Edited by sought-after educator, Library Journal columnist, emerging-technology information consultant, and librarian Ellyssa Kroski, The Tech Set is a series of ten start-to-finish primers to help librarians implement essential technologies and tools to deliver outstanding new services and remain relevant in the digital age. Written specifically for the library environment, each expert Tech Set author presents an easy-to-grasp, application-friendly guide dedicated to a specific technology.

Tech Set Podcast

Check out the audio excerpt from Ellyssa’s recent interview with Maurice Coleman for 'T for Training'

*T is for Training is a cooperative effort wrangled by a crew nominally led by Maurice Coleman aka baldgeekinmd and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. Based on a work at www.talkshoe.com.*


What Titles and Technologies Are Included in The Tech Set?

1. Next-Gen Library Catalogs by Marshall Breeding
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2. Mobile Technology and Libraries by Jason Griffey
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3. Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries by Robin M. Hastings
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4. Library Videos and Webcasts by Sean Robinson
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5. Wikis for Libraries by Lauren Pressley
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6. Technology Training in Libraries by Sarah Houghton-Jan
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7. A Social Networking Primer for Librarians by Cliff Landis
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8. Library Camps and Unconferences by Steve Lawson
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9. Gaming in Libraries by Kelly Czarnecki
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10. Effective Blogging for Libraries by Connie Crosby
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What's in this Wiki?

All ten Tech Set authors will regularly be posting content, media, and more to help you make the most of each technology in your library. You can click on each author's individual page to the left, or check out recent updates, photos, and media to the right.

Click the links below to find out more about each Tech Set Title. 1. Next-Gen Library Catalogs 2. Mobile Technology and Libraries 3. Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries 4. Library Videos and Webcasts 5. Wikis for Libraries 6. Technology Training in Libraries 7. A Social Networking Primer for Librarians 8. Library Camps and Unconferences 9. Gaming in Libraries 10. Effective Blogging for Libraries