Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries

Academic libraries cater to the diverse needs of scholars, scientists, technocrats, researchers, students, and others personally and professionally invested in higher education. Due to advancements in information and communication technologies (ICT), the vision and mission of academic libraries are changing in developing countries. Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries provides the latest theoretical frameworks and empirical research into academic libraries, investigating concerns such as illiteracy, budgeting, software development, technical training, and others. In particular, this book will be of use to professionals and researchers working in the field of library and information science who are looking for new methods and best practices in the management of effective academic libraries. This book is part of the Advances in Library and Information Science series collection.

Product details

• Authors: Thanuskodi
• Assisted by: S. Thanuskodi (Editor)
• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.05.2013
• EAN: 9781466640702
• ISBN: 978-1-4666-4070-2
• No. of pages: 358
• Dimensions: 221 mm x 286 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 1160 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system