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The Tech Set of 10 titles

  • Series edited by Ellyssa Kroski, 2010.
  • Titles available individually or as a set.
  • 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!
  • Learn how to integrate cutting-edge technology with library services.
  • 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.
  • Invest in The Tech Set® and gain ten personal technology coaches right in your library.
  • Tech Set Titles include:
1. Next Gen Library Catalogs by Marshall Breeding
2. Mobile Technology and Libraries by Jason Griffey
3. Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries by Robin Hastings
4. Library Videos and Webcasts by Sean Robinson
5. Wikis for Libraries by Lauren Pressley
6. Technology Training in Libraries by Sarah Houghton-Jan
7. A Social Networking Primer for Libraries by Cliff Landis
8. Library Camps and Unconferences by Steve Lawson
9. Gaming in Libraries by Kelly Czarnecki
10. Effective Blogging for Libraries, by Connie Crosby

5590- The Tech Set (set of 10)

The Tech Set (set of 10)

The Tech Set of 10 titles

  • Series edited by Ellyssa Kroski, 2010.
  • Titles available individually or as a set.
  • 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!
  • Learn how to integrate cutting-edge technology with library services.
  • 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.
  • Invest in The Tech Set® and gain ten personal technology coaches right in your library.
  • Tech Set Titles include:
1. Next Gen Library Catalogs by Marshall Breeding
2. Mobile Technology and Libraries by Jason Griffey
3. Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries by Robin Hastings
4. Library Videos and Webcasts by Sean Robinson
5. Wikis for Libraries by Lauren Pressley
6. Technology Training in Libraries by Sarah Houghton-Jan
7. A Social Networking Primer for Libraries by Cliff Landis
8. Library Camps and Unconferences by Steve Lawson
9. Gaming in Libraries by Kelly Czarnecki
10. Effective Blogging for Libraries, by Connie Crosby
    NZ Code # 9590
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The Tech Set 1 - Next Gen Library Catalogues

  • Marshall Breeding, 2010.
  • Today's web-savvy users often bypass traditional library catalogues for more interactive tech-friendly interfaces.
  • Help your library stand out within the crowded landscape of information providers with Marshall Breeding's new highly practical guide to interactive next-generation library catalogues.
  • Learn how to give your users access to a wide selection of print and electronic content with this jargon-free step-by-step guide.
  • Breeding outlines the important functions and features of next-gen catalogues briefs you on all of the available commercial and open source software and helps you select which products are right for your library's next-gen catalogue.
  • You'll learn to lay the groundwork for practical implementation integrate the catalogues into your existing technological environment, address a multitude of common implementation issues and concerns and assess the impact of your catalogues so you can demonstrate the change you led.

5591 - The Tech Set 1 Next Gen Library Catalogues

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The Tech Set 1 - Next Gen Library Catalogues

  • Marshall Breeding, 2010.
  • Today's web-savvy users often bypass traditional library catalogues for more interactive tech-friendly interfaces.
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The Tech Set 2 - Mobile Technology and Libraries

  • Jason Griffey, 2010.
  • Mobile technology is fast becoming the preferred method for connecting to the Internet especially for people on the go. Librarians must keep pace with this trend and integrate themselves into the mobile realm if they wish to deliver enhanced user services.
  • This is a practical easy-to-follow new resource that will walk you through the start-to-finish steps for strengthening your library's mobile presence. Author Jason Griffey outlines the different mobile platforms devices and services and shows you how to create mobile library websites and implement a number of important developments including mobile reference and SMS.
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5592- The Tech Set 2 Mobile Technology and Libraries

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The Tech Set 2 - Mobile Technology and Libraries

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The Tech Set 3 - Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries

  • Robyn M. Hastings, 2010
  • Microblogging and lifestreaming applications like Twitter, Tumblr and FriendFeed are all around you and your users in everyday life.
  • Robin M Hastings presents a practical primer to help any library transform these cutting-edge budget-friendly services into highly effective professional tools.
  • Written specifically for LIS professionals Hastings start-to-finish guide explores the ins and outs of the most popular microblogging applications and covers everything from selection to implementation to evaluation.
  • You'll find easy-to-follow technical tips for setting up feeds linking to other sites and services and searching as well as best practices for community building marketing and promotion.

