The Impact of Digital Technology on Contemporary and Historic Newspapers
Proceedings of the International Newspaper Conference, Singapore, April 1-3 2008, and papers from the IFLA World Library and Information Congress, Québec, Canada, August, 2008
Ed. by Walravens, Hartmut
In collab. with National Library of Singapore
Series:IFLA Publications 135
Aims and Scope
The papers brought together in this highly actual book are grouped around three themes. Not only the physical and digital preservation of newspapers are treated, but also the service and access models that are currently under development; examples are provided, with a focus on Southeast Asia. Moreover the dynamism of online newspapers is discussed. This volume contains cutting-edge information which is indispensable for the modern newspaper librarian. Also researchers, educators and journalists may benefit from the introduction to current aspects of the important medium.
Supplementary Information
- xii, 222 pages
- DE GRUYTER SAUR
- Language:
- English
- Type of Publication:
- Specialist Text
- Subjects
- Books and Publishing, Libraries, Information and Documentation > Libraries, Information and Documentation
- Books and Publishing, Libraries, Information and Documentation > Libraries, Information and Documentation
- Books and Publishing, Libraries, Information and Documentation > Libraries, Information and Documentation
MARC record
MARC record for eBook"The varied nature of the contents of this series is a distinct advantage."
Diana Dixon in: Library & Information Update 5/2009