Out Front with Stephen Abram: A Guide for Information Leaders - Softcover

Siess, Judith; Lorig, Jonathan

 
9780838909324: Out Front with Stephen Abram: A Guide for Information Leaders

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Tap into the insights of one of the world's leading library visionaries. Stephen Abram has the knack for seeing and expressing the obvious long before most people become aware of the issue. Although he's one of the most prolific writers and speakers in the industry, this is the first time his writings are being collected in one volume. Addressing the many audiences within the library profession - public, school, and special libraries, vendors, corporate librarians, and technology specialists - Abram offers a clear-sighted overview of the complexities of the information landscape in the 21st century. To organize the multitude of his writings and audiences, articles are collected under four key themes of Advocacy, Technology, Communities and Generations, and The Future. Complete with extensive bibliography of Abram's works and recommended reading list, this paradigm-shifting volume gives perspective on the future of the library profession, challenges preconceptions, and helps librarians stay ahead of the learning curve.

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Stephen Abram is vice president for innovation at SirsiDynix, a leading library automation firm. Known throughout the US and Canada, and across the library spectrum - public, academic, special, and school libraries - Abram travels worldwide speaking on technology and marketplace trends. He is past president of the Canadian Library Association and presidentelect of the Special Library Association.

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