Description:
This four hour (divided into two two-hour sessions over two consecutive days) class will include a rapid and concise summary of current technology trends such as discovery tools, new application programming interfaces and things you can do with them, sources for enhanced content in your OPAC, new mobile devices and technologies that will likely impact on libraries in the future, and new kinds of social software. Learn how today’s hot technologies fit into the library landscape.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the class, you will be able to:
- Explain how and why library developers are creating discovery interfaces
- Define technology terms appearing on the horizon
- Describe the impact new mobile technologies are having on library services
- Identify how these technologies can help you integrate current applications in your library.
Continuing Education Units:
4 Contact Hours
Intended Audience:
Library directors, managers, and other administrators who wish to explore the latest library technologies in order to understand the impact of these technologies on patron services, staff, budgets, and more.
Prerequisites:
Notes:
Registrations for this class must be received at least one week before the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and setup instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days before the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.
Time: All live online classes are advertised in Eastern time.
Technical Requirements:
Associated Training Tracks:
Technology Maintenance
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Registration:
You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering: Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.
PDF Form: Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.
