Free Technology for Libraries

Name: Free Technology for Libraries
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Amy Deschenes

2015年7月 · Library Technology Essentials 第 3 本图书 · Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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Libraries are perpetually faced with the challenge of balancing ever-shrinking budgets while steadily improving library services. One way to meet that challenge is to maximize the use of free applications and resources in the library. 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!

In this all-in-one guide to navigating the array of free applications and tools available online, readers will learn:

How to Manage Internal Policy & Procedure Documentation Using Wordpress
How to Manage Library Statistics with Zoho Creator
How to Provide Programming, Instruction, & Reference to Groups of Off Site Patrons
How to Use Screen Sharing for Remote Reference
Implementing a Scalable E-Resources Management System
Promoting a Library Event through In-Person and Online Advertising
Creating Marketing Posters with PosterOven
Creating an HTML5 Responsive Website - No Design Experience Required!
Managing Meeting Space with Google Calendar

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作者简介

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.