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Overview
In this new, authoritative textbook, internationally recognized metadata experts Zeng and Qin have created a comprehensive primer for advanced undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education courses in information organization, information technology, cataloging, digital libraries, electronic archieves, and, of course, metadata.
Instructors seeking a text that covers the theory as well as the how-to's of application design, implementation, and evaluation will find it here. An outcome-based approach lets learners with different orientations adapt their new knowledge and skills to any domain. Examples and practice problems focus on tasks typical to all metadata application projects. Other useful features include sample problems with solutions, quizzes, hands-on tutorials, and a recommended reading list at the end of each chapter. A companion digital library on CD-ROM for instructors includes quizzes, answer keys, and additional exercises.
An ideal classroom tool, this book works equally well for self-guided study. Individual modules can stand alone, for reference on an as-needed basis, when transitioning from traditional cataloging to compilations of metadata for locally created resources and Web sites, for example. Or you can study metadata systematically, module by module. Regardless of your approach, this book is the ideal guide to metadata for both students and working information professionals.
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Library Journal
Libraries know they should increase their visibility in the online community, but many are overwhelmed by the diverse choices of Web 2.0 tools. Kroski (reference, Columbia Univ.) not only clearly explains these tools but gives examples of how libraries are successfully using them. Chapters address blogs, RSS feeds and newsreaders, wikis, social bookmarking, photo sharing, social cataloging, video sharing, personalized start pages, social networking software, vertical search engines, social news, productivity tools, podcasting, and mashups. Each chapter includes screen shots (making this volume especially user friendly), explains how libraries are using these tools, and offers some "Best Practices" (tips for successfully working with Web 2.0 tools). Libraries will discover creative ways to reach out to their virtual patrons, such as displaying new titles on Flickr and podcasting story times. Also included is a limited glossary, which excludes chapter topics such as blogs, RSS, and wikis. Recommended for professional collections.
—Carrie Scarr
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Table of Contents
List of Figures vii
Foreword xi
Preface xiii
1 Web 2.0 1
2 Blogs 13
3 RSS and Newsreaders 27
4 Wikis 41
5 Social Bookmarking 53
6 Photo Sharing 65
7 Social Cataloging 77
8 Video Sharing 89
9 Personalized Start Pages 101
10 Social Networking Software 107
11 Vertical Search Engines 121
12 Social News 131
13 Answers Technology 139
14 Virtual Worlds 149
15 Productivity Tools 163
16 Podcasting 173
17 Mashups 183
Appendix I Glossary 193
Appendix II Resources for Web 2.0 Discovery 199
Index 201
About the Author 209