Author : Michael Lascarides
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,13 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1555707874
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 : Aaron Schmidt
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,50 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1555707815
User experience (UX) characterizes how a person feels about using a product, system or service. UX design incorporates the practical aspects of utility, ease of use and efficiency to make your web design and functionality decisions with patrons in mind. This results in a better design, a more intuitive interface, and a more enjoyable experience. This book shows you how to get there by providing hands-on steps and best practices for UX design principles, practices, and tools to engage with patrons online and build the best web presence for your library. You ll find out how to conduct a usability test, perform a card sort, make decisions on how to build the architecture of your site, create personas as a cornerstone of your website planning process, create a content strategy, and perform an experience-based evaluation of your site.
Author : Greg R. Notess
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 30,12 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 : Marshall Breeding
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 38,95 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 : 49,91 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 : Sarah K. Steiner
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 34,46 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1555708331
This practical guide provides a scalable, step-by-step plan for creating and maintaining a successful library social media strategic plan.
Author : Kenneth J. Varnum
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 30,58 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1555708307
Go 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.
Author : Joseph H. Murphy
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 36,43 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 : Amanda Bielskas
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 14,48 MB
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1555707823
This manual offers insightful information on the technological aspects of providing an SMS and IM service, as well as how to create a training programme for librarians and how to build an internship programme to expand the service.
Author : Robin M. Fay
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 22,45 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 155570848X
Here’s a practical guide to the future of web-based technology, especially search. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary to implement semantic web technology.
