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Geared toward interested LIS students, new graduates, and new Systems Librarians, this book lays out basic foundational knowledge, as well as practical information on common projects like migrating a system and technology planning, that will guide new Systems Librarians as they begin their careers in library technology.
List of contents
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Chapter 1: What is a Systems Librarian?
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Thomas C. Wilson, Associate Dean for Research and Technology, University of Alabama
Chapter 2: Hiring Trends in Systems Librarianship
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Vanessa Walden, ILS Administrator, Peninsula Library System
Chapter 3: The Integrated Library System
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Morgan Mullins, Art & Technology Specialist, Rowan County Public Library
Chapter 4: Content Management Systems
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Mike Cendejas, Discovery & Access Systems Librarian, Scripps Research
Chapter 5: Electronic Resources Management
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Robert Wilson, Systems Librarian, Middle Tennessee State University
Chapter 6: Other Relevant Current Technology
Interview with a Systems Librarian: John Felts, Head of Library Technology and Systems, Coastal Carolina University
Chapter 7: Emerging Technology
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Marie Martino, Systems & Catalog Services Librarian, Moraine Valley Library
Chapter 8: Mindsets and Skillsets
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Liam Whalen, Systems Librarian/Analyst, Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries
Chapter 9: Technology Planning and Implementation
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Elizabeth Blackwood, Digital Assets Librarian, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Chapter 10: Leading a Systems Migration Project
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Leigh Duncan, Head of Library Technology Services, Wright State University
Chapter 11: Leading a Website Redesign Project
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Vickie Kline, Systems Librarian, York College of PA
Chapter 12: Help and Support
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Patsy Yang, Digital Services Librarian, Gateway Seminary
Interview with a Systems Librarian: Michelle Henley, Discovery Services Manager, Ohio State University Libraries
Appendix A: Systems Librarian Survey Results Summary
Bibliography
About the author
Brighid M. Gonzales earned her MLIS in 2014 from San Jose State University and has been working as the Systems and Web Services Librarian (Assistant Professor) at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX since the fall of 2014. She is interested in the web, systems, technology, coding, and UX, and has published a number of articles and book chapters on these and other related topics.
Summary
Geared toward interested LIS students, new graduates, and new Systems Librarians, this book lays out basic foundational knowledge, as well as practical information on common projects like migrating a system and technology planning, that will guide new Systems Librarians as they begin their careers in library technology.
