Web 2.0 & Libraries: Trends and TechnologiesSocial software, more ubiquitous than ever, continues to have a profound impact on information and communication in the Information Age. From the American Library Association to social software news aggregation, it’s clear the trend toward utilizing “Web 2.0″ technologies for information and communication in the 21st century is growing stronger. In “Web 2.0 & Libraries, [...] Statement of Current Perspective and Preferred Practices for the Selection and Purchase of Electronic InformationPublishers today increasingly act globally to provide electronic information, and it is incumbent upon libraries to act globally to express their market positions on the pricing and other terms and conditions related to the purchase of that information. This document sets forth concerns about the current electronic information environment, the desired environment for the future, [...] OverDrive Releases Android Audiobook AppOverDrive, the leading global distributor of audiobooks and eBooks to libraries and retailers, today announced the beta release of an audiobook app that enables Android phone and device owners to wirelessly download digital audiobooks. OverDrive Journal List in the field of Library and Information Science ResearchJournal List Bibliotech-Review Bibliozine Cataloging and Classification Quarterly C&RL College and Research Libraries Computers in Libraries D-lib Magazine Electronic Library IFLA Journal Information Processing and Management Information Sciences International Information and Library Review International Journal of Information Management INSPEL International Journal of Special Libraries International Journal on Digital Libraries Journal of Digital Information Journal of [...] Guide for Citing Electronic InformationThe goal of a citation is to allow the information to be retrieved again. With this in mind, check to make sure that the information you provide will allow your reader to retrieve the material you cite. Electronic information MUST be evaluated. Confirm the authority, accuracy, and currency of the material you find online. Consult [...] Z39.50 as inter-linked library systemsZ39.50 is an international standard for communication between computer systems primarily, library and information related systems. Z39.50 is becoming increasingly important to the future development and deployment of inter-linked library systems. This technical briefing aims to explain the substance and significance of the standard to library and information system managers. Basic Z39.50 The typical (simplified) [...] SkyRiver Launches New Bibliographic UtilitySkyRiver currently provides access to records from a variety of public domain sources including the Library of Congress, the British Library, CONSER, and others. The service includes a cataloging client for searching, editing, and adding records to the library’s local catalog. Features include a search engine with facets and tags, automatic record request notification, downloading [...] Moving from a Mainframe to a Web-Based DesignABSTRACT Ultimate software updated news – A minutes ago! Conversion from mainframe to web-based design provides straightforward access to information and allows new applications to be developed at a faster rate. Saddle soar ranch horseback riding lessons . Create a PSP theme sized presence on the web! A new partnership promotes Sony Reader for borrowing eBooks in public librariesThe eBook format is is moving forward quickly – more online stores, more devices, more readers. And now it’s penetrating a place that until lately was almost exclusively associated only with physical books – the library. Sony, developer of the Sony Reader Digital Book, has partnered up with OverDrive, the leading global digital distributor of [...] |
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