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The Digital Age and Local Studies
1st Edition - October 31, 2003
Author: Peter T Reid
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9781843340522
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eBook ISBN:9781780630618
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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…Read more
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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
Practitioners in local studies departments, local heritage centers and associated museums or archive services; Students of library/information science
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.
No. of pages: 200
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: October 31, 2003
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
Hardback ISBN: 9781843340522
eBook ISBN: 9781780630618
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Peter T Reid
Dr Peter Reid is course leader for the MSc in Information and Library Studies at The Robert Gordon University, UK.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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