Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu: Digital Devices and their Emerging Trends (Chandos Information Professional Series)

The digital is the new milieu in which academic libraries must serve their patrons; but how best to utilize the slew of digital devices and their surrounding trends? Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu identifies best practices and strategies for using digital devices (such as tablets, e-readers, and smartphones) and copyrighted materials in academic libraries. Special consideration is given to e-books, iBooks, e-journals, and digital textbooks. This title describes how academic libraries can remain current, nimbly addressing user needs. An introduction gives an overview of technology in academic libraries, including the foundations of copyright law and user behavior in relation to digital content. Three parts then cover: digital rights management (DRM); practical approaches to e-content for librarians; and emerging pedagogy and technology. Finally, the book concludes by telling libraries how to remain agile and adaptable as they navigate the digital milieu.* Presents a contemporary view on DRM and fair use for librarians in the context of contemporary technology * Addresses file standards in relation to devices in libraries * Demonstrates ways that librarians can support and engage students using emerging digital technologies The digital is the new milieu in which academic libraries must serve their patrons; but how best to utilize the slew of digital devices and their surrounding trends? Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu identifies best practices and strategies for using digital devices (such as tablets, e-readers, and smartphones) and copyrighted materials in academic libraries. Special consideration is given to e-books, iBooks, e-journals, and digital textbooks. This title describes how academic libraries can remain current, nimbly addressing user needs. An introduction gives an overview of technology in academic libraries, including the foundations of copyright law and user behavior in relation to digital content. Three parts then cover: digital rights management (DRM); practical approaches to e-content for librarians; and emerging pedagogy and technology. Finally, the book concludes by telling libraries how to remain agile and adaptable as they navigate the digital milieu. Readership: Librarians and teachers involved in academic pedagogy; students in various disciplines, including (but not limited to) library and information sciences, Internet studies, and communication studies. About the author: Brendan Ryan works at Rhode Island College (RIC) as adjunct faculty in the reference department and as a Library Commons Assistant 2 at Providence College, allowing him to work in Access Services and gain exposure to emerging technologies. At Providence, Brendan developed a mobile site for the library and presented and published on the topic. The reference position at RIC allows him to assist students in performing research using digital content in the academy. These practical experiences inform his work, and this book. Brendan holds an MLIS from the University of Rhode Island, USA. Contents: PART 1: RIGHTS; Copyright basics; Digital rights management and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; Types of digital content; Best practices regarding copyrights and digital content; Challenges to fair use; PART 2: FORMATS; Three components of eBooks; Creating eBooks; Touchscreen devices and apps; PART 3: VIBRANCY; Publishing support; Academic support with digital content; Conclusion The digital is the new milieu in which academic libraries must serve their patrons; but how best to utilize the slew of digital devices and their surrounding trends? Optimizing Academic Library Services in the Digital Milieu identifies best practices and strategies for using digital devices (such as tablets, e-readers, and smartphones) and copyrighted materials in academic libraries. Special consideration is given to e-books, iBooks, e-journals, and digital textbooks. This title describes how academic libraries can remain current, nimbly addressing user needs. An introduction gives an overview of technology in academic libraries, including the foundations of copyright law and user behavior in relation to digital content. Three parts then cover: digital rights management (DRM); practical approaches to e-content for librarians; and emerging pedagogy and technology. Finally, the book concludes by telling libraries how to remain agile and adaptable as they navigate the digital milieu.

• Presents a contemporary view on DRM and fair use for librarians in the context of contemporary technology
• Addresses file standards in relation to devices in libraries
• Demonstrates ways that librarians can support and engage students using emerging digital technologies

Content: Front matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv List of abbreviations , Pages ix-x Acknowledgments , Page xi Preface , Pages xiii-xv About the author , Page xvii Introduction , Page 1 1 - Copyright basics , Pages 3-12 2 - Digital rights management and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act , Pages 13-33 3 - Types of digital content , Pages 35-40 4 - Best practices regarding copyrights and digital content , Pages 41-49 5 - Challenges to fair use , Pages 51-59 Introduction , Page 61 6 - Three components of eBooks , Pages 63-90 7 - Creating eBooks , Pages 91-107 8 - Touchscreen devices and apps , Pages 109-134 Introduction , Pages 135-136 9 - Publishing support , Pages 137-163 10 - Academic support with digital content , Pages 165-173 11 - Conclusion , Pages 175-177 Glossary , Pages 179-188 Bibliography , Pages 189-195 Index , Pages 197-200