library technology

GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO (GOBI Library Solutions), a division of EBSCO Information Services, (EBSCO) has expanded its Library Technical Services Team, hiring Wendy Evans as Library Technical Services Specialist. In this role, Ms. Evans will advise and support libraries, as well as manage the implementation and maintenance for GOBI Library Solutions services across the United Kingdom and internationally.

Contact:

Kat Kamp
Backstage Library Works
Phone: 800.288.1265
[email protected]
www.bslw.com

Contact:

Kat Kamp
Backstage Library Works
800.288.1265
[email protected]
www.bslw.com

Facet Publishing have announced the release of The Makerspace Librarian’s Sourcebook.

Facet Publishing have announced the release of M-Libraries 5: From devices to people, the latest edition of the M-Libraries series which brings together cutting-edge international contributions from the leading experts, practitioners and researchers in the field.

Based on the proceedings of the Fifth International M-Libraries Conference held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2014, M-Libraries 5 showcases the diversity of innovative and inspiring work that libraries are doing across the world to interact with their users and deliver resources via mobile and hand-held devices.

Technology Disaster Response and Recovery Planning will provide readers with the step-by-step process of creating a library technology disaster response and recovery plan.

Facet Publishing, have announced the release of The Network Reshapes the Library: Lorcan Dempsey on libraries, services, and networks: http://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/title.php?id=0419.

This collection of insights from library technology guru Lorcan Dempsey offers readers valuable reflections on emerging trends and key areas of concern as well as a visionary approach to libraries' future.

Facet Publishing have announced the release of The Top Technologies Every Librarian Needs to Know: A LITA guide (http://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/title.php?id=0334), edited by Kenneth J Varnum.

Ian Best Joins EBSCO Information Services
~Former General Manager and Vice President at WT Cox Joins
EBSCO’s Subscription Services Division~

IPSWICH, Mass. — May 22, 2014 — Ian Best, most recently General Manager and Vice President at WT Cox, is joining the Subscription Services Division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) as Vice President of Subscription Workflow Solutions. Best is an established library technology leader with a unique ability to work directly with librarians to understand their needs and develop solutions to meet those needs.

Editorial Introduction
Tim Lepczyk
Coordinating Editor Tim Lepczyk salutes change in this issue, welcoming new editors to the Journal and announcing his departure.

Tools for Reducing and Managing Link Rot in LibGuides
Wilhelmina Randtke and Matthew D. Burrell