5593- The Tech Set 3 Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries

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The Tech Set 3 - Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries

  • Robyn M. Hastings, 2010
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The Tech Set 4 - Library Videos and Web Casts

  • Thomas Sean Casserley Robinson, 2010.
  • Online video and imaging software gives you the opportunity to communicate with your library users 24-7, but getting started can be intimidating.
  • This book has the building blocks you need to effectively, affordably and easily create and broadcast high-quality webcasts to your library users staff and the social networking sites beyond.
  • Author Sean Robinson details each step in the video creation process with practical guidance for equipment selection, planning development plus the use of quality camera techniques props and special effects.Robinson also covers postproduction and shows you best practices for marketing your videos and measuring their success.
  • Whether you want to advertise upcoming programs, broadcast book reviews or film instructional videos about your library's services this complete how-to guide gives you the all of the practical tools you need to integrate video into your library's repertoire.

5594- The Tech Set 4 Library Videos and Web Casts

The Tech Set 4 - Library Videos and Web Casts

The Tech Set 4 - Library Videos and Web Casts

  • Thomas Sean Casserley Robinson, 2010.
  • Online video and imaging software gives you the opportunity to communicate with your library users 24-7, but getting started can be intimidating.
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The Tech Set 5 - Wikis for Libraries

  • Lauren Pressley, 2010.
  • Wikis have emerged as powerful platforms for facilitating and improving communication and collaboration between library staff users and professional peers.
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  • Author Lauren Pressley walks you through each step from the first stages of planning to post-evaluation measures. You'll learn how to choose between different types of wikis and software and plan for create and implement your wiki on the web.
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5595- The Tech Set 5 Wikis for Libraries

The Tech Set 5 - Wikis for Libraries

The Tech Set 5 - Wikis for Libraries

  • Lauren Pressley, 2010.
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The Tech Set 6 - Technology Training in Libraries

  • Sarah Houghton-Jan, 2010.
  • Your library plays a crucial role as your community's epicenter for technology whether you provide skill building resources free access to the Web or both. To deliver top service to your web-savvy users you and your staff must stay up-to-date with the latest technology skills and trends.
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  • Sarah Houghton-Jan, 2010.
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The Tech Set 7 - A Social Networking Primer

  • Cliff Landis 2010
  • Social networking is rapidly infiltrating the information environment and it is essential that librarians understand how best to use these sites and tools with their work to better serve their users and reach people who have never before used the library.
  • This title gives librarians a start-to-finish guide to the basics for using and maximizing popular social networking sites in all types of libraries. From planning to implementation to best practices to evaluation author Cliff Landis provides highly practical easy-to-follow guidelines for using MySpace Facebook and other prominent sites as a way to expand and improve crucial library functions like instruction outreach service delivery and marketing. Landis also provides additional recommended print online and interactive resources to help further development.

5597- The Tech Set 7 A Social Network Primer

The Tech Set 7 - A Social Networking Primer

The Tech Set 7 - A Social Networking Primer

  • Cliff Landis 2010
  • Social networking is rapidly infiltrating the information environment and it is essential that librarians understand how best to use these sites and tools with their work to better serve their users and reach people who have never before used the library.
  • This title gives librarians a start-to-finish guide to the basics for using and maximizing popular social networking sites in all types of libraries. From planning to implementation to best practices to evaluation author Cliff Landis provides highly practical easy-to-follow guidelines for using MySpace Facebook and other prominent sites as a way to expand and improve crucial library functions like instruction outreach service delivery and marketing. Landis also provides additional recommended print online and interactive resources to help further development.
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The Tech Set 8 - Library Camps and Unconferences

  • Steve Lawson, 2010
  • More and more libraries are working to organize their own library camps or unconferences that are open friendly and refreshingly informal gatherings for librarians to unite exchange ideas and share knowledge.
  • This book provides you with the practical step-by-step guidance you need to bring your vision of organizing a library camp to life.
  • Author Steve Lawson walks you through the process from start-to-finish with guidance for setting a date and location organizing important technological components planning events and gathering equipment.
  • You'll find advice for setting a budget marketing your camp and conference-day management as well as tips for dealing with unexpected problems and methods for evaluating your camp's success.

5598- The Tech Set 8Library Camps and Unconferences

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The Tech Set 9 - Gaming in Libraries

  • Kelly Nicole Czarnecki, 2010
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5599- The Tech Set 9 Gaming in Libraries

The Tech Set 9 - Gaming in Libraries

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The Tech Set 10 - Effective Blogging for Libraries

  • Connie Crosby 2010
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5600- The Tech Set 10 Effective Blogging for Libraries

The Tech Set 10 - Effective Blogging for Libraries

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