ABSTRACT

University libraries around the world have embraced the possibilities of the digital learning environment, facilitating its use and proactively seeking to develop the provision of electronic resources and services. The digital environment offers opportunities and challenges for librarians in all aspects of their work - in information literacy, virtual reference, institutional repositories, e-learning, managing digital resources and social media. The authors in this timely book are leading experts in the field of library and information management, and are at the forefront of change in their respective institutions. University Libraries and Digital Learning Environments will be invaluable for all those involved in managing libraries or learning services, whether acquiring electronic resources or developing and delivering services in digital environments.

chapter Chapter 1|14 pages

Here Today and Here Tomorrow

chapter Chapter 2|18 pages

It's All About Social Media, Stupid!

chapter Chapter 4|20 pages

Professional Education for a Digital World

chapter Chapter 5|18 pages

The Library Chameleon: Physical Space

chapter Chapter 6|18 pages

Virtual Advice Services

chapter Chapter 7|14 pages

The Reading E-volution

chapter Chapter 8|16 pages

Institutional Repositories — Now and Next

chapter Chapter 11|14 pages

The HE in FE Digital Dilemma