What competences are needed for heritage librarians, and how can they be taught? The management of heritage collections requires a unique mix of knowledge and skills, including expertise in preservation and conservation; heritage policies; acquisitions and collection management; bibliographic description; the materiality of books and other collection objects; and the history of libraries. Librarians must also understand the need for open access, the importance of marketing, and the challenges posed by digitisation.

Ambassadors of the book : competences and training for heritage librarians
Edited by: Raphaële Mouren
Berlin/Munich: De Gruyter Saur, 2012
ISBN 978-3-11-030127-4
(IFLA Publications; Nr 160)
Euro 99,95 / for USA, Canada, Mexico US$ 140.00
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