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The multimedia librarian in the twenty‐first century: The viewpoint of a university librarian

David Baker (Pro‐Vice‐Chancellor, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK)

Librarian Career Development

ISSN: 0968-0810

Article publication date: 1 October 1998

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Abstract

Academic libraries are at a crossroads. Whether deciding on the pros and cons of converged services or juggling with slashed budgets in a frantic attempt to provide increasing numbers of services to more users. New technology, despite offering wonderful opportunities, changes quicker than the seasons and frequently fails to perform as well as its hype. The author suggests that we should regard this situation as an exciting challenge, rather than a threat. Integrated solutions are discussed and suggestions made as to how best we can balance the old with the new and a question is posed as to whether we can ever overcome the infrastructural problems posed by the Web.

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Baker, D. (1998), "The multimedia librarian in the twenty‐first century: The viewpoint of a university librarian", Librarian Career Development, Vol. 6 No. 10, pp. 3-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/09680819810241814

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