EXPLORING DIGITAL LIBRARIES Foundations, practice, prospects

• Main Author: Calhoun, Karen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Facet Publishing 2014; ©2014
• Subjects: Digital libraries; Libraries > Special collections > Electronic information resources
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• Physical Description: xxix, 322 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-309) and index.
• ISBN: 9781783303069; 9781856048200; 1856048209

A landmark textbook on digital libraries for LIS students, educators and practising information professionals throughout the world. Exploring Digital Libraries is a highly readable, thought-provoking authorative and in-depth treatment of the digital library arena that provides an up-to-date overview of the progress, nature and future impact of digital libraries, from their collections and technology-centred foundations over two decades ago to their emergent, community-centred engagement with the social web. This essential textbook: * Brings students and working librarians up to date on the progress, nature and impact of digital libraries, bridging the gap since the publication of the best-known digital library texts * Frames digital library research and practice in the context of the social web and makes the case for moving beyond collections to a new emphasis on libraries' value to their communities * Introduces several new frameworks and novel syntheses that elucidate digital library themes, suggest strategic directions, and break new ground in the digital library literature. * Calls a good deal of attention to digital library research, but is written from the perspective of strategy and in-depth experience * Provides a global perspective and integrates material from many sources in one place - the chapters on open repositories and hybrid libraries draw together past, present and prospective work in a way that is unique in the literature. Readership: Exploring Digital Libraries suits the needs of a range of readers, from working librarians and library leaders to LIS students and educators, or anyone who wants a highly readable and thought-provoking overview of the field and its importance to the future of libraries.