Information Technology & Libraries

A Future for Academic Libraries

Roy J. Adams

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Routledge
30 August 2024

Automation of library & information processes; Library & information services; Higher & further education, tertiary education

Series: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1986, Information Technology & Libraries explores some of the issues, problems, and opportunities presented to librarians with the development of information technology.

Charting the development of information technology in libraries in a historical context, the book examines the possible changes in the way society will operate and the effects on the higher education system as a background to library service. It discusses the external networks bringing in data from institution to use and the local networks which will distribute and add to the data. These will change the way libraries operate and the mechanisms employed by members of the institution to gather and analyse information. The volume, therefore, looks forward to the future of the library and the attendant effects on users, structures, management, and staff. It highlights the key issues for the library manager, and the requirements for library staff education, training, and skills.

This book will be of interest to students and researchers of library & information science, library skills and education.

By: Roy J. Adams
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9781032827216
ISBN 10: 1032827211
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 30 August 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. A Historical Perspective 2. I.T. and Libraries in the mid 1980’s 3. The Higher Education Environment 4. External Networks 5. Local Networks 6. A Future for Libraries 7. The Effects on Library Structures 8. Management Issues 9. Staffing Requirements 10. Conclusions

Roy J. Adams was Sub-Librarian, Technical Services at Leicester Polytechnic.