Betting on the future? Double down on libraries
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 4 February 2014
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.
Keywords
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
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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