Integrating Print and Digital Resources in Library Collections

Book Details
• Book Name: Integrating Print and Digital Resources in Library Collections
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9780789028341
• Writer: Linda S. Katz
• Book Edition: 1
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Pages: 220
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject/Category: Library Science, Information Technology, Resource Management

Description
Integrating Print and Digital Resources in Library Collections provides informed answers to the challenges of merging print and digital materials within library collections. While libraries have always managed a mix of material types, the integration of electronic resources has significantly reshaped the concept of a "collection." This book explores how libraries are navigating the merger of print and digital formats, and the difficulties of achieving a truly integrated collection.

The book covers a variety of collection management issues, combining theoretical insights, research findings, and practical “how-to” articles. It encourages library professionals to develop fully integrated and accessible collections while addressing key challenges, such as duplication of access, effort, and expense.

The book examines topics like:
• The implications of electronic resource licenses
• Future directions for academic reference collections
• Technologies for integrating electronic resources into reference collections
• The “Big Deal”—purchasing access to large aggregations of materials in electronic formats
• Integrating electronic resources into the collections of ARL libraries
• Corporate libraries progressing to an all-digital collection
• Decisions on what can and can’t be digitized

This book is an essential guide for library professionals looking to update their collections and navigate the challenges of integrating digital resources into their libraries.