Finding a niche

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this paper is to spotlight the numerous ways librarians publish in the electronic environment.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper surveys several web sites written by or about librarians or libraries.

Findings

The study finds that while librarians still publish in traditional print formats, the narrow scope of many of their topics lend themselves to web‐based publishing better.

Originality/value

Even when an author's efforts may result in a book, the narrow focus of a topic, coupled with the stagnate nature of a printed work, are barriers to new or updated information. Web‐based publications, both in tandem and independent of print, provide a dynamic environment to keep information up‐to‐date and current. The web also provides an opportunity to publish material that otherwise would not be published.

Citation

Maxymuk, J. (2006), "Finding a niche", The Bottom Line, Vol. 19 No. 3, pp. 152-155. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450610682572