A Handbook of Digital Library Economics: Operations, Collections and Services (Chandos Information Professional) (Paperback)
This book provides a companion volume to Digital Library Economics and focuses on the 'how to' of managing digital collections and services (of all types) with regard to their financing and financial management. The emphasis is on case studies and practical examples drawn from a wide variety of contexts. A Handbook of Digital Library Economics is a practical manual for those involved - or expecting to be involved - in the development and management of digital libraries.
Professor David Baker has published widely in the field of Library and Information Studies, with sixteen monographs and over 100 articles to his credit. He has spoken worldwide at numerous conferences, led workshops and seminars. He is Vice-Chair of the UK's Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). His other key professional interest and expertise has been in the field of human resources, where he has also been active in major national projects.
Wendy Evans is Head of the Library and Data Protection and Freedom of Information Officer at the University of St. Mark and St. John, UK.
Wendy Evans is Head of the Library and Data Protection and Freedom of Information Officer at the University of St. Mark and St. John, UK.