Information Technology for Librarians and Information Professionals - Paperback

by Jonathan M. Smith (Author)

This book introduces information technology topics foundational to many services offered in libraries and information centers. Written by a librarian with extensive experience as a technology specialist in libraries the book clearly explains concepts information technology principles with an eye toward their practical applications in libraries.

Author Biography

Jonathan M. Smith is director of library technology at Sonoma State University. He is the lead technologist for the library, where he drives technology development with a focus on collaboration and an eye towards student success. Throughout his career he has led major projects in strategic technology planning, web development, and server migrations, launched two academic makerspaces and an institutional repository, and has taught graduate-level courses in systems analysis and database development. Smith regularly presents on technology topics at conferences, often focusing on emerging technologies, and has a chapter on Arduino programming in the recent publication, The Makerspace Librarian's Sourcebook.