| FEATURES |
How to Ensure Our Library Systems Are Horse-High, Bull-Strong, and Pig-Tight
By Janetta Waterhouse |
Page 6 |
Why Mission-Critical Systems Are Critical to the Future of Academic Libraries
By Cyril Oberlander |
Page 14 |
Your Guide to Meebo Options: Virtual Reference Summer Meltdown and Fall Shakeout
By William Breitbach |
Page 16 |
| DEPARTMENTS |
Editor’s Notes
Platforms and Promises
By Dick Kaser |
Page 4 |
Online Treasures
What Library Services Are Mission-Critical?
By Janet L. Balas |
Page 34 |
| News Desk |
Page 35 |
Noted & Quoted
By Celeste Peterson-Sloss |
Page 36 |
Tech Tips for Every Librarian
iPad Apps Cheaper (or Free) by the Dozen
By Donna F. Ekart |
Page 38 |
Books to Check Out
By Celeste Peterson-Sloss |
Page 40 |
| COLUMNS |
The Digital Strategist
Bandwidth, Broadband, and Planning for Public Access
By Helene Blowers |
Page 24 |
Building Digital Libraries
Twitter and Facebook Open the Door to Collaboration
By Terence K. Huwe |
Page 27 |
The Systems Librarian
Managing Mission-Critical Infrastructure
By Marshall Breeding |
Page 30 |
| SPECIAL SECTIONS |
How to Write for CIL |
Page 5 |
| Internet Librarian 2012 Conference Overview |
Page 11 |
