TY - BOOK AU - Peacock,Rebeca AU - Wurm,Jill ED - Askews & Holts TI - The new academic librarian: essays on changing roles and responsibilities SN - 9781476613253 (e-book) PY - 2013///] CY - Jefferson, North Carolina PB - McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers KW - Academic librarians KW - United States KW - Effect of technological innovations on KW - Libraries and Museums KW - ukslc KW - Library & information sciences / Museology KW - thema KW - Library & information services KW - Electronic books KW - lcsh N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9780786471539; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - The new essays on today's academic librarians examine above all their functions and responsibilities-since these have greatly changed just in recent years, especially in matters of technology. These librarians-essayists step away from yesterday's stereotypes and explain at length their new roles. From digital resources and special collections, to web development and new outreach initiatives, the topics covered by the essays in this book will reassure new librarians and stimulate prospective librarians as they realise the enhanced and varied positions that are available in the 21st century academic library UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=BradfordC&isbn=9781476613253 ER -