Libraries and Society. A Pan-Mediterranean Perspective, Libraries and Society. A Pan-Mediterranean Perspective

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Collaboration, Interactivity. Using Virtual Technology as an Innovative Strategy in Knowledge Sharing among Mediterranean Libraries

Antonia Arahova

Last modified: 2009-10-29

Abstract


The paper will focus on Library Services’ mission in providing state-of-the-art information, communication and IT services for teaching and research among the Mediterranean Libraries.  The past few years have seen some radical improvements in educational technology, and with them distance education is being transformed from a poor cousin of the "real" classroom to a key delivery channel for educational content of all types. The paper attempts to identify strategic issues for Mediterranean libraries wishing to pursue a more active policy with regard to the changes affecting librarian system due to the increased use of information and communication technologies. We can identify two major areas in which libraries can develop strategies to enhance services for their patrons. Following domains are discussed: collaborative design and the relation between physical and virtual learning environments. Next, possible implications for library staff regarding the changes are discussed. Libraries need to raise awareness of their role as implementers of national collaborative frameworks, as protagonists in the driving of the “e-services car". A strategy is launching in order to bridge the digital gap, achieve a Smart, Successful Society and learning is key to this, library is the house of this especially in a particular area like Mediterranean.

 

 


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