Engineering Libraries: Building Collections and Delivering Services

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This groundbreaking book provides state-of-the-art information on engineering libraries and librarianship. It focuses on providing engineering information services, from establishing a collection to innovative uses of the Web. Engineering Libraries offers expert advice on developing a collection, instructing users, assessing services, and providing services to varied user populations. It also reviews the state of scientific communication and progress toward digital libraries. Introduction1(2)Thomas W. ConklingLinda R. MusserRESOURCESTransforming Scientific Communication for the 21st Century3(16)Steven GassBuilding a Library Collection to Support New Engineering Programs19(20)Beth L. BrinRes…