Keeping Up with Emerging Technologies: Best Practices for Information Professionals
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440854408 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 177 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Useful for librarians working with new technologies" according to minnemom. Because books on technology can quickly become outdated, I elevated this to the top of my reading pile when it arrived. I needn't have worried; this book about technology has ideas and tips that will be relevant for quite some time.Designed for librarians, and especially those hired to work with emerging technologies, this book hits its target well but with a broad enough stroke that others interested in info
Nicole Hennig is an independent user experience professional who teaches librarians and educators to effectively use mobile technologies. She worked for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Libraries for 14 years as web manager and head of user experience.
About the AuthorNicole Hennig is an independent user experience professional who teaches librarians and educators to effectively use mobile technologies. She worked for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Libraries for 14 years as web manager and head of user experience.
The ever-increasing acceleration of technological change demands that today's information professionals and educators not only be constantly acquiring new knowledge and skills, but also that they cultivate the ability to make sound judgments on which technologies to embrace. If you are grappling with information overload and wondering how you can keep up, this guide is for you. • Helps information specialists create a strategy for keeping up with new technologies and for making informed judgments on which technologies to test and integrate into library services• Provides ideas for designing curriculum for an education technology specialist career track in library school• Gives those who are preparing to interview for a technology specialist position a reliable guide for professional growth• Identifies which types of resources are most helpful for keeping up with new technologies