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Information access in the Information Age: Challenge and Opportunities

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  • Trends in Information Management

Publication Year:

  • 2005

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Abstract (Original Language): 
Pinpoints the use of information from times immemorial. Traces the heralding of the Information Age. Discusses new challenges that have surfaced in the wake of ICT - digital divide, information overload, information anxiety and information literacy, summarises the role of libraries in pre ICT era as a linking mechanism between information sources and patrons. Identifies areas libraries should address in the new ICT environment. Stresses the need for change in infoiination managements concluding that if this change is delayed both libraries arul society are bound to suffer
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