Libraries and Identity: The Role of Institutional Self Image and Identity in the Emergence of New Types of Libraries (Chandos Information Professional) (Chandos Information Professional Series)

Libraries and Identity summarizes the role of institutional identity in the emergence of new types of libraries such as joint-use libraries and digital libraries. Professional and institutional identity has shown to be one of the most problematic, yet overlooked issues to deal with when traditional libraries such as public libraries and academic libraries develop into new shapes. The author clearly outlines the importance of identity in making change and innovation in libraries understandable. Based on original research the book comprehensively explores the role of identity as a trigger for change and development in libraries.* Based on original research which has already attracted international claim * Focuses on aspects of library development which are mostly overlooked * Focus on the change from traditional library types such as public and academic libraries to new ones such as joint use libraries and digital libraries Libraries and Identity summarizes the role of institutional identity in the emergence of new types of libraries such as joint use libraries and digital libraries. The title focuses on the change from the traditional library types such as public and academic libraries to these new forms of libraries. Professional and institutional identity issues have arisen due to this change and development of libraries. Author Joacim Hansson first sets up a framework for the identity and purpose of traditional libraries. In the new digital age he talks about the consequences of libraries and society going digital. He goes over the discourse and practices of libraries and focuses on aspects of library development that have not yet been explored. Content: Front matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Preface , Pages ix-x List of figures and tables , Page xi About the author , Page xiii 1 - The institutional identity of libraries – a theoretical framework , Pages 1-10 2 - Traditional libraries and traditional librarians , Pages 11-32 3 - New libraries and new librarians? , Pages 33-54 4 - Libraries (and society) go digital , Pages 55-78 5 - Libraries, identity and change , Pages 79-96 6 - Coda , Pages 97-99 Bibliography , Pages 101-107 Index , Pages 109-111