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Reflecting on the Future of Academic and Public Libraries

Reflecting on the Future of Academic and Public Libraries

by Peter Hemon and Joseph R. Matthews
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Publication Date: 01/03/2013
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Academic and public libraries are much different today than they were even 15 years ago. And with even bigger changes on the horizon, what lies in store? In this systematic attempt to speak to academic and public librarians about the future of library services, Hernon and Matthews invite a raft of contributors to step back and envision the type of future library that will generate excitement and enthusiasm among users and stakeholders. Anyone interested in the future of libraries, especially library managers, will be engaged and stimulated as the contributors:

Examine the current state of the library, summarizing existing literature on the topic to sketch in historical background

Project into the future, using SWOT analysis, environmental scans, and other techniques to posit how library infrastructure (such as staff, collections, technology, and facilities) can adapt in the decades ahead

Construct potential scenarios that library leaders can use to forge paths for their own institutions.

The collection of knowledge and practical wisdom in this book will help academic and public libraries find ways to honour their missions while planning for the broader institutional changes already underway.


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: Library managers, academic and public librarians, LIS students and academics and anyone interested in the future of libraries.
ISBN:
9781856049481
9781856049481
Category:
Library
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-03-2013
Language:
English
Publisher:
Facet Publishing
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
230.17x155.57x14.27mm
Weight:
0.16kg

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