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Gadgets and Gizmos: [electronic resource] : personal Electronics and the Library.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Griffey, Jason.
- Series:
- Library technology reports, 0024-2586 v. 46, no. 3.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Digital electronics--Library resources.
- Digital electronics.
- Portal media players--Library resources.
- Portal media players.
- Multimedia systems--Library resources.
- Multimedia systems.
- Microcomputers.
- Local Subjects:
- Microcomputers.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (37 pages)
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : ALA Editions, 2010.
- Summary:
- From e-readers to cameras and audio recorders to the iPad, Jason provides insight into what these devices can do, how much they cost, and how librarians can use them to enhance their facilities and service.
- Contents:
- Table of Contents; Chapter 1-Introduction to Gadgets in the Library; The Scope of This Report; Why Are Gadgets Important?; Gadgets in This Report; Chapter 2-Electronic Book Readers; How E-readers Work; DRM and E-readers; Sony; Kindle; Nook; Upcoming Devices; Platforms; Tips and Tricks for E-readers; Notes; Chapter 3-Personal Multimedia Devices for Capturing and Consuming; Video; Audio; Personal Scanners/Text Capture Devices; Personal Multimedia Players; Notes; Chapter 4-Odd or Unusual Technology; Chumby; Sony Dash; Nabaztag; Maker Culture and the Arduino; Conclusion; Notes; Resources
- E-readers and TabletsVideo; Personal Scanners/Text Capture Devices; Odd or Unusual Techology; Miscellaneous Resources
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- ISBN:
- 0-8389-9945-X
- OCLC:
- 742333516
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