Overview

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.

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Author:   Brendan Ryan (Rhode Island College, USA)
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781843347323

ISBN 10:   1843347326
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   30 September 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

List of abbreviations Acknowledgments Preface About the author Part 1: Rights Introduction Chapter 1: Copyright basics Abstract: Public domain Fair use What is copyrightable? Chapter 2: Digital rights management and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Abstract: Digital Millennium Copyright Act TPMs and fair use Encryption and tethering Soft-use measures Chapter 3: Types of digital content Abstract: Internet Databases eBooks Chapter 4: Best practices regarding copyrights and digital content Abstract: General best practices Chapter 5: Challenges to fair use Abstract: Preservation Compromises and fair use Binary nature of code P2P Platform limiting Possibilities Part 2: Formats Introduction Chapter 6: Three components of eBooks Abstract: Container ePub Content Context What is the cloud? eBooks v. the browser stack Chapter 7: Creating eBooks Abstract: The browser stack XML HTML5 Maturation of the browser stack Popular tools Chapter 8: Touchscreen devices and apps Abstract: Introduction iOS Windows 8 Apps Conclusion Part 3: Vibrancy Introduction Chapter 9: Publishing support Abstract: Economic landscape Aggregation DIY publishing support Chapter 10: Academic support with digital content Abstract: Patron desires and use of eContent Evolution of scholarship Chapter 11: Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index

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Brendan Ryan is a Digital Initiatives Librarian at Rhode Island College (RIC). Previously he worked in the Reference department at RIC and in an access services capacity at Providence College. At Providence, Brendan developed a mobile site for the library and presented and published on the topic. The reference position at RIC allowed him to assist students in performing research using digital content in the academy. Presently, his work centers around digitizing and creating ebooks from archival content These practical experiences inform his work, and this book. Brendan holds an MLIS from the University of Rhode Island, USA.

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