Evolving Web, Evolving Librarian

Amy Benson (Program Director, Digital Services at NELINET, Inc. (benson@nelinet.net))
Robert Favini (Program Director, Educational Services at NELINET, Inc. (favini@nelinet.net))

Library Hi Tech News

ISSN: 0741-9058

Publication date: 1 August 2006

Abstract

Purpose

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To review and discuss significant developments in the evolving Web environment and how these developments impact librarians and library services.

Design/methodology/approach

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The article discusses how four major information industry trends, personalization, self service, mobility, and technology have helped to create a Web environment that is transforming how users are interacting with information and how libraries must adapt.

Findings

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The article puts these four trends in the context of library systems and services, illustrating how the role of the librarian has evolved.

Originality/value

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The examination of the evolving web as it relates to librarians and library services can provide a unique perspective for librarians who are thinking about, or are in the process of evaluating the effectiveness of services to users.

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Citation

Benson, A. and Favini, R. (2006), "Evolving Web, Evolving Librarian", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 23 No. 7, pp. 18-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050610704321

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Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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