Posted on July 10, 2014 at 12:24 PM by Brian Herder
Exploring Digital Libraries: Foundations, Practice, Prospects (2014)
Karen Calhoun
Item Number: 978-1-55570-985-3
Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
Calhoun’s textbook is a highly readable, thought-provoking authoritative
and in-depth treatment of the digital library arena. It provides an
up-to-date overview of the progress, nature and future impact of digital
libraries, from their collections and technology-centered foundations
over two decades ago to their emergent, community-centered engagement
with the social web. This landmark text
- Brings students and working librarians up to date on the progress,
nature and impact of digital libraries, bridging the gap since the
publication of the best-known digital library texts
- Frames digital library research and practice in the context of the
social web and makes the case for moving beyond collections to a new
emphasis on libraries’ value to their communities
- Introduces several new frameworks and novel syntheses that elucidate
digital library themes, suggest strategic directions, and break new
ground in the digital library literature
- Calls attention to digital library research, but is written from the perspective of strategy and in-depth experience
- Provides a global perspective and integrates material from many sources
in one place - the chapters on open repositories and hybrid libraries
draw together past, present and prospective work in a way that is unique
in the literature
Exploring Digital Libraries suits the needs of a range of
readers, from working librarians and library leaders to LIS students and
educators, or anyone who wants a highly readable and thought-provoking
overview of the field and its importance to the future of libraries.