Today's libraries are taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies such as flat panel displays using touch, sound, and hands-free motions to design amazing exhibits using everything from simple computer hardware to advanced technologies such as the Microsoft Kinect. Libraries of all types are striving to add new interactive experiences for their patrons through exciting digital exhibits, both online and off. Digital Collections and Exhibits takes away the mystery of designing stunning digital exhibits to spotlight library treasures by walking the reader through implementation projects that are sure to astound and impress. This collection of easy-to-follow instructions will give readers the knowledge and confidence to create and design their very own extraordinary digital exhibits. Readers will learn: How to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Omeka.netHow to Create a Hands-Free Digital Exhibit Showcase with Microsoft KinectHow to Create a Digital Exhibit Using Open ExhibitsHow to Create 3D Objects and Add them to Online Exhibits
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Juan Denzer is Engineering and Computer Sciences Librarian at Syracuse University. He is a graduate of Binghamton University with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a master's degree in Library and Information Science at Buffalo University. He is the author of Digital Collections and Exhibits and has contributed to Escape Rooms and Other Immersive Experiences in the Library and 63 Ready-to-Use Maker Projects. He has presented at 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.
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Foreword by Ellyssa Kroski
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter One: An Introduction to Digital Collections and Exhibits
Chapter Two: Getting Started with Digital Collections and Exhibits
Chapter Three: Tools and Applications
Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies
Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Digital Collections and Exhibits
Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks
Chapter Seven: Future Trends
Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading
Index
About the Author