Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.

 

Written for information professionals and librarians with an interest in integrating Web 3.0 with their physical and online collections, Building Library 3.0 pays careful attention to the implementation of social web applications, mobile computing, RFID and QR Code technology. The book explains how libraries can make the most of these important new technologies, as well as the ever-changing relationships between information seekers, the information being sought, and the professional information gatekeepers. Subjects covered include:
• an introduction to Library 3.0 and its implications
• building strong service
• social networking uses, implementation, and risks
• folksonomies
• mobile life and QR code
• second life and other MORPG environments
• arphids

 "...a heartfelt and moving call for information professionals to step up and involve themselves....heartening, in that a librarian's particular skills and mindset are needed now more than ever..."
-- Information Today, December 2009
 

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