Librarians and Innovation: An American Viewpoint

Reference Type Journal Article
Year of Publication
1997
Author
Journal
Program [London]
Volume
31
Issue
1
Pagination
47-58
Language
English
Region
Library Type
Chronological Period
Abstract

This paper presents a historical overview of technological developments and their use in libraries and argues that librarians have always been amongst the first to adapt to, and use, the latest information handling and communications technologies. Points made are supported by many citations to the relevant literature of the time.

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