Information Technology for the Next Millennium

Burgeoning electronic publishing and resources made available via digital imaging facilities are replacing direct hard copy print resources. If the right decisions are not made to invest in building the needed skills and technology infrastructure, some libraries will face even more serious problems in meeting their users’ needs. It will be only a matter of time until all libraries will be forced to use resources beyond the traditional printed book and journal. Society as a whole is becoming increasingly computer literate and more visually oriented. Some of the most important issues pertaining to information technology for the next millennium are thoroughly explained in this book. The major themes elaborated in this volume, which will prove of utmost use for academics and professionals alike.