Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes

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Rabiya Ali Faridi Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita

Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes

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ISBN: 9781666959024

Rabiya Ali Faridi, Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita

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English

Rowman & Littlefield
22 January 2026

Library & information services; Sociology; Politics & government

This edited collection presents insightful, praxis-driven research on how libraries are responding to evolving trends in information and library sciences. The authors—experts from the fields of library and information science as well as related disciplines including sociology and communication technologies—examine key issues facing libraries, including budget constraints and resource allocation, changing user expectations, and emerging technologies. Utilizing a range of methodologies, including qualitative, mixed-method, and quantitative approaches, contributors demystify the challenges facing modern libraries and offer practical solutions to help libraries thrive in a world of constant disruption.

Edited by: Rabiya Ali Faridi, Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 549g
ISBN: 9781666959024
ISBN 10: 1666959022
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 22 January 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita is a senior lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at the Durban University of Technology. Rabiya Ali Faridi is head librarian at the Notre Dame Institute of Education, Karachi, Pakistan.

Reviews for Libraries as Vanguards of Community Service Provision in Shifting Information Landscapes

""This book is a timely and insightful exploration of how libraries are evolving in the digital age. With diverse global perspectives, the contributors unpack emerging trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the future of information services. A must-read for librarians, researchers, and policymakers."" --Tshepho Mosweu, University of Botswana