The new academic librarian [electronic resource] : essays on changing roles and responsibilities / edited by Rebeca Peacock and Jill Wurm.

Contributor(s): Publisher: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013]Description: viii, 202 pagesContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781476613253 (e-book)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 23
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available in printed form ISBN 9780786471539
Summary: 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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9780786471539

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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