Libraries in digital environment: Problems and prospects
| Other Authors: | Swain, Chandrakanta, Satpathy, Sunil, Routray, Bijayalaxmi |
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| Format: | Book NonPeerReviewed application/pdf |
| Bahasa: | eng |
| Terbitan: |
Mahamaya Publishing House, New Delhi
, 2008
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| Online Access: |
http://eprints.rclis.org/11218/1/content.pdf http://eprints.rclis.org/11218/ |
Daftar Isi:
- Digital information promises wide possibilities. The widespread use of IT has completely revolutionized the library systems and services. In this changing library environment, the traditional library systems and services are getting replaced by new techniques such as digital collections, library automation and networking, consortia mode of acquisition, open access initiatives etc. In this changing milieu, libraries and LIS professionals are facing many challenges in regards to new technologies. At the same time, there are also great opportunities for LIS professionals to play an important role of knowledge manager instead of their earlier role as custodians of traditional libraries. With these changes, the course curriculum of Library and Information Science at Bachelor, Master and M.Phil level have also changed to a great extent. This book is intended to help students, teachers, professionals and researchers of LIS in keeping themselves update on recent trends of libraries. It highlights the works of a number of distinguished LIS teachers and professionals and offers fresh perspectives on digital library environment.