Conference Paper: "Synergizing the Collections of Libraries Archives and Museums for Better User Services"
Author: Neelam Prasad (Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur)
Source: IFLA Journal (October 2011)
Article Begins on Page 20 of PDF)
Abstract:
The digital age has brought about new ways of information storage and information and communication technology has brought the stored information closer to its seekers. This has changed user behaviour in accessing information. This paper attempts to introduce a model of building a consortium involving libraries, archives and museums in India so that users can find information at a click of their mouse or mobile phone.
Note: This paper was presented at ICLAM 2011: International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums, held in New Delhi, India, from 15–17 February 2011.
Filed under: Archives and Special Collections, Associations and Organizations, Journal Articles, Libraries, News, Patrons and Users
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Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.
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