Evolving Global Information Infrastructure and Information Transfer

This book explains the rapidly changing, complex flow of information in the context of 21st-century culture, policy, technology, and economics-an essential resource for librarians and information specialists in all types of settings.

The role of information professionals today is to interact creatively with clientele: to help them navigate the information infrastructure. Shattering the concept of the library as a place, Evolving Global Information Infrastructure and Information Transfer describes "the library" as transformed to a dynamic virtual presence in the information infrastructure, where people are the most important resources in a digital library or information center-not the collections.

Instead of focusing on specific technologies, which are always changing, this book examines the "big picture" of how information is created, recorded, mass produced, distributed, and utilized in society. This unique approach enables readers to better understand how they fit into this changing world, to envision their place in the digital age, and to assume a leadership role that ensures the success of their clients as well as themselves. This standout work is ideally suited for all types of librarians, educators, information workers, members of the research community, and policymakers in public and private sector organizations.

Auteur

Robert J. Grover, MLS, PhD, is retired associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies at Emporia State University, where he held the position of dean and professor of the School of Library and Information Management.

The late Roger C. Greer, PhD, MLS, was a creative thinker in the public and academic library professions for more than 50 years. He was dean emeritus of the School of Library and Information Management, University of Southern California; former dean at Syracuse University; and professor emeritus at Emporia State University.

Herbert K. Achleitner, MALS, PhD, is professor emeritus of the School of Library and Information Management, Emporia State University.

Kelly Visnak, PhD, is scholarly communication librarian at University of Wyoming, where she provides instruction, consultation, and policy support for issues related to fair use, copyright retention, open access, data management plans, and the library's digital scholarship repository.