Challenges in the evolution of scientific and technological libraries:adaptation and synergy for survival and success

NIEUWENHUYSEN, Paul. Challenges in the evolution of scientific and technological libraries:adaptation and synergy for survival and success. International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL) (on ligne). In IATUL Proceedings Vol. 14 (New Series) 2004"Library Management in Changing Environment", The Library of Cracow University of Technology, May 30 - June 3, 2004 Kraków, Poland.Consulted the 07-02-07
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Abstract:

A brief overview is presented of some challenges that science and technology libraries have to face, caused by the evolution from classical libraries towards more electronic and digital libraries. This is a consequence of the fast evolution in information and communication technology (ICT) that has lead to more applications of ICT, not only to manage classical libraries, but also to create, distribute and access information resources in digital format through computer networks. (Author's abstract)

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"Introduction

This contribution provides a brief, structured overview of the evolution of existing libraries and of some challenges that this brings to librarians. Classical libraries form the starting point: there information is carried in the form of hard copy documents and information and communication technology is hardly used. At the other end of the scale we see purely digital libraries. Most classical libraries have evolved to hybrid libraries, where we see classical hard copy documents and management methods, as well as more contemporary digital documents and databases, and management systems that are based on computers and computernetworks.

Users expect further evolution and improvement of these hybrid libraries and of the services provided. This creates many challenges for the librarians.

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WHEN?

When should the strategy of libraries change, facing the evolution?

The answer is “permanently” because “change is the only constant” in the world in general and certainly in the field of information creation, distribution, storage, retrieval and usage. For many librarians this is a simple question and an obvious answer. Nevertheless it is a crucial point and it should also be realised that not all managers as well as co-workers can be completely flexible."

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Dublin Core Analysis

DC Title : Challenges in the evolution of scientific and technological libraries:adaptation and synergy for survival and success

DC Creator : NIEUWENHUYSEN, Paul

DC Subject : digital libraries, evolution of libraries, information and communication technology, information literacy, library management

DC Description : A brief overview is presented of some challenges that science and technology libraries have to face, caused by the evolution from classical libraries towards more electronic And digital libraries. This is a consequence of the fast evolution in information and Communication technology (ICT) that has lead to more applications of ICT, not only to manage classical libraries, but also to create, distribute and access information resources in digital format through computer networks.
DC Publisher : International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL)
DC Date : created : 2004-05- 30, 2004-06-03
DC Type : Conference
DC Format : PDF (.pdf)
DC Identifier : http://www.iatul.org/conference/proceedings/vol14/fulltexts/Paul%20Nieuwenhuysen.pdf

DC Language : 'en'
DC Coverage : world