The myth and magic of library systems / Keith J. Kelley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kelly, Keith J., author.

Series:

Chandos information professional series.

Chandos information professional series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Information science.

Library information networks.

Library science.

Systems librarians.

Libraries--Information technology.

Libraries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 187 pages) : illustrations (some color).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Waltham, MA : Chandos Publishing, [2015]

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The Myth and Magic of Library Systems not only defines what library systems are, but also provides guidance on how to run a library systems department. It is aimed at librarians or library administrations tasked with managing, or using, a library systems department. This book focuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systems, including examples that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments. Provides guidance on how to run a library systems department Focuses on different scenarios regarding career changes for librarians and the ways they may have to interact with library systems Includes sample scenarios that speak to IT decision-making responsibilities, work as a library administrator, or managerial duties in systems departments

Contents:

1. Atlantis wasn't a magical place and library systems are just library IT

2. Creatures of ancient myth : the tians and the systems librarian

3. Customers, patrons, users, and unruly mobs

4. Reading users' minds

5. Sleight of hand : service or the appearance of service

6. Taking on apprentices : educating your customer base

7. Do the impossible : slaying dragons without time, people, or money

8. Adventure party makeup : building an IT staff

9. The ritual : analyzing problems, providing solutions

10. Arcane strategy : following the magic rule system

11. Predicting the future

12. They flow through us, around us, bind us together

13. Omniscience : knowing all things

14. Superpowers you could possess

15. Convening the council : meetings

16. The crystal ball : reporting, data mining, and assessment

17. Spellbook : helpful tips, strategies, and solutions.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780081000878

0081000871

9780081000762

0081000766

OCLC:

922071994