Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data edited by Nicole C. Engard (Medford, NJ: Information Today, 2009)"As web users become more savvy and demanding, libraries are looking for new ways to allow patron participation and keep their websites dynamically and collaboratively up-to-date. Mashups—web applications that combine freely available data from various sources to create something new—can be one very powerful way to meet patrons’ expectations and provide exemplary web-based service.
In Library Mashups, Nicole C. Engard and 25 contributors from all over the world walk readers through definitions, summaries, and practical uses of mashups in libraries. Examples range from ways to allow those without programming skills to make simple website updates, to modifying the library OPAC, to using popular sites like Flickr, Yahoo!, LibraryThing, Google Maps, and Delicious to share and combine digital content. This essential guide is required reading for all
libraries and librarians seeking a dynamic, interactive web presence." (from the
Library Mashups blog)
Among the 25 contributors is New Hampshire's own Lichen Rancourt. As Head of Technology at Manchester City Library Lichen transformed the library's website into one people would want to visit --even people who already knew what the library hours were. Her chapter, "Mashing up the Library Website" covers what her goals were and how she used various tools to achieve them. Whether you want to take on a total overhaul of your site or just get some ideas for improving your library's blog content, Lichen shares ideas you can use.
This book will give libraries --and other people with websites-- lots of great ideas for making their sites more interesting, interactive, and useful.
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