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Acquisitions Go Global: An Introduction to Library Collection Management in the 21st Century

2007; Emerald Publishing Limited; Volume: 56; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1108/00242530710831293

1758-793X

Stuart James,

Library Collection Development and Digital Resources

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue that in order to remain a dynamic and important part of the university, academic librarians must embrace change and create digital libraries that offer innovative reference services and other cutting edge digital products such as podcasting and wikis. Design/methodology/approach An examination of current research in the field. Findings America Online Instant Messenger (AOL IM) has the potential to be used for reference chat, and more scholarship should be done in this area. Wikis and podcasting also have the potential to innovate service. Focused efforts through scholarship and implementation of new technological tools will ensure that librarians remain dynamic in the creation of digital libraries. Originality/value An in‐depth discussion of podcasting, wikis, and virtual reference in the context of the academic library.