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Publication Date: 2012
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The Rise of the Digital Public Library
McKendrick, Joseph
Computers in Libraries, v32 n6 p17-20 Jul-Aug 2012
There is a growing shift to digital offerings among public libraries. Libraries increasingly are fulfilling roles as technology hubs for their communities, with high demand for technology and career development training resources. Ebooks and other digital materials are on the rise, while print is being scaled back. More libraries are turning to the cloud to support operations or provide content.
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Library Services, Information Technology, Library Materials, Electronic Publishing, Internet
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