Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Digital Collections and Exhibits (Library Technology Essentials): Volume 10

Today's libraries are taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies such as flat panel displays using touch, sound, and hands-free motions to design amazing exhibits using everything from simple computer hardware to advanced technologies such as the Microsoft Kinect. Libraries of all types are striving to add new interactive experiences for their patrons through exciting digital exhibits, both online and off. Digital Collections and Exhibits takes away the mystery of designing stunning digital exhibits to spotlight library treasures by walking the reader through implementation projects that are sure to astound and impress. This collection of easy-to-follow instructions will give readers the knowledge and confidence to create and design their very own extraordinary digital exhibits. Readers will learn: ·How to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Omeka.net ·How to Create a Hands-Free Digital Exhibit Showcase with Microsoft Kinect ·How to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Open Exhibits ·How to Create 3D Objects and Add them to Online Exhibits Review This is a book full of highly useful ideas for creating digital collections and exhibits in your library--yes, even your law library. It is suitable both for beginners and those who may have more advanced technology knowledge and skills. This title can be easily read front to back by a novice like myself, or it can be used as a reference by picking and choosing the chapters that pertain to your individual project. . . .Digital Collections and Exhibits is one volume in a series about library technology. After reading this volume, I am interested now in reading the others.--Law Library Journal I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology.--Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editor About the Author Juan Denzer is a Library Systems Specialist at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York. He is a graduate of Binghamton University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in 2004. He is currently working on this master’s degree in Library and Information Science at Buffalo University online. Before working in the library, Juan worked in the private sector as a Systems Administrator and Developer. He has developed several custom-applications for companies that include an automated-security entry system for a 24 hours gym, a fully automated Ebay listing system, and an inventory-loading system for a small trucking company that supports the Raymond Corporation in Greene NY. Juan have taken his vast knowledge of computer systems and developing software to the library community. He uses it to educate and train faculty and staff. Juan also uses his passion for technology and libraries to give national presentations across the country. Some of the library conferences that he has presented at include Computers in Libraries, IDS Project, and Internet Librarian. He was also invited to speak at the ELI Educause Annual Meeting for his work with the Leap Motion device and Rare Books. He is currently working on an exciting new invention he created called the AR Magic Book, which will help present digital collection in libraries and museums in a whole new way. http://library2.binghamton.edu/news/ARMB/