Less conversation, more action: putting digital content creation at the heart of modern librarianship
Abstract
Purpose
To propose that the notion of digital content creation needs to be more firmly perceived by the library community as an essential skill for all new entrants to the profession rather than an occasionally desirable one.
Design/methodology/approach
The article provides a reflective viewpoint.
Findings
That digital content creation needs to be given a central plank in librarianship and that all new entrants to the profession should be taught the skills and knowledge necessary to manage digital creation projects. The paper also offers some observations regarding potential critical success factors for libraries engaged in digitisation projects.
Practical implications
The article reflects on a specific aspect of practice, and thus may be of interest to practitioners who are involved in digital content creation in libraries.
Originality/value
The paper provides a reflective viewpoint on the skills modern library graduates should be taught, and as such may be of interest to library educators and practitioners.
Keywords
Citation
McMenemy, D. (2007), "Less conversation, more action: putting digital content creation at the heart of modern librarianship", Library Review, Vol. 56 No. 7, pp. 537-541. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530710775926
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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