Thompson is a library coordinator within the California State U. system, and she edits this manual on essential core competencies in technologies for librarians who need to remain current on computers, blogs, wikis, digital cameras, library software and the digitizing and scanning of print materials. This volume also stresses basic skills such as customer service, flexibility and even skepticism amid the many technological advances in the field. In addition to offering standards for management and technology, this book also presents programs that have been implemented successfully in several universities to build these core competencies. Special considerations are also provided for other members of library staffs such as non-librarian systems managers and IT professionals. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
