Full Description
The emerging generation of research and academic library users expect the delivery of user-centered information services. 'Apomediation' refers to the supporting role librarians can give users by stepping in when users need help. Library 3.0 explores the ongoing debates on the "point oh” phenomenon and its impact on service delivery in libraries. This title analyses Library 3.0 and its potential in creating intelligent libraries capable of meeting contemporary needs, and the growing role of librarians as apomediators. Library 3.0 is divided into four chapters. The first chapter introduces and places the topic in context. The second chapter considers "point oh” libraries. The third chapter covers library 3.0 librarianship, while the final chapter explores ways libraries can move towards '3.0'.
Contents
About the authors
1: Introduction
Abstract
1.1. Current issues and emerging trends in academic and research librarianship
1.2. Drivers of and barriers to change in libraries and librarianship
1.3. The modern academic and research library user
1.4. The future of academic and research librarianship
2: 'Point oh' libraries
Abstract
2.1. Advances in web technology: webs 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0
2.2. 'Point oh' libraries
2.3. Change in libraries: evolution or revolution?
2.4. Reality check: the 'point oh' situation in research and academic libraries
3: Library 3.0
Abstract
3.1. Library 3.0 principles
3.2. Comparing Library 3.0 with the other library service models
3.3. The potential of Library 3.0 for research and academic libraries
4: Library 3.0 librarianship
Abstract
4.1. Core competencies of 'Librarian 3.0'
4.2. Core competencies of users in Library 3.0
4.3. Apomediation in the Library 3.0 context
4.4. Research and academic librarians as apomediaries
5: Becoming 3.0
Abstract
5.1. Library 3.0 in reality
5.2. Library 3.0 tools and resources
5.3. Realising Library 3.0: the roles of users, librarians, professional associations and professional education
Index
