The End of Wisdom?: The Future of Libraries in a Digital Age

by David Baker (Editor), WendyEvans (Editor)

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2016
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The End of Wisdom? The Future of Libraries in a Digital Age assembles opinion pieces, forecasts, strategy options, and case studies from leading worldwide politicians, academics, educators, authors, publishers, captains of industry, senior public sector workers, library directors, IT gurus and other key players in the field of information provision who discuss their views on the hypothesis surrounding the end of libraries and the death of books. The contributions - ranging in length from 500 to 2000 words are analyzed and summarized to create a rich picture of current trends and likely futures for libraries of all types, with digital options discussed in detail.

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The End of Wisdom? The Future of Libraries in a Digital Age assembles opinion pieces, forecasts, strategy options, and case studies from leading worldwide politicians, academics, educators, authors, publishers, captains of industry, senior public sector workers, library directors, IT gurus and other key players in the field of information provision who discuss their views on the hypothesis surrounding the end of libraries and the death of books. The contributions - ranging in length from 500 to 2000 words are analyzed and summarized to create a rich picture of current trends and likely futures for libraries of all types, with digital options discussed in detail.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Published: 15 May 2016
ISBN 10: 0081001428
ISBN 13: 9780081001424
Book Overview: Much has been written about the end of libraries and the death of the book, leading to this comprehensive compilation that assembles opinion pieces, forecasts, strategy options, and case studies from leaders around the world who, together, create a rich picture of current trends and the likely future of libraries of all types

Media Reviews

If you want to take a step back and look at where libraries from across the world and in different sectors are going, then you will find dipping into this book very stimulating. --Health Libraries Group Newsletter

Author Bio

Wendy Evans is the Head of Library at the University of St. Mark and St John, UK. She has published and lectured in the field of electronic journal and database usage, access versus ownership of journals, and has already co-edited and co-authored four books with David Baker. Professor David Baker has published widely in the field of Library and Information Studies, with eighteen monographs and over 100 articles to his credit. He has spoken worldwide at numerous conferences, led workshops and seminars. His other key professional interest and expertise has been in the field of human resources, where he has also been active in major national projects.