Main entry:

Matthews, Joseph R., author.

Title & Author:

Library information systems / Joseph R. Matthews and Carson Block.

Edition:

Second edition.

Publication:

Santa Barbara, California ; Denver, Colorado : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2020]
©2020

Description:

xxiv, 321 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Series:

Library and information science text series

Notes:
"Glossary": pages 291-314.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface: A word of caution -- Introduction to the revised edition: A work of hope -- Part I. The broader context: The evolution of information technology ; The library information systems marketplace -- Part II. The technologies: Standards and standards organizations ; Telecommunications and networks ; Proprietary library systems ; Open source systems ; Other silos ; Electronic resource management -- Part III. Management issues: Planning for information technology ; The impact of technology on library systems ; System selection ; System migration and implementation ; Managing library information systems ; Usability and user experience ; Basic technology axioms -- Part IV. Future considerations: Evolving technology trends ; Mobile devices ; Digital libraries.

Summary:

"Information systems are central to libraries, and managing information systems is critical to serving library communities. Both a textbook for LIS courses and a handbook for practitioners, this volume thoroughly addresses modern libraries' challenges of integrating information technology. ... This book describes the evolution of library information systems, their enabling technologies, and today's dynamic IT marketplace. It explains specific technologies and related topics, including standards and standards organizations, telecommunications and networks, integrated library systems, electronic resource management systems, repositories, authentication and link verification, electronic resources, and nextgen library systems. Readers will also learn the latest about information systems management, covering technology planning, basic technology axioms, the impact of technology on library services, system selection and implementation, system usability, and general technology management. The final section considers current trends and future developments in LIS, including those related to mobile devices and apps as well as the growth of digital libraries."-- Publisher's website, viewed on April 27, 2022.

ISBN:

9781440851940 (paperback)
1440851948 (paperback)
(electronic book)
9781440851957

Subject:

Bibliothek Johann von Varnhagen-Ense
Libraries Automation.
Library information networks.
Integrated library systems (Computer systems)
Information storage and retrieval systems.
Information technology.
Library Automation
Information Systems
Bibliothèques Automatisation.
Réseaux de bibliothèques.
Systèmes de gestion intégrée de bibliothèques.
Systèmes d'information.
Technologie de l'information.
information technology.
Bibliotheksinformationssystem
Bibliothèques Informatique États-Unis.
Bibliothèques Systèmes d'information États-Unis.

Added entries:

Kochtanek, Thomas R. Library information systems.
Block, Carson, 1963- author.
Library and information science text series.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 307686
Call No.: BIB 253168
Status: Available