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Juan D. Machin-Mastromatteo, David Baker, Lucy Ellis - Future Perspectives in Libraries, Librarianship and Information Science, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

Future Perspectives in Libraries, Librarianship and Information Science

A Handbook of Concise Scenarios

Av Juan D. Machin-Mastromatteo, David Baker, Lucy Ellis

Del i serien Chandos Advances in Information Series

1209 kr

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The evolving landscape of libraries, librarianship, and information science (LIS) necessitates a forward-looking resource to explore future trends and challenges. Future Perspectives in Libraries, Librarianship and Information Science: A Handbook of Concise Scenarios fills this gap by gathering perspectives into a comprehensive collection of thought-provoking insights, grounded in existing literature and the expert analyses of contributing authors, while encouraging them to infuse their texts unique visions. This exercise is designed to address the need for innovative strategies to adapt LIS practices and frameworks to emerging technological, social, and economic changes. By featuring concise, targeted chapters, the book seeks to maximize the breadth of diverse topics and voices, making it an invaluable resource for LIS professionals, educators, and students. This work not only provides actionable insights into the future of the field but also seeks to contribute a resource for sparking the creativity of its readers, encouraging them to take a proactive role in shaping the profession’s trajectory

  • Contributors to Future Perspectives in Libraries, Librarianship and Information Science are experienced Library and Information Science or LIS researchers and practitioners, ensuring a balance between evidence-based projections and innovative thinking about the future of LIS
  • The chapters in the book are designed to inspire actionable strategies and approaches, helping professionals and educators implement forward-thinking practices in their work
  • By presenting thought-provoking content and encouraging the exploration of the future of LIS, this book stimulates the creativity, imagination and innovation of readers, with the aim of fostering their proactive engagement with the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of them
  • The book has an exceptionally strong and experienced editorial team
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Professor Juan D. Machin-Mastromatteo is a Professor at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua (UACH). PhD in Information and Communication Sciences (Tallinn University, Estonia). His research interests include: information literacy, action research, evaluation of scientific production and bibliometrics, open access and digital libraries. He has more than 20 years of working experience in archives, libraries, higher education, and professional development. He has published over more than 140 scientific publications: 93 articles, 8 books, 29 chapters and 20 editorial notes prepared for journal issue which he has edited and co-edited Professor David Baker has over 30 years’ experience in higher education, including as Principal and Chief Executive of Plymouth Marjon University, and as Deputy Chair of the UK’s Joint Information Systems Committee (Jisc).He holds a Chair in Strategic Information Management from Plymouth Marjon University. His degrees include an MLS, a PhD and an MBA. He also holds fellowships from the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, the Chartered Management Institute and the Royal Society of Arts.He has written widely in the field of library and information management with 20 monographs and over 100 articles to his credit. He is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Major Reference Work titled Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science (Elsevier, 2025) Dr Lucy Ellis is Senior Associate of David Baker Consulting and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, UK. She is currently working as a consultant with a number of HE and FE institutions to transform their governance, research and scholarly activity. Along with David Baker she is Editor-in-Chief of the Elsevier Major Reference Work Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship and Information Science (Elseiver, 2025) and Series Editor for two Elsevier book series dealing with information structures in HE titled Digital Information Reviews and Advances in Information. Her background is as a lecturer, research scientist and project development consultant

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