Google Scholar and More: New Google Applications and Tools for Libraries and Lib

Description: Google Scholar and More by William Miller, Rita Pellen This book discusses how libraries can go beyond Googles basic search and Scholar functions to expand services for their patrons. Respected authorities reveal the expanding variety of new Google applications developed in the past few years, many of which have not received wide attention and are as yet not often used in libraries. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In only a few years, Google has become an authoritative provider of multiple products which have changed the digital information landscape. This book discusses how libraries can go beyond Googles basic search and Scholar functions to expand services for their patrons. Respected authorities reveal the expanding variety of new Google applications developed in the past few years, many of which have not received wide attention and are as yet not often used in libraries. Applications explored include Google Co-op, Google News, Google Docs & Spreadsheets, Google Calendar, and Google Talk. This book also discusses different important aspects of the companys expansion of functions, such as the failure of the Google Answers experiment, the broad variety of free Google applications that librarians can use to collaborate, and the success of Googles Blogger, among others. A helpful chronology of Googles growth is provided, as well as comparative analyses between various Google functions and other functions that are currently available. The book is extensively referenced.This book is an invaluable resource for academic librarians, public librarians, school librarians, library science faculty, and special librarians.This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Library Administration. Author Biography Florida Atlantic University, USA Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Using Google Applications: Expanded Tools for Libraries William Miller 2. Google: A Chronology of Innovations, Acquisitions, and Growth Richard Robison 3. Thinking Inside the Box: Comparing Federated Search Results from Google Scholar, Live Search Academic, and Central Search Rachel Cooke and Rebecca Donlan 4. Its All Academic: Google Scholar, Scirus and Windows Live Academic Search Lyle Ford and Lisa Hanson OHara 5. Join the Conversation: Show Your Librarys Google Scholar and Book Search Expertise Luke Vilelle 6. The Triumph of Expediency: The Impact of Google Scholar on Library Instruction David Ettinger 7. Worth the Price? Virtual Reference, Global Knowledge Forums, and the Demise of Google Answers Kay Cahill 8. Google and Collaboration Carrie Newsom and Kathryn Kennedy 9. Scheduling Smorgasbord: Google Calendar and Key Contenders Sara Davidson 10. Blogger: Your Thoughts Here Tricia Juettemeyer 11. Blogger, WordPress.com, and their Pseudoblog Alternatives: A Comparison of Focus, Features, and Feel Robert J. Lackie and John W. LeMasney 12. Libraries and Google Co-op Maha Kumaran and Dawn Bassett 13. A Squatter on the Fourth Estate: Google News Jim Galbraith Details ISBN0789036142 Language English ISBN-10 0789036142 ISBN-13 9780789036148 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 025.524 Subtitle New Google Applications and Tools for Libraries and Library Users Country of Publication United States Edited by William Miller Illustrations Illustrations Short Title GOOGLE SCHOLAR & MORE Place of Publication New York Author Rita Pellen DOI 10.1604/9780789036148 AU Release Date 2008-10-02 NZ Release Date 2008-10-02 US Release Date 2008-10-02 UK Release Date 2008-10-02 Pages 224 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-10-02 Alternative 9780789036155 Audience Professional & Vocational Imprint Routledge We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134443679;

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