The Emergence of Dissipative Structures within Information Provider Organizations.

Ward, Robert; Robins, David

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ERIC Number: EJ575880

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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The Emergence of Dissipative Structures within Information Provider Organizations.

Ward, Robert; Robins, David

Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, v35 p373-88 1998

Compares three system models (closed, open, dissipative) with traditional models for adoption of new technology and library operations. Argues that information-provider organizations (libraries) must be able to adapt to radical changes in their environments in order to remain viable economic entities. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Change, Economic Impact, Information Services, Information Systems, Innovation, Libraries, Library Administration, Library Development, Library History, Library Role, Models, Systems Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Paper presented at the ASIS Annual Meeting (61st, Pittsburgh, PA, October 25-29, 1998).