New Report on Research Libraries in the Digital Age
Professional Reading Shelf and Listening Station (3 Items) Research Libraries
Source: Council on Library and Information Resources Full-Text, Diffuse Libraries: Emergent Roles for the Research Library in the Digital Age
From the abstract, "Research libraries are taking on a range of new roles in the digital age as they become more deeply engaged in the creation and dissemination of knowledge. While some of these roles are extensions of traditional library activity, others are largely new. Wendy Lougee, university librarian at the University of Minnesota, explores some of these emerging functions in this report." 32 pages pdf. Direct to Full-Text
-- Libraries
Source: WAMU-FM, Washington D.C. Listen Online, "Future of Libraries"
From a WAMU Radios Public Interest program. Aired 8/20/02. From the blurb, "These days, students come to college armed with laptops, cell phones and PDAs. So where do books fit into the equation? A look at the evolving role of university libraries, whether electronic archives will be there when students need them, and how new technology affects learning." Helen Spalding from ACRL, Pat MacGuire from Trinity College, and Dr. Anthony (Tony) Paustian from the Des Moines Area Community College are guests on the show. Thanks to LISNews.Com for the tip. See Also: Direct to Audio
-- Librarianship New Issue, Cites & Insights (Vol. 2 No. 12)
The September issue Walt Crawford's publication is now available.
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