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Written on Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 March 2009

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Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries
13.1 What’s New
13.2 Resources for Transition
13.3 Current State of Transitioning & Services
13.4 Tips for Transitioning Online
13.5 Continuing the Transition
13.6 Tips and Lessons Learned
13.7 You Don't Have to...
13.8 Important
13.9 List of Resources
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13.8 Important for Library Administrators

  • No single depository can meet all potential community needs, especially in a digital environment. Frequent communication among neighboring depositories is strongly encouraged. Depository collection development, promotional activities, and continuing education activities should be accomplished in conjunction with neighboring depositories.
  • In transitioning to electronic, it is fundamentally important to consider access to and services in the use of electronic depository collections.
  • Remember that electronic materials do not lessen the importance of tangible materials.