Title
Transcending Silos, Developing Synergies: Libraries And Archives
Abstract
Introduction Very little research crosses the institutional boundaries of libraries and archives, and there appears to be little predisposition to look for areas of common interest. However, practitioners in these settings have much to learn from each other.Purpose This paper argues that practitioners' understanding of information management is likely to be influenced by their occupation and that this narrow view does not foster an environment which is conducive to the sharing of knowledge and experiences between the institutional types. The potential value which could be realised in increasing awareness of the nature and purpose of each other's domains and familiarity with the literature in each area, is illustrated by using the example of joint use libraries and comparing this to the changing pattern of user services in archives. The need for greater understanding of different perspectives in the digital environment is also signalled.Conclusions The information continuum theory is proposed as a framework to underpin research that encompasses all professional groups active in information management.
Year
Venue
Keywords
2010
INFORMATION RESEARCH-AN INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC JOURNAL
information management,competition
DocType
Volume
Issue
Journal
15
4
ISSN
Citations 
PageRank 
1368-1613
0
0.34
References 
Authors
2
1
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Gillian Oliver174.44