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Library 2.0 and Beyond

Innovative Technologies and Tomorrow's User

Courtney, Nancy D.

Price: $45.00
ISBN13: 9781591585374
ISBN10: 1591585376
Book code: LU8537
Libraries Unlimited
Paperback | 164 pages
Publication Date: 06/30/2007

DESCRIPTION

Library 2.0: does everyone seem to know what this means except you? In this new work, Nancy Courtney has assembled some of the most forward-looking thinkers in the library world to describe and explain the next generation of online tools, including blogs and wikis, social networking and tagging technologies, folksonomies, podcasting, and virtual reality libraries.

Library 2.0: does everyone seem to know what this means except you? Or are you reasonably well informed but wondering what challenge to take on next? In this new work, Nancy Courtney has assembled some of the most forward looking thinkers in the library world to describe the next generation of online tools. Beginning with Steven J. Bell, each contributor introduces his or her favorite technology, outlines its use, and discusses its potential in today's library environment.

TITLE FEATURES

Beginning with Steven J. Bell, each contributor introduces his or her favorite technology, outlines its use, and discusses its potential in today's library environment.

Topical coverage includes blogs and wikis, social networking and tagging technologies, folksonomies, podcasting, gaming, digital storytelling, the new catalog, and virtual reality libraries.

CONTENTS

Preface Steven Bell

Chapter 1: Web 2.0 and Library 2.0: What Librarians Need to Know Elizabeth L. Black

Chapter 2: Library Catalog 2.0 Michael Casey

Chapter 3: The Wonderful World of Wikis: Applications for Libraries Chad Boeninger

Chapter 4: Podcasting in Libraries Chris Kretz

Chapter 5: Handheld Computers in Libraries Christopher Strauber

Chapter 6: Mashups and Web Services Eric Schnell

Chapter 7: Online Social Networking Brian S. Mathews

Chapter 8: Folksonomies and User-Based Tagging Ellyssa Kroski

Chapter 9: up,up,down,down,left,right,left,right,a,b,select, start: Learning from Games and Gamers in Library 2.0 David Ward

Chapter 10: Library 2.0 and Virtual Worlds = Innovation + Exploration Lori Bell, Tom Peters, and Kitty Pope

Chapter 11: Digital Storytelling, Libraries, and Community Karen Diaz and Anne M. Fields

Suggested Readings

Index

About the Editor and Contributors

Nancy Courtney is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Outreach & Engagement at Ohio State University Libraries, Columbus, Ohio.