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Information Commons Services For Learners And Researchers: Evolution In Patron Needs, Digital Resources And Scholarly Publishing, D. Russell Bailey
Information Commons Services For Learners And Researchers: Evolution In Patron Needs, Digital Resources And Scholarly Publishing, D. Russell Bailey
Library Commons
Since approximately 1990, the Information Commons has emerged as an effective model of integrated library public services. The Information Commons combines traditional, paper-print, high-touch library services and resources with computer technologies and digital resources in a relatively seamless service environment. Extensive computer resources for Web research, free Web resources and proprietary electronic databases complement the full spectrum of productivity software and specialty scanning, digitization and multimedia resources. Numerous examples from North America and elsewhere and links to others will be provided.
The Information Commons model considers change and evolution in patron needs vis-à-vis 1. staff training and attitude, 2. quantity, …