{"product_id":"library-technology-and-digital-resources-an-introduction-for-support-staff-9781442256446","title":"Library Technology and Digital Resources: An Introduction for Support Staff","description":"In the last decade library collections have rapidly evolved from a predominance of print books and journals to an ever growing mix of digital and print resources. Library patrons are predominately served by support staff that is expected to know how to help patrons select and use digital resources. Yet most library support staff (LSS) has not had training to become proficient in finding, using, and instructing others in the abundance of the digital resources of websites, databases, e-texts, digital libraries and their related technologies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLibrary Technology and Digital Resources: An Introduction for Support Staff is both a text for professors who teach in library support staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support staff who work in libraries. This book will guide the LSS to be able to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguish key features and enhancements found among vendors and providers of digital libraries, digital collections, databases, and e-texts;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan, budget, fund and write grants for digital resources;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the complexity and options of licensing and usage agreements for digital resources;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow copyright permissions and acceptable use guidelines for digital resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basic technologies that support library digital resources including network structures, software applications, and protocols;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguish between directories and search engines as they relate to digital resources as well as be able to employ advance search skills effectively;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the resources of global, national, and state digital libraries and their collections;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse government databases and other digitized systems and information sources;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind exemplary digital resources though other agencies such as museums, university collections and other sources that librarians can share with patrons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate local digital resources of primary and historical materials and artifacts with metadata and cataloging for searchable access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpret meaning from library digital resources using visual literacy skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote library digital resources through a variety of means including social media and online options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarie Shaw is Program Coordinator for the Library Technology certificate at Three Rivers Community College, one of twelve community colleges of the State of Connecticut. She is also an adjunct professor in the program teaching courses in Digital Resources, Cataloging and Classification, Reference, and Library Management. After achieving advanced degrees in Library Science and School Administration, she earned her doctorate at the University of Connecticut in Educational Leadership and Adult Learning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50337208467730,"sku":"9781442256446","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_208ab623-b52f-4201-b79a-52b9a18fbb94.jpg?v=1727956379","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/library-technology-and-digital-resources-an-introduction-for-support-staff-9781442256446","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}