Monday, October 4, 2010

New Books

The Tech Set - Volumes 5, 6, 7, & 10
  • # 5 Wikis for Libraries by Lauren Pressley

"Wikis for Libraries is a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of the wiki as a collaboration tool, content management solution, and reference resource. Readers will learn how to leverage the potential of wikis to create internal knowledge bases and intranets within their organizations, facilitate collaboration among diverse team members, design library instruction tools, support special events, and create valuable online resources." - from the Foreword

  • #6 Technology Training in Libraries by Sarah Houghton-Jan

"Emerging technologies enable libraries to create innovative new services which leverage the technology that patrons are currently using. But in order for libraries to remain relevant in this information age, librarians must be knowledgeable about these cutting-edge tools and trends. Technology Training in Libraries is an essential resource that outlines the steps to creating effective training programs from simple lunchtime brown bags to formal 23 Things courses, technology petting zoos, and peer trainer programs." - from the Foreword

  • #7 A Social Networking Primer for Librarians by Cliff Landis

"The coffeehouses and student centers of generations past have been replaced by today's online social networks. A Social Networking Primer for Librarians explains how to use today's most popular social networking Web sites to reach out to library patrons, promote your library, and build community." - from the Foreword

  • #10 Effective Blogging for Libraries by Connie Crosby

"Nowadays it seems as if everyone has a blog-but not all of them are successful. Effective Blogging for Libraries is a complete how-to handbook that provides practical tips and best practices for creating a winning library blog and informs readers about everything from blog posting techniques, to strategies for encouraging comments and dealing with negative feedback, to effective tagging. The book tackles approaches to blog marketing, managing staff bloggers, usability guidelines, and a variety of assessment methods." - from the Foreword

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