Each chapter includes an overview of the use of emerging technologies in a particular work area that is followed by a list of relevant applications. Chapters cover work areas such as advertising, distance learning, metadata. and digital libraries, and also focus on applications, including mobile computing and web conferencing, followed by a conclusion.
This book serves as a guide for those interested in learning about, and implementing, the available technologies that enhance library services, and also lists and discusses the types of emerging technologies that are available for a specific area of work.
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Table of Contents
Emerging Technologies and Libraries
Advertising/marketing
Information Literacy and Distance Learning
Virtual Reference
Semantic Web/Metadata management
Repositories/Digital libraries
Presentation Tools
Survey Tools
Research Support
Location-based social networking
Library mobile applications/Mobile computing
Web Conferencing
Next Generation Library Systems
Others
Conclusion