Description
Book SynopsisPresents a critical examination of major issues facing colleges and universities and the unique challenges their libraries face.
The Changing Academic Library can be used as a text in library and information science courses, as well as an introduction for new professionals and academic administrators.
Trade ReviewEvery academic librarian needs to have access to or own a copy of this book ..."" —
ARBAonlineTable of Contents
- 1. Introduction and a Little History
- 2. The State of Higher Education
- 3. Organizational Culture and Higher Education
- 4. Governance
- 5. The Organization and Management of Academic Libraries
- 6. Libraries and Money
- 7. The System of Scholarly Communication
- 8. Collections and Access
- 9. Digital Information and Academic Libraries
- 10. The Communities of the Academic Library
- 11. The Academic Librarian
- 12. A Look Ahead
- References
- Index
