Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Library Technology Essentials

The complete twelve-volume set of titles in the Library Technology Essentials series! The Library Technology Essentials series helps librarians utilize today’s hottest new technologies as well as ready themselves for tomorrow’s. The series features titles that cover the A-Z of how to leverage the latest and most cutting-edge technologies and trends to deliver new library services. Today's forward-thinking libraries are responding to changes in information consumption, new technological advancements, and growing user expectations by devising groundbreaking ways to remain relevant in a rapidly changing digital world. This collection of primers guides libraries along the path to innovation through step-by-step instruction. Written by the field’s top experts, these handbooks serve as the ultimate gateway to the newest and most promising emerging technology trends. Filled with practical advice and projects for libraries to implement right now, these books inspire readers to start leveraging these new techniques and tools today. Books included in the set: • Data Visualizations and Infographics • Digital Collections and Exhibits • Free Technology for Libraries • Game It Up!: Using Gamification to Incentivize Your Library • Knowledge Management for Libraries • Makerspaces in Libraries • Mobile Social Marketing in Libraries • MOOCs and Libraries • Responsive Web Design in Practice • Using Tablets and Apps in Libraries • Wearable Technology: Smart Watches to Google Glass for Libraries • WordPress for Libraries