Part of a series of works designed to provide information technology professionals with easy to reference, current, relevant and practical information on emerging topics, this volume on library technologies examines advances in user services and the planning and implementation of advanced "libraries 2.0" integration strategies for modern libraries. Topics discussed include designing for added value in user services, organizational goals and technology, customization, budgeting, and evaluation. The work also examines specific technologies such as ebooks and readers, cloud computing, and virtual environments. Chapters include illustrations and tables as well as useful glossaries of terms. Chow is a professor of library science and Bucknall is the head of library electronic resources and information technologies at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Chandos is an imprint of Woodhead Publishing, Distributed in the US by Neal-Schuman Publishers. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)