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This book is a must for librarians with international interest in access to knowledge. It includes a collection of 15 chapters written by authors from all over the world and covers different approaches to the vital role of libraries driving access to knowledge. There are chapters that offer solutions and ideas to enable libraries to become the knowledge engine in society. Other chapters discuss the conceptual part of the subject and related services. The book was compiled as part of the presidential theme of Ellen Tise, IFLA President 2009-2011, with the aim of offering the reader a good portrait of the opportunities and challenges that libraries have in driving access to knowledge.

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Author:   Jesús Lau ,  Anna Maria Tammaro ,  Theo J. D. Bothma
Publisher:   De Gruyter
Imprint:   De Gruyter Saur
Volume:   151
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.810kg
ISBN:  

9783110253269

ISBN 10:   3110253267
Pages:   402
Publication Date:   17 August 2012
Recommended Age:   College Graduate Student
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Jesus Lau, Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, Mexico; Anna-Maria Tammaro, University of Parma, Parma, Italy and Theo J. D. Bothma, University of Pretoria, Dept. of Information Science, Pretoria, South Africa

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