Transforming research libraries for the global knowledge society
By: edited by Barbara I. Dewey
Series: Chandos information professional series; Chandos information professional series
Publisher: Chandos Pub.; Chandos Publishing
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
ISBN-13: 9781843345947
Subjects: Research libraries; Aims and objectives; Academic libraries; Technological innovations; Digital libraries; Multicultural education; Sociology of Knowledge
Description: "This forward-looking new resource explores the future of research libraries, academic librarianship, and research collections. Editor Barbara I. Dewey, the Dean of Libraries at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, compiles a team of leading experts to address a broad range of key concepts and ideas that are crucial for successfully transitioning the field of higher education into today's constantly changing multicultural environment. Key chapters include coverage of: transforming services and spaces; key relationships with senior campus administrators; organizational development and leadership; scholarly communications. The deep experience and varied expertise of the authors make this required reading for academic librarians"--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.