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This is the main page for resources on the application of information technology (IT) to library and information management with particular reference to New Zealand.
This page contains general information on library IT and links to pages on specific topics.
EventsLibrary Services in Second LifeWorkshops conducted by Richard Hulser (Los Angeles). In a workshop filled with information and practical examples, explore the virtual world of Second Life and develop skills to create your own avatar to interact with others in this new environment. Participants will see what others have done to expand and enhance library services and leave the workshop ready to take the next steps for their own presence and participation Virtual worlds are a no-penalty environment to explore new and different ways to provide information services. Join this workshop to learn the what, why and how of Second Life with a discussion and demonstration of what librarians and institutions are already doing in this virtual 3-D environment. Participants will leave with practical ways to get started in Second Life including steps on creating an avatar and interacting with others expanding their reach in this new arena.Technology Strategy Planning WorkshopsConducted by Richard Hulser (Los Angeles). Struggling with the variety of technologies available and how they could best be used to achieve your objectives? Want to know how to incorporate social networking and other Web 2.0 tools into information services? Join this workshop to understand the elements of technology strategy planning and how they can be applied to your real world challenges.
New Zealand library IT resourcesNational Library of New Zealand Initiatives, mainly of a digital nature. National Digital Forum. Contains quality assured professional resources for staff members at organisations that are delivering New Zealand cultural heritage materials in an electronic format (i.e. libraries, archives, museums and galleries). The New Zealand Government’s Digital Strategy at the Ministry of Economic Development.World-wide library IT resourcesAmerican Libraries Online (ALA) including the Crawford Files, Internet Librarian and Technically Speaking - ALA Tech Source LITA National Forum 2004 LITA National Forum 2003 LITA Top Technology Trends Ariadne journal (UKOLN) Berkeley Digital Library SunSITE - Web4Lib Archive Library Web Manager’s Reference Center Current Cites Biblio Tech Review. Library automation, software, business and reviews Digital Reference Services Bibliography D-Lib Magazine. “A solely electronic publication with a primary focus on digital library research and development, including but not limited to new technologies, applications, and contextual social and economic issues.” Information Technology and Libraries journal Library Journal. Includes features on IT, Digital Libraries, Online Databases and Web LibLicense. Licensing Digital Information - resources and list archives Marshall Breeding’s Library Technology Guides Open Access Bibliography: Liberating Scholarly Literature with E-Prints and Open Access Journals Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography Scholarly Electronic Publishing Weblog VALA New Jersey Library Association Technical Competencies for Librarians Wireless Librarian National Information Standards Organisation. “A non-profit association accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), identifies, develops, maintains, and publishes technical standards to manage information in our changing and ever-more digital environment. NISO standards apply both traditional and new technologies to the full range of information-related needs, including retrieval, re-purposing, storage, metadata, and preservation.” John Udell: LibraryLookup homepage. An innovative bookmarklet that lets people check holdings in their library’s catalogue while browsing a book-related site like Amazon or BNPrinter Utilitieshttp://www.mastersolutionus.com/snagit.php http://www.gadwin.com/printscreen/Open SourceOpen Source Systems for Libraries Portal Open Source Software in Libraries: A Workshop WebJunction’s Focus on Open Source Open Source Software and Libraries BibliographyLink Checkershttp://www.cyberspyder.com/ http://www.mrunix.net/webalizer/ http://www.jtdata.com/ JTUrl http://home.snafu.de/tilman/xenulink.html Xenu’s Link SleuthNew Zealand resources other than library ITTe Puna Web Directory. Selected annotated links to New Zealand and Pacific Island websites.Page last modified on 25 May 2009, at 03:44 PM
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