
The Library in the 21st Century
Peter Brophy(Author)
Facet Publishing
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 15. September 2007
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-85604-606-0 (ISBN)
Description
Social, cultural and technological developments are revolutionizing library services. The way ahead for the profession is now generally seen as a practical blend of traditional and electronic materials with integrated support services which fit seamlessly into users' normal ways of working. This is leading to a fundamental rethinking of the role of the library in society. Drawing on the author's recent research, this timely second edition of The Library in the Twenty-first Centuryoffers a clear new model of how traditional and electronic sources can co-exist in the library of the future, building on the previous work by focusing on the library as a vehicle for encouraging creativity as well as a provider of information resources. It is now commonplace that libraries have a major role to play as expert intermediaries, helping users to gain access to the tools needed for effective acquisition and use of information, within the broader context of the networked information world. But it is beginning to be recognized that they still have a profounder role within their communities, and this book emphasizes that beyond the intermediary role is the vital requirement to promote understanding and engagement. Written by one of our most experienced librarians and drawing on a range of international research and development experience, this authoritative work offers the following topics: * libraries in the modern world * the view from the sectors * cross-sectoral models * the profession's view * digital libraries * what is a good library? * linking users to resources * beyond the intermediary * the library user * the information universe. Readership: This incisive text, supported by an extensive glossary and bibliography, proposes a practical agenda of issues for the information profession to tackle, and is essential reading for both established library practitioners and LIS students, as well as for library managers and administrators across all sectors.
Reviews / Votes
"This is readable, high-quality publishing." -- Library Association RecordMore details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Professional Practice & Development
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
557 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85604-606-0 (9781856046060)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
11/2000
Library Association Publishing
€69.46
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Person
Peter Brophy BSc HonFCLIP FCLIP FRSA FHEA is Professor of Information Management in the Department of Information and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he is also Director of the Centre for Research in Library and Information Management (CERLIM).
Content
PART 1: WHAT IS A LIBRARY? 1. Libraries in the modern world 2. What is a library? The view from the sectors 3. What is a library? Cross-sectoral models 4. What is a library? The profession's view 5. What is a library? Digital libraries 6. What is a good library? PART 2: FUTURE LIBRARIES 7. Linking users to resources 8. Beyond the intermediary 9. The library user 10. The information universe 11. Envoi.