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The Invisible Library: Paradox of the Global Information Infrastructure.
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Borgman, Christine L. – Library Trends, 2003
Presents four challenges faced by libraries and proposes research designs to address each of them. The challenges involve: invisible infrastructure; content and collections; preservation and access; and institutional boundaries. Proposes a mixture of research methods that includes surveys, case studies, documentary analyses, and policy analyses.…
Descriptors: Library Collections, Library Development, Library Policy, Library Research
What Is the Best Model of Reference Service?
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Tyckoson, David A. – Library Trends, 2001
Examines how to determine the best model of reference service. Highlights include: libraries and community; components of reference service; inherent values of reference service; conflicting values and models of service; technology and change; new models and old values; and the "right" model of reference service. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Dissemination, Information Services, Information Technology
Research Questions for the Digital Era Library.
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Marcum, Deanna B. – Library Trends, 2003
Examines three essential questions and suggests areas for research in each: (1) How are digital resource users best served: What resources will they want? How will they want to use them? What services will most enhance use? (2) What elements are required for a coherent preservation strategy covering resources both digital and traditional? (3) What…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Sources, Librarians, Library Collection Development
Long Live Old Reference Services and New Technologies.
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Katz, Bill – Library Trends, 2001
Reference service technology has passed its first stage of insuring more accurate, rapid delivery of information. The second revolution underway will improve on both acquisition and retrieval of data. New technologies must fit into traditional reference service goals. The human should be given first priority. (Contains 46 references.) (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Services, Information Technology, Library Development
The Marketing Audit: Baseline for Action.
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Cram, Laura – Library Trends, 1995
For libraries to succeed, a clear understanding of what services are in demand is necessary. The SWOT analysis technique for evaluating an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats is examined, and barriers to effective diagnosis are discussed. (AEF)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Information Services, Evaluation Methods, Identification
The Emerging Reference Paradigm: A Vision of Reference Services in a Complex Information Environment.
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Fritch, John W.; Mandernack, Scott B. – Library Trends, 2001
The complexity of the information environment, and more uncontrolled distribution and access, lead to new issues for users. Reference services, with a stronger instructional role, must become more proactive in providing a fully developed repertoire of services responsive to the multifaceted queries facing librarians today. (Contains 31…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Information Literacy, Information Services
The Acquisitions Culture Wars.
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Shreeves, Edward – Library Trends, 2000
Librarians have paid insufficient attention to the conflict on college and university campuses about the role of print and digital resources in the library of the future. Effective communication with all sectors of the academic community, especially those maintaining a strong loyalty to books, will be essential as hybrid print and digital…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Electronic Libraries