Abstract

Examines the impact of electronic technology on libraries and scholarship. Focuses on some of the challenges of using electronic resources in research libraries, which include cost of acquiring electronic formats and the effect such expenditures have on other library services and collection development practices. Explores how electronic resources have changed the way students and scholars conduct research. (AEF)

Citation

Schaffner, B.L. (2001). Electronic Resources: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?. College & Research Libraries, 62(3), 239. Retrieved June 3, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/92986/.

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Keywords

• academic libraries
• change
• Electronic Journals
• Electronic Publishing
• Electronic Text
• information sources
• information technology
• Library
• Library Acquisition
• Library Collection Development
• Library Policy
• Library Services
• Reference Materials
• Research Libraries
• Resource Materials
• Scholarly Communication
• Scholarly Writing
• scholarship