If you want info on tech topics written by leaders in the library field, ALA Techsource is offering free access to their Library Technology Reports and Smart Libraries Newsletter from now through the end of June 2015.
Here's a sample of the reports and articles you can download:
- evaluating mobile apps
- managing your library’s social media channels
- how to connect with and communicate with customers
- measuring effectiveness with statistics, analytics, goals, and strategy
- what to do from start to finish
- 3D printing
- detailed descriptions of the most popular printers for libraries, comparing features for anticipated library uses
- protecting the privacy of library patrons
- gamification in libraries
- learning to code
- the shift to mobile
Start at the archive of Library Technology Reports and archive of Smart Libraries Newsletter to view the table of contents for each issue, then download a whole issue or just the articles you want.
Sources:
• Hurry! ALA Techsource Online Journals Available for Free for a Limited Time by Ryan Claringbole, at the Wisconsin Libraries For Everyone blog
• Now Open: Library Technology Reports and Smart Libraries Newsletter by Patrick Hogan, at the ALA Techsource blog