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In Using Social Media to Build Library Communities, a constellation of perspectives are brought together to explore community building through social media. This book will guide library professionals who want to take social media beyond marketing and promotion to build an engaged community of library users.

The Librarian's Introduction to Programming Languages presents case studies and practical applications for using the top programming languages in library and information settings. The languages covered are JavaScript, PERL, PHP, SQL, Python, Ruby, C, C#, and Java.

This LITA Guide offers readers guidance on a wide range of topics, including foundations of privacy in libraries; data collection, retention, use, and protection; laws and regulations; privacy instruction; contracts with third parties; and use of in-house and internet tools including social network sites, surveillance video, and RFID.

This LITA Guide offers readers guidance on a wide range of topics, including foundations of privacy in libraries; data collection, retention, use, and protection; laws and regulations; privacy instruction; contracts with third parties; and use of in-house and internet tools including social network sites, surveillance video, and RFID.

Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not have previously considered. This includes topics such as website and learning management system integration, digital collections, data-drive decision-making, information literacy instruction, library administration, and a system-wide case study. Each chapter features ideas that you can implement immediately, or over time, as is appropriate to your own needs. Further, they are adaptableΓÇötweak as you see fit! Divided into sections, this book examines different uses and approaches to LibGuides:┬╖ Website and learning management system (LMS) integration: examine how LibGuides can be used as, or closely integrated with, the library website and/or your institutionsΓÇÖ LMS. Various examples are provided that you may be able to adapt at your own organization. Not every solution worked as anticipatedΓÇöour authors address this, as well.┬╖ Digital collections: Two alternate approaches are presented. One looks at exhibitions and their application as outreach tools. The other looks at creating a digital museum within LibGuides. These are ΓÇ£canΓÇÖt missΓÇ¥ chapters for those that wish to more deeply explore digital collections and LibGuides viability.┬╖ Data-drive decision-making: Learn how some institutions are mining and utilizing data collected within LibApps/LibGuides. In both cases, the data examined helped institutions to improve library services while articulating a clear purpose (and use) for each data point. ┬╖ Information literacy: Explore two different methods for revamping your instruction program through utilization of the platform. ┬╖ Library administration: Discover how internal and external processes may be augmented through the use of LibApps/LibGuides.┬╖ System-wide case study: See how a community college system in North Carolina has each implemented (or not) LibApps/LibGuides on their respective campuses. This section shows how different institutions may decide to use the platform in different waysΓÇöall while attempting to improve their own services.Upon completion of this authoritative LITA Guide, readers will come away with the knowledge and tools to maximize their LibGuides experience

Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not have previously considered. This includes topics such as website and learning management system integration, digital collections, data-drive decision-making, information literacy instruction, library administration, and a system-wide case study. Each chapter features ideas that you can implement immediately, or over time, as is appropriate to your own needs. Further, they are adaptableΓÇötweak as you see fit! Divided into sections, this book examines different uses and approaches to LibGuides:┬╖ Website and learning management system (LMS) integration: examine how LibGuides can be used as, or closely integrated with, the library website and/or your institutionsΓÇÖ LMS. Various examples are provided that you may be able to adapt at your own organization. Not every solution worked as anticipatedΓÇöour authors address this, as well.┬╖ Digital collections: Two alternate approaches are presented. One looks at exhibitions and their application as outreach tools. The other looks at creating a digital museum within LibGuides. These are ΓÇ£canΓÇÖt missΓÇ¥ chapters for those that wish to more deeply explore digital collections and LibGuides viability.┬╖ Data-drive decision-making: Learn how some institutions are mining and utilizing data collected within LibApps/LibGuides. In both cases, the data examined helped institutions to improve library services while articulating a clear purpose (and use) for each data point. ┬╖ Information literacy: Explore two different methods for revamping your instruction program through utilization of the platform. ┬╖ Library administration: Discover how internal and external processes may be augmented through the use of LibApps/LibGuides.┬╖ System-wide case study: See how a community college system in North Carolina has each implemented (or not) LibApps/LibGuides on their respective campuses. This section shows how different institutions may decide to use the platform in different waysΓÇöall while attempting to improve their own services.Upon completion of this authoritative LITA Guide, readers will come away with the knowledge and tools to maximize their LibGuides experience

Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites introduces ideas and options for both newer users and administrators. This book covers responsive, mobile-first web design, and provides overviews and in-depth information for LibGuides authors and administrators. Topics covered include: ┬╖Introduction: If youΓÇÖre new to LibGuides, learn the ins and outs as well as how to maximize functionality through the use of the new version and LibApps┬╖Administration and Management: Learn about the administratorΓÇÖs role in LibGuides and how you foster cooperation and integration between content creators and users┬╖Usability and Accessibility: Using theoretical and concrete ideas, improve LibGuides content and user experience┬╖Pedagogy: Through tips and best practices, learn how to enhance the classroom experience by incorporating LibGuides into teachingLevel-up your LibGuides content with improved accessibility and usability. Imbue your LibGuides instructional support with sound pedagogical theory. ItΓÇÖs great to have a useful, accessible site as a starting point. Take your LibGuides to the next level using sound pedagogical design and practices. Through detailed instructions and real life examples, this authoritative LITA Guide provides you with the tools and knowledge to enhance and invigorate your LibGuides experience.

Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites introduces ideas and options for both newer users and administrators. This authoritative LITA Guides covers responsive, mobile-first web design and provides overviews and in-depth information for LibGuides authors and administrators. Are you looking for both theoretical and concrete ideas to implement to improve your LibGuides content? Level-up your LibGuides content with improved accessibility and usability. Imbue your LibGuides instructional support with sound pedagogical theory. It's great to have a useful, accessible site as a starting point. Take your LibGuides to the next level using sound pedagogical design and practices.