eBooked!: Integrating Free Online Book Sites into Your Library Collection
Autor H. Anthony Bandyen Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 oct 2013 – vârsta până la 17 ani
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781598848908
ISBN-10: 1598848909
Pagini: 226
Ilustrații: 246 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 216 x 279 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Libraries Unlimited
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1598848909
Pagini: 226
Ilustrații: 246 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 216 x 279 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Libraries Unlimited
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Caracteristici
Presents practical, clear, and accessible information accompanied by examples and explanations to help any reader to quickly understand online digital sites
Notă biografică
H. Anthony Bandy works with libraries on training and technology issues via his company, Library Knowledge.
Cuprins
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Challenges, Issues and a Measure of SuccessThe ProblemOur Changing Libraries and PatronsFree Online Digital Book Sites and Collections: A Possible Solution?The BIG Four!Important Points to RememberNotesResourcesChapter 2: Getting Started with the Google Books ProjectOrigins and IssuesImpact on Your LibrarySearching Google BooksViewing and Using Your ResultsJust for Libraries and Librarians: Going beyond the BasicsGoogle Play!Important Points to Remember about Google BooksQuestions for You to TryNotesResourcesChapter 3: HathiTrustOrigins, Partnerships, and the Academic LibrarySite Structure and Materials CollectionSearching HathiTrustViewing and Using Your ResultsJust for Libraries: Going beyond the BasicsWhat the Future Holds!Important Points to Remember about HathiTrustQuestions for You to TryNotesResourcesChapter 4: The Internet ArchiveMore Than Just Web Pages: Origins of the Internet ArchiveSite Structure, Materials, and ComponentsSearching the Internet ArchiveViewing and Using Your ResultsSpecial Tools for Libraries and LibrariansImportant Points to Remember about the Internet ArchiveQuestions for You to TryNotesResourcesChapter 5: The Open LibraryOrigins, Sites, and CatalogsSite Structure, Materials, and ComponentsSearching the Open LibraryViewing, Using, and Interpreting Your ResultsSpecial Options and Other ProjectsImportant Points to Remember about the Open LibraryQuestions for You to TryNotesResourcesChapter 6: But What about the Others?There Are Many, Many More!Project GutenbergDailyLitManyBooks, ibiblio, and OthersImportant Points to Remember about the Other SitesQuestions for You to TryNotesResourcesChapter 7: Are There Any Safe Conclusions?InnovationImplementationInspirationFinal NotesNotesAppendix A: Answers to Chapter QuestionsAppendix B: Dictionary of Technical and eBook TermsBibliographyIndex
Recenzii
As libraries continue to face challenges with budgets and funding, the need and demand for eBooks also continues to grow. Bandy offers practical solutions to this problem. . . . Overall, the information provided offers a viable eBook solution for cash-strapped libraries.
The work provides useful screenshots and provides example scenarios that demonstrate user needs that are applicable to this site. This is a practical guide giving librarians insight into how they can best integrate these site offerings into their library collection. It will be useful to public libraries looking to broaden their collection, especially smaller libraries with limited budgets.
The work provides useful screenshots and provides example scenarios that demonstrate user needs that are applicable to this site. This is a practical guide giving librarians insight into how they can best integrate these site offerings into their library collection. It will be useful to public libraries looking to broaden their collection, especially smaller libraries with limited budgets.