Baker, David, 1952-,

A handbook of digital library economics : operations, collections and services / written and edited by David Baker and Wendy Evans. - Oxford : Chandos publishing, 2013. - xxix, 253 pages ; 24 cm. - Chandos Information Professional Series . - Chandos information professional series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Digital economics: introduction and overview -- 2. Sustainability -- 3. Models and tools -- 4. The Universal library: realising Panizzi's dream -- Index.

This book provides a companion volume to Digital Library Economics and focuses on the 'how to' of managing digital collections and services (of all types) with regard to their financing and financial management. The emphasis is on case studies and practical examples drawn from a wide variety of contexts. A Handbook of Digital Library Economics is a practical manual for those involved - or expecting to be involved - in the development and management of digital libraries.

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Digital libraries--Economic aspects.
Electronic information resources--Management.
Libraries--Electronic information resources.

ZA4080 / .B35