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definitions at the end of each chapter do little to support the reader; many general terms Book reviews such as social media and social networking are repeated, and definitions are inconsistent. Similarly, the index, which at two pages is relatively light for a 388 pp text, provides limited support. The two-column presentation is difficult to read, and at times, the quality of the writing and editing is below what a reader might expect of an academic endeavour. Despite these limitations, this is a rich resource and timely publication for LIS professionals and academics with an interest in the use of social media in the developing world and Africa, in particular, which the book explains is currently experiencing a social networking boom. Although the editor makes claims for the value of this “hands-on ‘how to’” book for practitioners, its size, price and presentation make it better suited as a resource for LIS education. Donelle McKinley Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand The Top Technologies Every Librarian Should Know: A LITA Guide Edited by Kenneth J. Varnum ALA TechSource Chicago 144 pp. US$70.00 soft cover ISBN 978-0-8389-1228-7 Review DOI 10.1108/EL-08-2015-0159 Technological advances and their eventual impact on library user services
The Electronic Library – Emerald Publishing
Published: Feb 1, 2016
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