Drones are increasingly used by all types of libraries including academic, public and school. Their availability and use in libraries is increasing, and their future potential to enrich libraries, massive. Are Drones in Your Library's Future? shows librarians how drone technology can best be used to enhance library offerings and programs. The title presents an overview of drones, how they are being used now in different types of library, and how they might be used most effectively in future. The book considers purchase decisions, examples of library drone-use, the application of drones for STEM education within libraries, and in-depth interviews with experts on the latest technology. The title also includes a highly-practical set of resources for those librarians looking to obtain grants for the purchase of drones, and guidance on partnering with schools, universities, and other organizations, to make implementing drones in the library a great success. Considers how drones can best be used in all types of modern library to enhance offerings and programsGives an overview of drone technologies relevant to the libraryPresents real-world examples of drone use in a library environmentConsiders some of the most effective ways of bringing drones into the library, and why doing so is a good ideaProvides a practical resource for librarians and information professionals looking to obtain grants, and guidance on partnerships to get drones into your library INDICE: IntroductionWhat are DronesTypes of Drones Market for DronesRole of Drones in LibrariesInterviews with Experts on the role of drones in librariesDrones in Academic LibrariesOverviewOpportunities and ChallengesExamplesFutureDrones in Public Libraries OverviewOpportunities and ChallengesExamplesFutureDrones in School LibrariesOverviewOpportunities and ChallengesExamplesFuturePartnerships for Drone ImplementationsWhy Building Partnerships is ImportantExamples of PartnershipsSTEMWhat is STEM The Role of STEM in LibrariesExamples of STEM in LibrariesInterviews from Experts on STEMGrantsWhy write grants to obtain dronesWhat grants are available to purchase dronesHow to write grantsGrant resourcesConclusionBibliographyGlossaryDrone Resources for Further ReadingBooks and JournalsWebsitesBlogsPodcastsMeetup GroupsProfessional OrganizationsConferencesAppendicesTips for Getting Started with DronesWhat to Consider Before Implementing Drones in Your LibrarySample Drone ProposalTips on How to Build PartnershipsSample Grant Proposal
- ISBN: 978-0-12-820298-2
- Editorial: Chandos Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 190
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés
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