Success factors for the future of information centres, commercial and public libraries: a study from Germany
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to identify success factors in commercial and public libraries.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is based on research carried out in various commercial and public libraries and information centres in Germany.
Findings
The development of the internet and end user empowerment in searching threatens the role of conventional librarians and information professionals. A number of suggestions are made as to how they can reposition themselves for this radically changed environment.
Originality/value
This is one of the few studies in English of German commercial libraries. The suggestions for repositioning will also be of interest to document supply librarians in particular.
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Citation
Seidler‐de Alwis, R. and Fühles‐Ubach, S. (2010), "Success factors for the future of information centres, commercial and public libraries: a study from Germany", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 38 No. 3, pp. 183-188. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641611011072387
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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