Synopses & Reviews
Learn how to develop an information technology plan for your SLMC and effectively manage technology to achieve goals of the school. Emphasizing applications in the areas of management, services, and curriculum, Clyde discusses issues in planning, selection of hardware and applications, budget, staffing and facilities, user education, publicity/promotion, and possible developments in the future. This book offers a broad overview of the subject and addresses the full spectrum of technologies-hardware, software, and systems ranging from automated library systems, CD-ROMs, online information services, the Internet, curriculum software, local area networks/intranets, to generic software applications such as word processing, desktop publishing, database management, and project management.
Review
Media specialists at any stage of technological expertise...will find Clyde's ambitious work clear, authoritative, and ultimately invaluable.Booklist
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Indispensable when trying to make sound decisions, grounded in the principles and guidelines of a superior library media program....Next best thing to an in-house technology expert.Teacher Librarian
Synopsis
Emphasizing technology usage in the areas of management, services, and curriculum, Clyde discusses issues such as budgeting, selecting software and hardware, and user education. This book addresses the full spectrum of technologies from automated library systems, LANs, and the Internet to CD-ROMs, curriculum software, word processing, desktop publishing, and database management.
Synopsis
Emphasizing technology usage in the areas of management, services, and curriculum, Clyde discusses the full spectrum of technologies in schools.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-274) and index.
About the Author
LAUREL A. CLYDE is Professor, Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Science, University of Iceland, Reykjavik.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Managing Infotech in the School Library Media Center
Chapter 2: Infotech for School Library Media Center Admission
Chapter 3: Infotech for Information Access
Chapter 4: Infotech for Communication
Chapter 5: Infotech as an Education and Recreational Medium
Chapter 6: An Infotech Plan
Chapter 7: Implmenting Infotech in the School Library Media Center
Chapter 8: Administering Infotech in the School Library Media Center
InfoTech Bibliography
Index