Revolutionizing the Development and Future of Library and Information Science

"Developments and innovations in ICT have made possible changes in the curriculum development of Library and Information Studies. The Library of the future will be about access and knowledge-management, not about ownership. The main products of the library and information professionals in the 21st century will be introduction of the digital Libraries and the archives. This book covers state of the art on the historical development of libraries with current challenges and opportunities for libraries. The book also presents reflections on the changing role and focus of academic libraries, evident, for example, via the reduction of physical book stock and through an increased focus on collaborative learning spaces. The book also sheds light on reflections on future developments and the role of IT Utilities"--