Web 2.0 and Libraries

Explores how libraries can exploit the potential of emerging technologies and provides strategies and techniques for supporting learners in the virtual and physical environment. This book covers learner centric models of support, user owned services, and changing roles - changing lives.

Autorentext

David Parkes is Head of Learning Support, Information Services, at Staffordshire University. Liz Hart is Director of Information Services at Staffordshire University.

Zusammenfassung
With contributions from leading professionals, including lecturers, librarians and e-learning technologists, this book explores strategic approaches for effectively implementing, living with, and managing revolutionary technological change in libraries.

Inhalt

What is Web 2.0? Technology and change; Learning; Cultural and social contexts; E-learning; Tools and technologies; Changing roles of libraries.