{"product_id":"exploring-discovery-9781783300969","title":"Exploring Discovery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the context of libraries, \u003cem\u003ediscovery\u003c\/em\u003e is the process of finding appropriate resources to meet an information need. We are in a new age of discovery where technology has enabled today’s researchers to explore increasingly vaster realms of information more efficiently than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat cutting-edge tools and services are emerging from the growing suite of discovery interfaces and indexes? Where is \u003cem\u003ediscovery\u003c\/em\u003e going, and what tools and techniques are emerging as standard elements in the library technology toolbox? \u003cem\u003eExploring Discovery\u003c\/em\u003e examines the range of discovery-focused tools and technologies being deployed by libraries and provides a series of case studies illustrating the interfaces and technologies that can be used by libraries today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe key topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVendor-provided web scale discovery platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsing discovery vendors in small and mid-sized libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLibraries, archives and museums sharing a single discovery tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCustom discovery systems built with open-source software including Blacklight\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscovery on a shoestring\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntegrating discovery to improve user experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDifferent discovery interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMetadata challenges in discovery services\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOpen Access and discovery tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRegional aggregation and discovery of digital collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will be essential reading for library managers, systems librarians, metadata librarians, digital services librarians, and anyone working in libraries, archives, and museums looking to evaluate, implement, develop, or improve discovery services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605671690476,"sku":"9781783300969","price":153.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783300969-exploring-discovery.jpg?v=1778138707","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/exploring-discovery-9781783300969","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}