Transforming Research Libraries for the Global Knowledge Society (Chandos Information Professional Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843345943 ISBN 13: 9781843345947

Publisher: Chandos Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Transforming Research Libraries for the Global Knowledge Society explores critical aspects of research library transformation needed for successful transition into the 21st century multicultural environment. The book is written by leaders in the field who have real world experience with transformational change and thought-provoking ideas for the future of research libraries, academic librarianship, research collections, and the changing nature of global scholarship within a higher education context.

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About the Author

Barbara I. Dewey is Dean of Libraries, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. From 1987 until 2000 she held several administrative positions at the University of Iowa Libraries including Director, Information and Research Services and finally Interim University Librarian. Prior to her work at Iowa she held positions at Indiana University, Northwestern University, and Minnesota Valley Regional Library in Mankato, Minnesota. She is the author or editor of six books and has published articles and presented papers on research library topics including digital libraries, diversity, technology, user education, fundraising, organizational development and human resources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chandos Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843345943
• ISBN 13: 9781843345947
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: Dewey Barbara I.