A handbook of digital library economics operations, collections and services

• Main Authors: Baker, David 1952- (Author, Editor), Evans, Wendy 1968- (Author, Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Woodhead Publishing 2013; Oxford Chandos Publishing 2013
• Series: Chandos information professional series.
• Subjects: Digital libraries > Economic aspects; Libraries > Electronic information resources; Electronic information resources > Management
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• Physical Description: xxix, 253 pages 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781843346203 (pbk); 1843346206 (pbk)

This book provides a companion volume to Digital Library Economics and focuses on the 'how to' of managing digital collections and services (of all types) with regard to their financing and financial management. The emphasis is on case studies and practical examples drawn from a wide variety of contexts. A Handbook of Digital Library Economics is a practical manual for those involved - or expecting to be involved - in the development and management of digital libraries.