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Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes
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- English
- PDF
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eBook - PDF
Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes
About this book
This edited collection presents insightful, praxis-driven research on how libraries are responding to evolving trends in information and library sciences.
The authors-experts from the fields of library and information science as well as related disciplines including sociology and communication technologies-examine key issues facing libraries, including budget constraints and resource allocation, changing user expectations, and emerging technologies. Utilizing a range of methodologies, including qualitative, mixed-method, and quantitative approaches, contributors demystify the challenges facing modern libraries and offer practical solutions to help libraries thrive in a world of constant disruption.
The authors-experts from the fields of library and information science as well as related disciplines including sociology and communication technologies-examine key issues facing libraries, including budget constraints and resource allocation, changing user expectations, and emerging technologies. Utilizing a range of methodologies, including qualitative, mixed-method, and quantitative approaches, contributors demystify the challenges facing modern libraries and offer practical solutions to help libraries thrive in a world of constant disruption.
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Yes, you can access Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes by Rabiya Ali Faridi,Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & African Politics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Foreword
- Preface
- Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Role of Libraries for the Implementation of Open Science in Latin America: Analysis and Recommendations
- Chapter 2: Mediations in the Federal Public Ministry Library Network: Challenges and Practices
- Chapter 3: Humanoid Robots and Reference Service Delivery in Academic Libraries: A Global Review of Literature
- Chapter 4: Integration of New Technologies into Future African University Libraries
- Chapter 5: Mapping of Scholarly Literature on Covid-19 and Libraries
- Chapter 6: Preparedness of Librarians Toward the Emergence of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Libraries in Africa: A Systematic Mapping Review
- Chapter 7: The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning System in South African Library Science Higher Education
- Chapter 8: Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Durban Library Educational Institution
- Chapter 9: Redefining Library Operations with the Integration of AI Technologies
- Untitled
- Chapter 10: Prospects and Hurdles of e-Publishing in the Era of Social Media in Zimbabwe
- Chapter 11: Reflective Analysis on Implementing Various Technology Implementations within Modern University Library of the UK
- Chapter 12: The Emergence of Green Library: A Transformative Paradigm for Sustainable Development Goals in the Climate Change Era
- Index
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors