Times have changed and library institutions struggle to maintain relevancy in the Information Age. With the inescapable presence of harnessing technologies for information management and access, the role of the library has increased in importance within academic institutions and public communities. Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments brings into focus the new responsibility libraries have in meeting patron needs, specifically with the use of emerging technologies. Highlighting the concepts of collection management, library space planning, and information technologies; this book is a critical guide for library professionals, para-professionals, as well as researchers who wish to meet the diverse needs of patrons in ever-changing societies.
ABSTRACT Along with the shift from print to digital formats, information
technologies are significantly affecting today's libraries. New technologies and
concepts such as mobile devices, social networking sites, communication and
interactive tools, and ... INTRODUCTION The modern ability of individuals and
organizations, through the use of computers and networks, ... information around
the world in a relatively short DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4739-8.ch004 period of
time has been the ...