Rene J. Erlandson is the director of virtual services at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) libraries, with oversight of computer systems, digital asset management, digital collection development, electronic resource management, emerging technologies, library systems, network infrastructure, and Web development. Prior to joining the University of Nebraska faculty, she worked at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and Iowa State University for two decades. As the senior cataloger and project coordinator for the Library of Congress-administered Illinois Newspaper Project at UIUC, she visited many small libraries throughout the state of Illinois and was often consulted on technology questions by librarians working in those libraries.

Technology for Small and One-Person Libraries: A LITA Guide--eEditions e-book
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- About the Authors
For those working in a small library, particularly one that may have little technical support, a foundational knowledge of technology is crucial. Written for librarians, library staff, and administrators at libraries serving populations of 15,000 or less, this LITA guide shows how to successfully develop, implement, sustain, and grow technology initiatives. The contributors draw from personal experience in rural libraries and regional state university libraries to offer guidance for making sound technology decisions. Whether looking for a quick answer or starting an in-depth technology project, readers will quickly find basic information on the full range of library technology, organized into chapters with numerous headings for easy scanning. Topics include
- An overview of library technology basics
- Electronic resource fundamentals, including a look at licensing issues
- Webpage development, Open-source (OS) applications, and a six-step plan for social media and social networking
- How to create and sustain an effective technology strategy
Part I Library Technology Basics
Technology Plan Fundamentalsby Rene J. Erlandson
Hardware and Softwareby Rene J. Erlandson
Infrastructure/Networkingby Scott Childers
Integrated Library Systemsby Rachel A. Erb
Part II e-Resources
Fundamentals of Electronic Resources
by Rachel A. Erb
Licensing Electronic Resources
by Rachel A. Erb
Part III The Virtual Library
Web Page Developmentby Rene J. Erlandson
Social Media and Social Networkingby Rene J. Erlandson
Open-Source Applicationsby Rachel A. Erb
Digital Collectionsby Nicci Westbrook
Finding Help and Keeping Up with Changing Technology in Librariesby Rene J. Erlandson