The myth and magic of library systems / / Keith J. Kelley

• Autore: Kelly Keith J.
• Pubblicazione: Waltham, MA : , : Chandos Publishing, , [2015]; �2015
• Edizione: First edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xviii, 187 pages) : illustrations (some color)
• Disciplina: 020
• Soggetto topico: Information science; Library information networks; Library science; Systems librarians; Libraries - Information technology
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 1. Atlantis wasn't a magical place and library systems are just library IT -- 2. Creatures of ancient myth : the tians and the systems librarian -- 3. Customers, patrons, users, and unruly mobs -- 4. Reading users' minds -- 5. Sleight of hand : service or the appearance of service -- 6. Taking on apprentices : educating your customer base -- 7. Do the impossible : slaying dragons without time, people, or money -- 8. Adventure party makeup : building an IT staff -- 9. The ritual : analyzing problems, providing solutions -- 10. Arcane strategy : following the magic rule system -- 11. Predicting the future -- 12. They flow through us, around us, bind us together -- 13. Omniscience : knowing all things -- 14. Superpowers you could possess -- 15. Convening the council : meetings -- 16. The crystal ball : reporting, data mining, and assessment -- 17. Spellbook : helpful tips, strategies, and solutions.
• Sommario/riassunto: The Myth and Magic of Library Systems not only defines what library systems are, but also provides guidance on how to run a library systems department. It is aimed at librarians or library administrations tasked with managing, or using, a library systems department. This book focuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systems, including examples that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments. Provides guidance on how to run a library systems department Focuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systems Includes sample scenarios that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments
• Titolo autorizzato: The myth and magic of library systems
• ISBN: 0-08-100087-1; 0-08-100076-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910797664503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Chandos information professional series.