In our cages with golden bars
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 1 October 2006
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to postulates on the current limitations of digital libraries, and what digital libraries might be if librarians and digital library developers thought about digital libraries differently.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is in the form of an experiential commentary.
Findings
The paper finds that libraries should be more accepting of change and embrace the digital world.
Originality/value
This paper seeks to move the thinking about the future of digital libraries beyond its current scope. It should be of interest to digital library developers, librarians, and information scientists.
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Citation
Frumkin, J. (2006), "In our cages with golden bars", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 247-248. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750610706952
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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