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Varnum, Kenneth J., 1967-

The top technologies every librarian needs to know / Kenneth J. Varnum.

pages cm.—(A LITA Guide)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-8389-1228-7 (alk. paper)

1. Librarians—Effect of technological innovations on. 2. Library employees—Effect of technological innovations on. 3. Technological literacy. 4. Librarians—In-service training. 5. Library employees—In-service training. 6. Library education. 7. Information technology—Study and teaching. I. Title.

Z682.35.T43V37 2014

025.5'2—dc23

2014006157