Information Technology and Collection Management for Library User Environments

It is innovations in the dissemination of information rather than in the content of information that is driving current changes in the user environments of libraries and other information institutions, Walker points out. He surveys current and newly developed information technologies and their effects on user environments, adds unique contributions to the fields of both library and information technology where their mutual interests combine, and includes the forensic information of all libraries and institutions he reviewed for the book.

Authored by a consultant in the information technology field and prior academic and public librarian, along with 22 case studies authored by Lisa Black and the author, this book discusses information technology and collection management for library user environments drawing extensively on the case studies performed. [...] This book can be of use for libraries looking for in-depth information about collection management using information technology, although in general practice this book will be more advanced, theoretical, and in depth.