Web 2.0 and Libraries: Impacts, Technologies and Trends
Date
2010-04-28
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Chandos
Type
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Peer reviewed
Abstract
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.
Description
•Explores the impact of the social and technological aspects of Web 2.0 on libraries and library services
•Draws on empirical research
•Experienced practitioners
Readership
Information professionals and librarians, students of information science, e-learning and computing, and academics in information science, computing and e-learning
Keywords
Libraries, web, technology, 2.0, Higher Education, Universities
Citation
Parkes, D. and Walton, G. (2010) Web 2.0 and libraries: Impacts, technologies and trends. Oxford: Chandos Publishing (Oxford).