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The document discusses the importance of technology in libraries and for careers in libraries. It notes that books and the printing press were once new technologies that faced resistance but became widely adopted. It encourages learning about current technologies like web technologies, open source software, and desktop software. Specific tools are described like Facebook, LinkedIn, Firefox, Zotero, WordPress and others to provide examples. The document emphasizes teaching technologies to students in an enthusiastic way tailored to their needs and allowing time for hands-on learning and exploration.

Why Should I Care? New Technologies for Libraries & Librarians

This document discusses new technologies that libraries and librarians can use. It begins by noting that library budgets are facing significant cuts, so libraries need ways to provide services with less money. The document then outlines various free and open source social media, web, and office tools that libraries can adopt, such as blogs, videos, file sharing, instant messaging, and social networks. It also discusses how libraries can use these tools to communicate, promote their services, and collaborate. Open source tools for content management and publishing are presented as affordable alternatives. The document encourages libraries to explore mashups and how tools can be combined to create new applications. It emphasizes that libraries should continuously learn about new technologies from colleagues and patrons.

Open Source Software for Libraries

The document discusses open source software and its relevance for libraries. It begins with defining open source as software that users can freely use, modify, and distribute. Open source relies on peer review and transparency during development. The document notes that many businesses and government agencies now use open source due to its quality, reliability and security benefits. It argues that libraries should be interested in open source because both libraries and open source aim to make information freely accessible to all.

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Why Should I Care? New Technologies for Libraries & Librarians

This document discusses how libraries can use new technologies and social/web tools to provide services with shrinking budgets. It outlines how blogs, wikis, social networks like Facebook and Twitter, and open-source tools can help libraries market themselves and share information for free. The document also presents specific tools libraries can use, such as mapping services, file sharing options, and office suites. It emphasizes that libraries should adopt these new technologies to continue serving patrons in today's digital environment.

Providing Services to our Remote Users: Open Source Solutions

This document discusses open source solutions that can be used to provide services to remote library users. It begins with an outline and definitions of open source software. It then discusses specific open source products that libraries commonly use, including content management systems like Drupal, Joomla and WordPress, as well as communication tools, media tools and library applications. Examples of library applications mentioned include the Blacklight OPAC. Throughout it addresses common concerns about open source software and provides statistics on open source use.

Practical Open Source Software for Libraries (part 2)

This document provides an overview of open source software options for libraries, organized by type of software. It discusses desktop applications like file launchers and office suites, as well as specialized software for tasks like photo editing, project management, web authoring, communication, media, and more. The document also covers open source content management systems, blogging platforms, analytics tools, and other web-based software suitable for libraries.

Practical Open Source Software for Libraries (part 1)