Lc21 - A Digital Strategy for the Library of Congress

Digital information and networks challenge the core practices of libraries, archives, and all organizations with intensive information management needs in many respects--not only in terms of accommodating digital information and technology, but also through the need to develop new economic and organizational models for managing information. LC21: A Digital Strategy for the Library of Congress discusses these challenges and provides recommendations for moving forward at the Library of Congress, the world's largest library. Topics covered in LC21 include digital collections, digital preservation, digital cataloging (metadata), strategic planning, human resources, and general management and budgetary issues. The book identifies and elaborates upon a clear theme for the Library of Congress that is applicable more generally: the digital age calls for much more collaboration and cooperation than in the past. LC21 demonstrates that information-intensive organizations will have to change in fundamental ways to survive and prosper in the digital age.

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Discusses the issue of digital information and networks challenging core practices of all organizations with intensive information management needs. This text also provides recommendations for moving forward at the Libary of Congress, the world's largest library.

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• Authors: Mathematics Commission on Physical Sciences, Commission On Physical Sciences Mathemat, Commission on Physical Sciences Mathematics and Applications, Committee on an Information Technology S, Committee on an Information Technology Strategy for the Library of Congress, Computer Science And Telecommunications, Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.02.2001
• EAN: 9780309071444
• ISBN: 978-0-309-07144-4
• No. of pages: 284
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 230 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 467 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / General, Reference