Competent Internet‐based library services can only be offered if appropriately qualified staff are available. To promote this development in Germany the Bertelsmann Foundation and…
Abstract
Competent Internet‐based library services can only be offered if appropriately qualified staff are available. To promote this development in Germany the Bertelsmann Foundation and its project partner, the ekz.bibliotheksservice GmbH are developing a special Web‐based Training Course for Librarians. Progress to date is described.
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To share with readers the issues of an international conference.Design/methodology/approach – A brief review of the conference held in Germany, 7‐9 February 2006.
Abstract
Purpose
To share with readers the issues of an international conference.Design/methodology/approach – A brief review of the conference held in Germany, 7‐9 February 2006.
Findings
The conference focused on the future of information services in the digital world. Speakers from eight countries discussed joint strategies and transnational networks for academic libraries, innovative information services, and future challenges for academic libraries. Three hands‐on workshops reported on current projects in the fields of long‐term archiving, institutional repositories and marketing approaches in the library context.
Originality/value
Will be of interest to library and information professionals.