Libraries and identity : the role of institutional self-image and identity in the emergence of new types of libraries /
Libraries and Identity summarizes the role of institutional identity in the emergence of new types of libraries such as joint-use libraries and digital libraries. Professional and institutional identity has shown to be one of the most problematic, yet overlooked issues to deal with when traditional...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Witney :
Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd,
2010.
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Colección: | Chandos information professional series.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | Libraries and Identity summarizes the role of institutional identity in the emergence of new types of libraries such as joint-use libraries and digital libraries. Professional and institutional identity has shown to be one of the most problematic, yet overlooked issues to deal with when traditional libraries such as public libraries and academic libraries develop into new shapes. The author clearly outlines the importance of identity in making change and innovation in libraries understandable. Based on original research the book comprehensively explore the role of identity as a trigger for change and development in libraries. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (1 ebook (xiii, 111 pages)) |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-107) and index. |
ISBN: | 9781780630335 1780630336 9781843345411 1843345412 1843345420 9781843345428 |