Convergence of libraries and technology organizations new information support models

This book describes and discusses the convergence of library and technology support in higher education. Over the past 15 years, a number of institutions have pursued merging library and technology services into a single information support organization. These mergers have taken different forms, but...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Barth, Christopher D. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Chandos 2011.
Edición:1st edition
Colección:Chandos information professional series
Chandos Information Professional Series
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Sumario:This book describes and discusses the convergence of library and technology support in higher education. Over the past 15 years, a number of institutions have pursued merging library and technology services into a single information support organization. These mergers have taken different forms, but all seek to redefine information support in a 21st century model that promotes the interdisciplinary use of information. The coming years will see significant change affect libraries with the continuing disruption of the Internet and digitally-based services. Coupled with economic pressures, librar
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (195 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781780632629