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After the book : information services for the twenty-first century /
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| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Kidlington :
Chandos Publishing,
2014.
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| Series: | Chandos information professional series.
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| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- Cover; After the Book: Information services for the twenty-first century; Copyright; Contents; List of figures and tables; Figures; Tables; List of abbreviations; About the author; 1 The challenge of electronic resources; Defining the problem; The library in context; Making the case for solutions; 2 Diversions and half measures; Library as place; Finding new efficiencies for print; The hybrid library; 3 The problem for libraries in the twenty-first century: the need to accept a paradigm shift; Print fetishism: information as object; IT and the library.
- The emergence of new information profession(s)A tale of three libraries; 4 Solving the problem, part 1: professional identity and preparation; Redefining the librarian as a professional; Reforming higher education for LIS; Beyond rhetoric: developing a new professional culture; Teaching the teachers: outreach to academia; 5 Solving the problem, part 2: reorganizing libraries to serve users; Reorganizing to optimize electronic resources management; Collections and spaces in transition; Changing services; Who works for the library?; Planning and administration.
- Organization plans for electronic libraries in the twenty-first century6 Solving the problem, part 3: adapting to scarcity; Acquiring access; Working with content providers; How consortia and other organizations can help; Managing perceptions of libraries; Sustainability and assessment; 7 The digital divide; Fundamental problems; Outreach and organizational culture; Library as defender of the public record; Information for the poor: managing social responsibility; 8 Conclusion; General transition plan to the electronic library; Finding the right balance in infrastructure and personnel.