Exploring Digital Libraries : Foundations, Practice, Prospects

directions, and break new ground in the digital library literature. - Calls a good deal of 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. Readership: 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. [Publisher's Text]