This book explores how patrons are using innovative technologies utilizing real-life case studies from a variety of academic institutions. Discover which technologies they are using, how they are using them, and the purposes of use. Authors include best practices on designing space, marketing the technology, and collaborating to enhance the use. Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Chapter
1. Introduction
2. Engaging Users with Technology at the University of Florida Libraries
3.John Peace Library and the Applied Engineering and Technology Library, University of Texas at San Antonio
4.Lightboard and ArcGIS and Solstice, Oh My!
5.The Holographic Landscape: 3D Modeling for the HoloLens
6.Creating Ideas into Reality: Spaces and Programs that Open Up the Imagination
7.Planning, Implementing, and Sustaining Audio-Visual Edit Suites as a Learning, Teaching, and Research in an Academic Library
8.A Tale of Two Initiatives: Developing Operational Models for 3D Printing and a Multimedia Production Studio in a STEM Library
List of Contributors
Beth Thomsett-Scott is the Head of the Engineering Library at Penn State. She is the liaison to the College of Engineering and consults with faculty, staff, and students to ensure their needs are meet through services, instructing, and collections. Beth has published in a variety of journals and presented conference sessions in the areas of website usability, mentoring and training reference staff and students, and technology. Her passion is supporting students and faculty in their education and research activities.
