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Five Grand Challenges for Library Research.

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Buckland, Michael K. – Library Trends, 2003

Five Grand Challenges are proposed for library research: (1) Library service: Could library services be made more meaningful? (2) Library theory: Who knew what when? (3) Library design: Have digital libraries been designed backwards? (4) Library values: How neutral can libraries be? (5) Library communities: How do communities differ? (AEF)

Descriptors: Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Library Development

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