Selected papers from the ALIA 2006 biennial conference / editor, David Raitt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Raitt, David.

Series:

The Electronic Library - Issue 4, Volume 25

Electronic Library ; 25, no. 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries--Automation.

Libraries.

Library science--Data processing.

Library science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (107 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bradford, England : Emerald Group Publishing, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Australian Library and Information Association 2006 Biennial Conference was held in sunny Perth from 19-22 September 2006 in the new Convention Centre overlooking the picturesque Swan River. The Conference theme click06: 'Create, Lead, Innovate, Connect, Knowledge' deliberately challenged the norm; playing with words and sounds, and asking participants to think about the library profession's role and responsibilities in coming years. The range and quality of presentations and papers was exceptional and the papers selected for this e-book provide a 'taste' of the innovative work and develop

Contents:

Cover; CONTENTS; EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD; Guest editorial; What is a library OPAC?; The blog as a high-impact institutional communication tool; SMS reference: keeping up with your clients; Innovation in a podshell: bringing information literacy into the world of podcasting; Emerging technologies changing our service delivery models; RFID systems, standards and privacy within libraries; Print v. electronic reference sources: implications of an Australian study; Unlocking The Garage: a web portal for car enthusiasts

Architecture for implementing a sustainable electronic delivery services platformBook reviews; Awards for Excellence

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-281-07922-7

9786611079222

1-84663-595-0

OCLC:

182522228