9788323108481 - The Role and Functions of a Modern Academic Library: Proceedings of the Conference Organized on 50th Anniversary of the Nicholas Copernicus University, September 19... (1 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Published in a limited academic edition of 100 copies. Paperback, 307 pages, NOT ex-library. Clean untanned interior with unmarked text. Mild storage wear to outer page edges. Cover shows shelfworn marks and scratches. A couple of small gentle indentations to lower spine and minor wrinkles to lower edge, else spine uncreased. --- The papers presented in this volume range widely across the whole landscape of higher education and the role of libraries and librarians in it. They range from the truly visionary to those based on practical experience. They tackle aspects of the electronic library from electronic publishing to collection development; from organisational changes which might result from more computer based services to the development of special services. (.) Amongst the range of issues addressed, the underlying theme is undoubtedly the impact of the information superhighway on the role and functions of librarians. Is there a role for the librarian in an increasingly paperless, virtual library?