Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes [Hardcover]

This edited collection presents insightful, praxis-driven research on how libraries are responding to evolving trends in information and library sciences.
The authors-experts from the fields of library and information science as well as related disciplines including sociology and communication technologies-examine key issues facing libraries, including budget constraints and resource allocation, changing user expectations, and emerging technologies. Utilizing a range of methodologies, including qualitative, mixed-method, and quantitative approaches, contributors demystify the challenges facing modern libraries and offer practical solutions to help libraries thrive in a world of constant disruption.

This book explores how libraries are adapting to evolving trends in information science, addressing challenges such as budget constraints, changing user expectations, and emerging technologies, while offering practical solutions for navigating these disruptions.

Collence Takaingenhamo Chisitais a senior lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at the Durban University of Technology.
Rabiya Ali Faridiis head librarian at the Notre Dame Institute of Education, Karachi, Pakistan.

This book is a timely and insightful exploration of how libraries are evolving in the digital age. With diverse global perspectives, the contributors unpack emerging trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the future of information services. A must-read for librarians, researchers, and policymakers. Tshepho Mosweu, University of Botswana

Table of Contents
Foreword by Muhammad Rafiq
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Role of Libraries for the Implementation of Open Science in Latin America: Analysis and Recommendations by Juan Miguel Palma Pe?a
Chapter 2: Mediations in the Federal Public Ministry Library Network: Challenges and Practices by Hellen Bianca Ara?jo Periani
Chapter 3: Humanoid Robots and Reference Service DelÃ=