Digital Collections and Exhibits

Juan Denzer is a Library Systems Specialist at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York. He is a graduate of Binghamton University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in 2004. He is currently working on this master’s degree in Library and Information Science at Buffalo University online.Before working in the library, Juan worked in the private sector as a Systems Administrator and Developer. He has developed several custom-applications for companies that include an automated-security entry system for a 24 hours gym, a fully automated Ebay listing system, and an inventory-loading system for a small trucking company that supports the Raymond Corporation in Greene NY.Juan have taken his vast knowledge of computer systems and developing software to the library community. He uses it to educate and train faculty and staff. Juan also uses his passion for technology and libraries to give national presentations across the country. Some of the library conferences that he has presented at include Computers in Libraries, IDS Project,and Internet Librarian. He was also invited to speak at the ELI Educause Annual Meeting for his work with the Leap Motion device and Rare Books. He is currently working on an exciting new invention he created called the AR Magic Book, which will help present digital collection in libraries and museums in a whole new way. http://library2.binghamton.edu/news/ARMB/

• Foreword by Ellyssa KroskiPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter One: An Introduction to Digital Collections and Exhibits Chapter Two: Getting Started with Digital Collections and ExhibitsChapter Three: Tools and ApplicationsChapter Four: Library Examples and Case StudiesChapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Digital Collections and ExhibitsChapter Six: Tips and TricksChapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author

This is a book full of highly useful ideas for creating digital collections and exhibits in your library—yes, even your law library. It is suitable both for beginners and those who may have more advanced technology knowledge and skills. This title can be easily read front to back by a novice like myself, or it can be used as a reference by picking and choosing the chapters that pertain to your individual project. . . .Digital Collections and Exhibits is one volume in a series about library technology. After reading this volume, I am interested now in reading the others.