The changing information environment in the media: case study The Guardian/Observer

Abstract

Charts and evaluates changes to The Guardian/Observer library over the period 1983 ± 1998. Examines these developments in the light of wider changes to the newspaper industry as a whole. Discusses the early arrival and impact of FT Profile; the setting up of the Association of UK Media Librarians; the increasing professionalism of newspaper library staff; computer assisted reporting (CAR), changes in service provision and a consequent change of name for the library, and the role of the Internet and intranet in the work of the unit. Identifies areas of future change.

Citation

Martin, H. (1999), "The changing information environment in the media: case study The Guardian/Observer", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 51 No. 3, pp. 91-96. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006967