The Digital Age and Local Studies

Erscheinungsjahr 2003
ISBN: 978-1-84334-051-5
Verlag: Woodhead Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten

Reihe: Chandos Information Professional Series

The Digital Age and Local Studies examines the impact of various electronic developments, particularly the internet on local studies librarianship. The recent explosion in use of the internet has been matched by an increased interest in local, family and community history, all areas in which local studies libraries excel. The book provides practitioners with practical advice on the provision of web-based services for users. Such areas as e-genealogy and e-learning are covered. Importantly, the book provides examples of best-practice and shows how practical lessons can be learned from the experiences of the innovators in the field.


- Nothing comparable in print and has contemporary relevance
- Increased recognition of the importance of local studies
- Covers the electronic revolution which has not been addressed in this field

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reid, Peter T

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Bibliothekswesen, Informationswissenschaften Bibliothekswesen, Informationswissenschaften, Archivwesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction; Exploding the myth of parochialism; E-enquiry services for local studies; Remote users and local materials; E-genealogy and the library; E-collaboration and cooperation; E-learning; Evaluation and appraisal.

Über Autor(innen)

Reid, Peter T
Dr Peter Reid is course leader for the MSc in Information and Library Studies at The Robert Gordon University, UK.

Dr Peter Reid is course leader for the MSc in Information and Library Studies at The Robert Gordon University, UK.