Joute, Zomuana(Inflibnet center, November 6, 2008)
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Abstract:
The paper is concerned about defining an open library, its technology, components, what it will
have and provide with respect to the case study of www.openlibrary.org. The paper also
concern about application of new technologies in the library, which resulted rapid increases
and changes in the traditional functions and services of libraries, and the role and nature of
works of library profession and the librarianship. The system of information processing, accessing,
retrieving, and dissemination had been dramatically changed librarianship. Library had also
been transformed into new open source center and open library, virtual library,. In such libraries,
the librarianship had also been dramatically changed; qualities and competencies on the part
of library management should also be improved. As well the skills and techniques of the library
professionals must be update to cope up with new development in Library services.