, publicizing and educating their patron base about them.

The Tech Set

The Tech Set
Author: Ellyssa Kroski
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1280
Release: 2012-06-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781856048590

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.