Core Technology Competencies For Librarians And Library Staff: A LITA Guide - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555706606 ISBN 13: 9781555706609

Verlag: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Thompson is a library coordinator within the California State U. system, and she edits this manual on essential core competencies in technologies for librarians who need to remain current on computers, blogs, wikis, digital cameras, library software and the digitizing and scanning of print materials. This volume also stresses basic skills such as customer service, flexibility and even skepticism amid the many technological advances in the field. In addition to offering standards for management and technology, this book also presents programs that have been implemented successfully in several universities to build these core competencies. Special considerations are also provided for other members of library staffs such as non-librarian systems managers and IT professionals. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Given the rapid pace of change in technology and library services, it is challenging to maintain the technology skills that librarians and library staff need. What are the best ways to measure and develop competencies to ensure your library is ready to support the next new technical system? If you're ready to hire a new systems librarian, which requirements should you specify in the job description? If you're looking for the answers, then this latest LITA Guide is just what you need. Ideal for public and academic libraries, Core Technology Competencies for Libraries provides an excellent starting point for you to define and evaluate the right inventory of technical skills and management attributes for yourself and your staff. Lita experts share their experience on technical competencies expected of all libraries and library staff; technical competencies needed by specialists like technology managers, or systems and IT librarians, and success stories about meeting performance standards that will show you how major libraries have demonstrated best practices in technology competency. Employing the skill enhancement tools in this book will help staff that work hard to also "work smart," and take advantage of technology to improve collections and service. Extensive appendices include core competency lists, personnel assessment checklists, job descriptions, and training curricula.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1555706606
• ISBN 13: 9781555706609
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 266
• Herausgeber: Thompson Susan
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar