Digital Collections and Exhibits

By (author) Juan Denzer Library Systems Specialis Series edited by Ellyssa Kroski

Publication date:

22 July 2015

Length of book:

132 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Dimensions:

236x161mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781442243743

Today’s libraries are taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies such as flat panel displays using touch, sound, and hands-free motions to design amazing exhibits using everything from simple computer hardware to advanced technologies such as the Microsoft Kinect. Libraries of all types are striving to add new interactive experiences for their patrons through exciting digital exhibits, both online and off. Digital Collections and Exhibits takes away the mystery of designing stunning digital exhibits to spotlight library treasures by walking the reader through implementation projects that are sure to astound and impress.

This collection of easy-to-follow instructions will give readers the knowledge and confidence to create and design their very own extraordinary digital exhibits. Readers will learn:

  • How to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Omeka.net
  • How to Create a Hands-Free Digital Exhibit Showcase with Microsoft Kinect
  • How to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Open Exhibits
  • How to Create 3D Objects and Add them to Online Exhibits
This is a book full of highly useful ideas for creating digital collections and exhibits in your library—yes, even your law library. It is suitable both for beginners and those who may have more advanced technology knowledge and skills. This title can be easily read front to back by a novice like myself, or it can be used as a reference by picking and choosing the chapters that pertain to your individual project. . . .Digital Collections and Exhibits is one volume in a series about library technology. After reading this volume, I am interested now in reading the others.