Abstract

Discusses information ecology and changes in information management and provision. Concentrates on trends towards evidence-based practice in health care, challenges posed and opportunities offered by information technology, resource limitations and users' and management's perceptions and expectations, roles librarians can play, and core competencies for future librarians. (Contains 24 references.) (AEF)

Citation

Cheng, G. (2000). The Shifting Information Landscape: Re-inventing the Wheel or a Whole New Frontier for Librarians. Australian Library Journal, 49(1), 17-26. Retrieved March 27, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/91251/.

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Keywords

• change
• Health Services
• Information Dissemination
• Information Industry
• Information Management
• Information Services
• information technology
• Librarians
• Library Development
• Library Role
• trend analysis