Googlization of Libraries

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: William Miller

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9780415483810

• Pages: 196

• Binding: Paperback

About the Book

Google and Librarianship: The Impact of Google on Information Seeking and Librarianship by William Miller critically examines the influence of Google and its products, focusing particularly on Google Scholar and Google Book Search. The book provides an insightful analysis of these tools and their relevance to public service contexts, aiming to assess their value as key resources in the digital age.

This volume includes a range of articles that explore the role of online megasearch engines in shaping reference librarianship, information seeking behaviors, and the development of book digitization projects, with special emphasis on the contributions of Google Book Search. Through a careful exploration of how Google impacts librarianship, the book examines both its potential and its challenges for librarians and library professionals.

The book is a must-read for librarians across all educational sectors, library science scholars, and publishers, providing a comprehensive look at how Google has reshaped the way information is accessed, curated, and utilized in the digital era. Originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Library Administration, it offers valuable insights into the ongoing evolution of information retrieval systems and their impact on the library profession.