OCLC Online Computer Library Center Published content space… Libraries originally established to collect and manage scarce content in physical containers Now in a period of content abundance (the Web) Libraries still prone to physical collection perspective overlay on e-resources Physical materials supply chain ever more automated Ordering, processing/cataloging, ready to shelve… Digital content continues to make inroads into libraries (spending up; users want it) E-books finally gaining some traction E-audiobooks getting attention and interest from users Strong trend to access published digital remotely rather than load locally Collection/selection process trends New and improved selection tools from ILS vendors, jobbers Cooperative collection arrangements, cooperative remote storage
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