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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Format: | eBook |
Language: | Inglés |
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Oxford :
Chandos
2011.
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Edition: | 1st edition |
Series: | Chandos information professional series
Chandos Information Professional Series |
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628787406719 |
Summary: | 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 |
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Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (195 p.) |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781780632629 |