Daniel Forsman, Jonkoping University Library, Sweden

 - draws on the author’s wide experience in working with emerging technologies and library innovation
 - provides a starting point with practical examples for those interested in web development for libraries
 - describes the current information system landscape and challenges for libraries

A comprehensive new book detailing strategies to cope with the changing electronic landscape of libraries. Development and innovation is rapid and effects are visible everywhere, in and outside of the library. Embracing change and learning new technologies and systems are in many ways painful for the library and its users. The vast amount of information available outside of the library challenges librarians to strongly brand and integrate resources. This book discusses the changing nature of libraries and the necessity of innovation highlighted with practical examples in a cookbook style.

Readership: This book is aimed at all who are interested in the changing services of libraries. It is focused on librarians who want things to happen, staff in managerial and supervisory levels within Library and Information Services, and students of LIS at undergraduate and postgraduate level interested in the skills needed within a modern library.

Available late 2011

ISBN 1 84334 574 9
ISBN-13: 978 1 84334 574 9
200 pages  234 x 156mm  paperback