Digital Library Economics An Academic Perspective |
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| Author:
| Baker, David |
| Editor:
| Evans, Wendy |
| Series title: | Chandos Information Professional Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84334-403-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science & Technology
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| Imprint: | Chandos Publishing |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $90.00 |
Book Description:
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Digital Library Economics covers key aspects of the management and development of the digital library from an economic viewpoint. The work is a collection of essays by leading international authorities and provides an overview of current and future positions with regard to the economics of digital library management and development. Key contextual aspects are described, providing a history of the growth of digital libraries, with special reference to financial issues, current and...
More DescriptionDigital Library Economics covers key aspects of the management and development of the digital library from an economic viewpoint. The work is a collection of essays by leading international authorities and provides an overview of current and future positions with regard to the economics of digital library management and development. Key contextual aspects are described, providing a history of the growth of digital libraries, with special reference to financial issues, current and possible future economic models and costing methodologies and challenges, themes and issues in the field.