Abstract

Discusses the impact of computerization on humanists and libraries. Highlights include a lack of relevant databases; a reliance on original text; vocabulary and language issues; lack of time pressure; research style; attitudes of humanists toward technology; trends in electronic publishing; hypertext; collection development; electronic mail; scholarly communication; and preservation. (70 references) (LRW)

Citation

Sweetland, J.H. (1992). Humanists, Libraries, Electronic Publishing, and the Future. Library Trends, 40(4), 781-803. Retrieved June 6, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/146581/.

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Keywords

• academic libraries
• Computer Networks
• databases
• Electronic Mail
• Electronic Publishing
• Futures (of Society)
• higher education
• Humanities
• hypermedia
• information technology
• Library Automation
• Library Collection Development
• Optical Data Disks
• Preservation
• Research Methodology
• Scholarly Communication
• teacher attitudes
• Time Management
• vocabulary