Michel, Jason Paul.
Web Service APIs and Libraries. Chicago: ALA, 2013. 025.0422
Miche ISBN 978-0838911822
This book shows how to enhance an
institution's presence on the Web with tools that integrate a variety of handy,
popular programs. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are software
tools that help different programs work together, and Michel shows readers how
to integrate these into existing library websites as well as use them to launch
new kinds of services. With step by step guidance, this book
- Uses real-world examples to show how APIs can be used to promote library materials and events, visualize data, educate patrons, and mobilize library services
- Demonstrates how to create and manage widgets for photo galleries, instant reporting on computer/printer availability, featured book titles and book reviews from library users, tracking usage data, and many other library functions
- Includes instructions for working with popular tools such as Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Google Charts, OCLC, Wordpress, Goodreads, LibraryThing, and the Hathi Trust
- Provides plentiful screenshots, snippets of HTML code, and easy-to-follow samples to ensure that even novices will feel comfortable integrating APIs into their marketing plans
