Explore how a national library plans and implements an electronic age for agricultural information.
This concise book summarizes a bold shift from print to digital access, focusing on managing data in electronic form and expanding online resources for researchers and practitioners in agriculture.
From a strategic initiative to a practical program, the pages describe how policies, standards, and collaboration shape a future where information is readily available across networks and institutions. You’ll see how leadership, technology, and partnerships come together to support USDA research and global dissemination of agricultural knowledge.
- Key goals of the Electronic Information Initiative and what they mean for library users
- How committees and policies address acquisition, processing, access, and preservation
- Examples of technology adoption, including CD-ROMs, online catalogs, and Internet access
- The role of collaboration with land-grant universities and international partners
Ideal for readers of library science, information management, and agricultural research who want a clear view of how modern libraries plan for digital access and data sharing.