Chinese Librarianship In The Digital Era
The library in China has been transformed by rapid socioeconomic development, and the proliferation of the Internet. The issues faced by Chinese libraries and librarians are those faced by library practitioners more globally, however, China also has its own unique set of issues in the digital era, i...
| Main Author: | Fang, Conghui. |
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| Other Authors: | ScienceDirect (Online service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[Place of publication not identified] :
Chandos Publishing,
2013.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource. |
| Series: |
Chandos Information Professional Ser.
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| Summary: |
The library in China has been transformed by rapid socioeconomic development, and the proliferation of the Internet. The issues faced by Chinese libraries and librarians are those faced by library practitioners more globally, however, China also has its own unique set of issues in the digital era, including developmental imbalance between East and West, urban and rural areas, and availability of skilled practitioners. Chinese Librarianship in the Digital Era is the first book on Chinese libraries responding to these issues, and more. The first part of the book places discussion in historical context, before moving on to the digital environment of the Chinese library. The book then considers the issue of digital copyright in China, and debates the core values of the Chinese library. The next three chapters cover public and academic libraries, and library consortia. Finally, the book gives a view of the future prospects for libraries in China. |
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| Item Description: |
The library in China has been transformed by rapid socioeconomic development, and the proliferation of the Internet. The issues faced by Chinese libraries and librarians are those faced by library practitioners more globally, however, China also has its own unique set of issues in the digital era, including developmental imbalance between East and West, urban and rural areas, and availability of skilled practitioners. Chinese Librarianship in the Digital Era is the first book on Chinese libraries responding to these issues, and more. The first part of the book places discussion in historical context, before moving on to the digital environment of the Chinese library. The book then considers the issue of digital copyright in China, and debates the core values of the Chinese library. The next three chapters cover public and academic libraries, and library consortia. Finally, the book gives a view of the future prospects for libraries in China. Includes bibliographical references and index. Historical review of Chinese libraries -- Chinese library's digital environment -- Digital library in China -- Digital copyright in China and libraries -- Tao and utensils debate : the core value of a library -- Public library : the silhouette of China's social public service -- Academic libraries : focusing on service -- Library consortia in China : cooperation, sharing, and reciprocity -- Future prospects. Elsevier ScienceDirect All Books. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
1306176751 9781306176750 1843347075 9781843347071 9781780633732 1780633734 |