Academic Libraries

An Introduction
A new text for academic librarianship courses written for todays complex library environment.

A new text for academic librarianship courses written for todays complex library environment.

Academic libraries are the heart of academic communities and embrace their university or colleges missions in complex, diverse, and dynamic circumstances. This text captures the essence of that complexity, demonstrates academic libraries value, and provides a comprehensive resource for students and professional librarians.

The texts eight parts give LIS students a thorough overview of how academic libraries work:

The Academic Environment
Administration
Library Spaces
Scholarly Communication and Resources
Research, Outreach, and Instruction
Technology
Promoting the Library
Other Trends and Perspectives

Written by contributors experienced in both teaching a