Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu [electronic resource] : Digital Devices and their Emerging Trends

ISBN:

9781780633985

Title:

Author:

Ryan, Brendan.

Personal Author:

Ryan, Brendan.

Publication Information:

Jordon Hill : Elsevier Science, 2013.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Series:

Chandos Information Professional Series

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Cover ; Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu: Digital devices and their emerging trends ; Copyright ; Contents; List of abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Preface; About the author; Part 1 Rights; 1 Copyright basics; Public domain; Fair use; What is copyrightable?; Notes; 2 Digital rights management and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; Digital Millennium Copyright Act; TPMs and fair use; Encryption and tethering; Soft-use measures; Notes; 3 Types of digital content; Internet; Databases; eBooks; Note; 4 Best practices regarding copyrights and digital content

General best practicesNote; 5 Challenges to fair use; Preservation; Compromises and fair use; Binary nature of code; P2P; Platform limiting; Possibilities; Notes; Part 2 Formats; 6 Three components of eBooks; Container; ePub; Content; Context; What is the cloud?; eBooks v. the browser stack; Notes; 7 Creating eBooks; The browser stack; XML; HTML5; Maturation of the browser stack; Popular tools; Notes; 8 Touchscreen devices and apps; Introduction; iOS; Android; Windows 8; Apps; Conclusion; Part 3 Vibrancy; 9 Publishing support; Economic landscape; Aggregation; DIY publishing support

Notes10 Academic support with digital content; Patron desires and use of eContent; Evolution of scholarship; 11 Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

Subject Term:

Academic libraries - Customer services.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2013

Publication Information:

Jordon Hill : Elsevier Science, 2013.

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Summary

The digital is the new milieu in which academic libraries must serve their patrons; but how best to utilize the slew of digital devices and their surrounding trends? Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu identifies best practices and strategies for using digital devices (such as tablets, e-readers, and smartphones) and copyrighted materials in academic libraries. Special consideration is given to e-books, iBooks, e-journals, and digital textbooks. This title describes how academic libraries can remain current, nimbly addressing user needs. An introduction gives an overview of technology in academic libraries, including the foundations of copyright law and user behavior in relation to digital content. Three parts then cover: digital rights management (DRM); practical approaches to e-content for librarians; and emerging pedagogy and technology. Finally, the book concludes by telling libraries how to remain agile and adaptable as they navigate the digital milieu. Presents a contemporary view on DRM and fair use for librarians in the context of contemporary technology Addresses file standards in relation to devices in libraries Demonstrates ways that librarians can support and engage students using emerging digital technologies