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Betting on the future? Double down on libraries

Norm Medeiros (Magill Library, Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania, USA)

OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives

ISSN: 1065-075X

Article publication date: 4 February 2014

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Abstract

Purpose

This article aims to describe three recent books that forecast the future of libraries.

Design/methodology/approach

The article focuses on the transformative changes taking place in collections and technical services.

Findings

The article finds that open access has secured a strong foothold in the information world.

Originality/value

The article provides a vision of the future that is largely positive for libraries.

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Citation

Medeiros, N. (2014), "Betting on the future? Double down on libraries", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 30 No. 1, pp. 2-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-10-2013-0034

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2014, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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