Author : Joseph H. Murphy
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 48,16 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1555708277
The go-to resource for straightforward instruction on using Foursquare, Facebook Places, Gowalla, Bizzy, Google Wallet, augmented reality programs, and QR codes in your library!
Author : Joseph H. Murphy
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 26,92 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1555708269
The go-to resource for straightforward instruction on using Foursquare, Facebook Places, Gowalla, Bizzy, Google Wallet, augmented reality programs, and QR codes in your library! The book guides you through each step in the implementation process, giving you the information you need to successfully use location aware technologies in library environments. It covers how to create a Foursquare campaign and use it to enhance staff training, use Facebook Places to connect with patrons, create an augmented reality program, create a QR code campaign, create a Gowalla marketing initiative, implement a mobile payment service with Google Wallet and Near Field communication. Once you learn these location-based services and applications, you can meet your mobile user's digital-age needs successfully.
Author : Joe Murphy
Publisher :
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,41 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Bar coding
ISBN : 9781856048460
An invaluable guide to using location-based services and applications to meet your mobile user's digital-age needs successfully.This is the go-to resource for straightforward instruction on using Foursquare, Facebook Places, Gowalla, Bizzy, Google Wallet, augmented reality programs, and QR codes in your library. Part of the award-winning TECH SET series, this book guides you through each step in the implementation process, giving you the information you need to successfully use location aware technologies in library environments. Written specifically for LIS professionals, Joe Murphy's handbook explains how to create a Foursquare campaign and use it to enhance staff training, use Facebook Places to connect with patrons, create an augmented reality programme, create a QR code campaign, create a Gowalla marketing initiative, and implement a mobile payment service with Google Wallet and Near Field communication.
Author : Andrew Walsh
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 17,51 MB
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1856048098
This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. Packed with easy to implement ideas, practical examples and international case studies, this provides you with the ultimate toolkit, exploring ideas as simple as renewals and reminders to the more complex such as access to e-books and virtual worlds. Jargon-free coverage of the background and context to mobile delivery will enable you to fully understand the challenges and embrace the opportunities, getting to grips with critical issues such as what sort of services users really want. Key topics covered include: • context including market penetration, range and functionality of devices • texting • apps vs. mobile websites • mobile information literacy vs. other information literacies • mobiles in teaching • linking the physical and virtual worlds via mobile devices • E-books for mobiles • the future of mobile delivery. Readership: This is an essential practical guide for all information professionals who want to get to grips with or improve their use of mobile services. It would also be invaluable for museum staff facing the same challenges. Library and information students and academics will find it a useful introduction to the topic.
Author : Greg R. Notess
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 13,84 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1555707866
No.17 in The Tech Set. Create engaging library training with instructional videos that demonstrate how to use software, databases, search engines or even your OPAC.
Author : Kenneth J. Varnum
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 25,87 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1555707785
Drupal is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that many libraries use to create well-designed, easy-to-use and manage websites. Ken Varnum guides you step by step through the decisions and tasks needed to develop and launch a Drupal-powered site and learn the advantages of the open source approach. The book offers hints and suggestions to work with your IT department, colleagues, and management as you develop your technical specifications. The implementation chapter guides you through installing Drupal, adding modules, developing your own themes (page layouts), and describes librarian created modules that have been shared with the community and can be downloaded and installed on anyone's site. You also get advice on marketing your site, best practices for project management and development, and measuring the success and impact of the site once it launches.
Author : Marshall Breeding
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 20,55 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 155570820X
"Provides the practical information and 'real world' advice required to take full advantage of what cloud computing can provide." --Midwest Book Review
Author : Jason Clark
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,28 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1555708234
A complete guide to the process of planning, developing, and launching mobile library applications.
Author : Michael Lascarides
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 14,75 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1555708366
This concise guide will help you choose and implement the techniques and best practices used by today's forward-thinking libraries to create the best possible patron experiences.
Author : Primary Research Group
Publisher : Primary Research Group Inc
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,74 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 157440279X
The study presents data from 50 academic, public and special libraries about how they are using QR codes. The report presents detailed information on how many QR codes are being used, where they are used, how they are generated and how much they are being used. The study looks at the growth of QR codes in libraries over time, and at how libraries are monitoring, publicizing and educating their patron base about them.
