Gadgets and Gizmos : Personal Electronics and the Library:A Library Technology Report.
Title:
Gadgets and Gizmos : Personal Electronics and the Library:A Library Technology Report.
Author:
Griffey, Jason.
ISBN:
9780838999455
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (61 pages)
Contents:
Title -- Copyright -- About the Author -- 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 Tablets -- Video -- Personal Scanners/Text Capture Devices -- Odd or Unusual Techology -- Miscellaneous Resources.
Abstract:
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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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