Modern Technologies for Reshaping Libraries in the Digital Era

Modern Technologies for Reshaping Libraries in the Digital Era
Author: Sivasankar Prasad
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2017-07-10
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 3668479151

Anthology from the year 2017 in the subject Library Science, Information- / Documentation Science, University of Delhi, language: English, abstract: There are a variety of challenges facing the LIS profession, owing to the rapidly changing technologies and environment in which it exists. Recent developments in ICT, the web and social media, have led to the creation of digital resources and its access through online as well as remote login. Librarians need to be ‘tech savvy professionals' who can take all their professional skills and experience, and adapt them in order to align library services with the changing demands of the library user community. Written by practicing library professionals and librarians, this book focused primarily on topics related to new technologies, featuring a range of significant issues in current library and information science. Some of the topics included are digital consortia, information literacy, e-books, Web 2.0, RFID, plagiarism, mobile technologies, the Consortium for Educational Communication, E-Learning, Cloud Computing and Green Libraries.

Technological Advancements in Library Service Innovation

Technological Advancements in Library Service Innovation
Author: Lamba, Manika
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2022-02-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1799889440

Innovations in library services are rapidly developing within numerous areas including building design, program and event planning, patron experience and engagement, literacy program development, and administration and management. To ensure these changes are implemented and considered successfully, a closer look at the challenges, trends, and practices of these innovations is crucial. Technological Advancements in Library Service Innovation examines the recent activities of successful and groundbreaking research and practices around the world surrounding library service innovation and presents various forward-thinking initiatives. It also provides an overview of libraries’ successful experiences, identifies emerging global themes and trends, and offers guidance to library practitioners on how to pursue the recent trends in their own library environment. Covering topics such as technology adoption and organizational structures, this book is ideal for library professionals, researchers, academicians, instructors, and students.

Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries

Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries
Author: Masenya, Tlou Maggie
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2022-06-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1668433664

An increasing number of academic libraries worldwide are adopting innovative technologies in creating, organizing, storing, managing, disseminating, preserving, and enhancing access to their vital knowledge in order to adapt to the changing library environment and to stay relevant in the digital world. This transition necessitates a need for best practices and reimagined strategies of implementing innovative technologies to ensure sustainable knowledge access and increase knowledge sharing. Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries aims to provide best practices, innovative strategies, theoretical frameworks, conceptual frameworks, and empirical research findings regarding the application of emerging and innovative technologies in managing, preserving, and enhancing knowledge access in academic libraries worldwide. Covering a range of topics such as artificial intelligence, knowledge organization, records management, and library services, this reference work is ideal for librarians, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Redefining Libraries in Digital Era

Redefining Libraries in Digital Era
Author: Superna &. Kaushik Arundhati &. Sharma
Publisher:
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9789351300939

Internet has emerged as a powerful medium for storage, retrieval and dissemination of information on the web and the user of the information growing rapidly. Information Communication ant Technology has changed the concept of library, where the print and paper media are the main components to the new system called digital library. Digital libraries can be viewed as a new form of information institution or as an extension of the services of libraries currently provided. Multimedia is one of the components of the information technology that is being used in digital libraries in the handling and dissemination of information. The librarian needs to be aware of the many characteristics of the multitude of communication forms available. This book organizes and investigates the prevalent information communication technologies and multimedia for the management of digital library is an effort to assist the professionals in becoming more knowledgeable about them.

DIGITAL LIBRARIES

DIGITAL LIBRARIES
Author: Rasmita Mohanty
Publisher: Allied Publishers
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2014-01-08
Genre: Digital libraries
ISBN: 8184249012

The book is grouped under five main sub-themes as: Theme 1: Planning Development and Management of Digital Libraries; Theme 2: Collection Development in Digital Environment; Theme 3: Resource Sharing and Networking; Theme 4: New Technologies and Adaptability; Theme 5: Change Management Issues and Strategies.

Emerging Trends and Impacts of the Internet of Things in Libraries

Emerging Trends and Impacts of the Internet of Things in Libraries
Author: Holland, Barbara
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2020-06-26
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1799847438

Over the years, new IT approaches have manifested, including digital transformation, cloud computing, and the internet of things (IoT). They have had a profound impact on the population, including libraries. Many organizations can save on their IT budget by adopting these new approaches because they provide technology in easier ways, often at lower costs and to the benefit of users. Emerging Trends and Impacts of the Internet of Things in Libraries is a critical research publication that explores advancing technologies, specifically the internet of things, and their applications within library settings. Moreover, the book will provide insights and explore case studies on smart libraries. Featuring a wide range of topics such as smart technology, automation, and robotics, this book is ideal for librarians, professionals, academicians, computer scientists, researchers, and students working in the fields of library science, information and communication sciences, and information technology.

Emerging Technologies for Librarians

Emerging Technologies for Librarians
Author: Sharon Q Yang
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2015-11-28
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1780634692

Emerging Technologies for Librarians: A Practical Approach to Innovation focuses on the practical applications of emerging technologies in libraries, defining the technologies in the context of their use in real situations. Each chapter includes an overview of the use of emerging technologies in a particular work area that is followed by a list of relevant applications. Chapters cover work areas such as advertising, distance learning, metadata. and digital libraries, and also focus on applications, including mobile computing and web conferencing, followed by a conclusion. This book serves as a guide for those interested in learning about, and implementing, the available technologies that enhance library services, and also lists and discusses the types of emerging technologies that are available for a specific area of work. - Discusses and reviews practical applications of emerging technologies for librarians - Explores what emerging technologies are available in particular areas of library services - Describes and evaluates applications - Connects library work to innovations

Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Library Science, Information Management, and Scholarly Inquiry

Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Library Science, Information Management, and Scholarly Inquiry
Author: Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 702
Release: 2018-11-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1522576606

As the academic and scholarly landscape are continuously enhanced by the advent of new technology, librarians must be aware and informed to develop and implement best practices. Effective administration of libraries is a crucial part of delivering library services to patrons and ensuring that information resources are disseminated efficiently. Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Library Science, Information Management, and Scholarly Inquiry provides emerging information on modern knowledge management and effective means of sharing research through libraries. While highlighting the importance of digital literacy and information resources, readers will also learn new methods in information retrieval and research methods in quality scholarly inquiry. This book is an important resource for librarians, administrators, information science professionals, information technology specialists, students, and researchers seeking current information on the importance of effective library science technology.