The chapters included in this book were developed from papers presented at "The Emerging Research Library: Our Role in the Digital Future" Conference sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Libraries. These chapters explore the emergence of a new form of academic library and the challenging issues we face as a profession because of the changing role of the academic library. Issues discussed include the changing profession, new publishing models, the reallocation of spaces, the preservation of past knowledge, changing user behaviours, and improving access to information. This book also...
The chapters included in this book were developed from papers presented at "The Emerging Research Library: Our Role in the Digital Future" Conferen...
Research libraries face many challenges in today's declining economy. The essays in this book explore these challenges and were originally delivered at a conference entitled "Climbing Out of the Box: Repackaging Libraries for Survival," sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Libraries and held March 4-5, 2010, in Oklahoma City. The authors, recognized leaders in academic librarianship, broach sensitive, but necessary, discussions in how academic libraries provide services and resources today while planning for the future. As academic libraries continue to transform, each of the cases...
Research libraries face many challenges in today's declining economy. The essays in this book explore these challenges and were originally delivered a...
This essential book examines how digital formats are changing libraries today. With chapters from leading academic deans and directors, directors of national organizations of library professionals, and book/serials vendors, this book explores digital books and what they mean to libraries; digital resources and copyrights; digital technology; cooperation between libraries; how digital technology can facilitate on-campus research partnerships; and the extent to which academic libraries are embracing electronic publications.
This essential book examines how digital formats are changing libraries today. With chapters from leading academic deans and directors, directors of n...
Examine the effects electronic resources have on your library! Electronic Resources and Collection Development examines how the transition to electronic resources in academic libraries has impacted traditional collection development policies and practices. Nine acclaimed librarians present their perspectives on the growing trend toward digital materials acquisition that is tipping the scales in favor of access in the ownership vs. access debate. The book provides insights on the use of electronic resources in major research libraries from data collection by JSTOR, a leading provider of...
Examine the effects electronic resources have on your library! Electronic Resources and Collection Development examines how the transition to electron...
Examine the effects electronic resources have on your library! Electronic Resources and Collection Development examines how the transition to electronic resources in academic libraries has impacted traditional collection development policies and practices. Nine acclaimed librarians present their perspectives on the growing trend toward digital materials acquisition that is tipping the scales in favor of access in the ownership vs. access debate. The book provides insights on the use of electronic resources in major research libraries from data collection by JSTOR, a leading provider of...
Examine the effects electronic resources have on your library! Electronic Resources and Collection Development examines how the transition to electron...
