New Technology Books Added to Collection

By
Heather Braum
 – April 15, 2010Posted in: Collection Development, Technology
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The Tech Set series, a 10-book series on implementing various areas of technology into your library, has been added to the NEKLS collection. From the publisher’s website:

“Be on the cutting edge with The Tech Set: Ten practical, fast-paced field guides to today’s hottest new technologies for information professionals- copublished with the prestigious Library and Information Technology Association (LITA, a division of the American Library Association).

Edited by sought-after educator, emerging-technology information consultant, and librarian, Ellyssa Kroski, these start-to-finish primers will have you ready to implement all the essential technologies and tools you need to deliver outstanding new services and remain relevant in the digital age.

All ten Tech Set titles follow a clear five-step learning approach to make new concepts easy to implement in your library!

1. Learn how to integrate cutting-edge technology with library services.
2. Plan and Implement a New Web 2.0 Technology Today.
3. Apply the Social Marketing Techniques Used by the Pros.
4. Follow Best Practices Established by Library Innovators.
5. Measure Your Success.

Every title is accompanied by author wikis, located at http://techset.wetpaint.com packed with new advice and recommended resources. Plus you can hear these gurus’ own words by listening to the Tech Set podcasts, where authors discuss their books, current research, and the latest developments in their fields.

The Tech Set:

  1. Next-Gen Library Catalogs (Marshall Breeding)
  2. Mobile Technology and Libraries (Jason Griffey)
  3. Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries (Robin M. Hastings)
  4. Library Videos and Webcasts (Sean Robinson)
  5. Wikis for Libraries (Lauren Pressley)
  6. Technology Training in Libraries (Sarah Houghton-Jan)
  7. A Social Networking Primer for Librarians (Cliff Landis)
  8. Library Camps and Unconferences (Steve Lawson)
  9. Gaming in Libraries (Kelly Czarnecki)
  10. Effective Blogging for Libraries (Connie Crosby)

Also, Tech Set editor Ellyssa Kroski’s Web 2.0 for Librarians and Information Professionals is now available in the NEKLS collection.

About the Author

Heather Braum Heather Braum is the Technology Librarian at NEKLS. She can be reached by phone, by email (hbraum (at) nekls.org), or through several online chat services (look Heather up by her email address). Visit the Staff page to learn more about when to contact Heather.