Optimizing academic library services in the digital milieu
Subtitle: digital devices and their emerging trends
By: Brendan Ryan
Series: Chandos information professional series; Chandos information professional series
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781843347323; 9781780633985
Subjects: Academic libraries; Information technology; Technological innovations; Aims and objectives; Customer services; Higher Education; Effect of technological innovations on; Digital libraries
Other titles: Digital devices and their emerging trends
Description: The digital is the new milieu in which academic libraries must serve their patrons; but how best to utilize the slew of digital devices and their surrounding trends? Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu identifies best practices and strategies for using digital devices (such as tablets, e-readers, and smartphones) and copyrighted materials in academic libraries. Special consideration is given to e-books, iBooks, e-journals, and digital textbooks. This title describes how academic libraries can remain current, nimbly addressing user needs. An introduction gives an overview of technology in academic libraries, including the foundations of copyright law and user behavior in relation to digital content. Three parts then cover: digital rights management (DRM); practical approaches to e-content for librarians; and emerging pedagogy and technology. Finally, the book concludes by telling libraries how to remain agile and adaptable as they navigate the digital milieu.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-195) and index.