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Repackaging Libraries for Survival
Climbing Out of the Box
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...
To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
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The Emerging Research Library
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...
To Be Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
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Bridging the Gap
Connecting Users to Digital Contents
The amount of digital information that libraries need to manage effectively for the benefit of users is constantly increasing. This book discusses in detail how library administrators can better handle this growing abundance of information, as well as effective ways to allow library users easy...
Published August 18th 2009 by Routledge
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Print vs. Digital
The Future of Coexistence
Libraries are currently confronted by the challenges of managing increasing amounts of electronic information. Print vs. Digital: The Future of Coexistence presents the expert perspectives of eight of America’s leading library administrators on ways to effectively manage digital flow and offers...
Published September 25th 2007 by Routledge
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Digital Information and Knowledge Management
New Opportunities for Research Libraries
Digital Information and Knowledge Management examines how academic librarians can use knowledge management to provide an increasing amount of electronic information to an expanding user base. Several of the country’s leading library administrators analyze these vital issues from the perspectives of...
Published May 29th 2007 by Routledge
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Collection Management and Strategic Access to Digital Resources
The New Challenges for Research Libraries
Learn to better control costs for print and digital resourcesfrom recognized leaders in library administration!Academic libraries have been using electronic resources for several years, yet library administrators still find that the evolution from print to digital takes meticulous planning....
Published June 16th 2005 by Routledge
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Improved Access to Information
Portals, Content Selection, and Digital Information
Connect patrons with the information they seek with these promising electronic tools! Improved Access to Information: Portals, Content Selection, and Digital Information focuses on how you can improve access to information using electronic reference resources. This book features nine of America&...
Published June 8th 2004 by Routledge
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Electronic Resources and Collection Development
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...
Published April 2nd 2003 by Routledge
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Research Collections and Digital Information
Learn how electronic texts can save you money!The new technologies that have revolutionized information storage and retrieval demand commensurate changes in librarianship. Research Collections and Digital Information explores the practical and theoretical impact of new information technologies on...
Published August 19th 2001 by Routledge
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Management for Research Libraries Cooperation
Follow the development of the Research Library Project as it changes the way libraries operate! The 1990s were a decade of increased institutional cooperation among university research libraries, in great part due to spiraling serials costs. Management for Research Libraries Cooperation offers a...
Published January 9th 2001 by Routledge