Transforming the Bodleian

The transformation of the Bodleian Libraries provides an example of how major libraries can meet twenty-first century challenges: in 2008 it was facing a failed system installation, a failed plan to cope with its storage needs and the threat of losing status as a repository suitable to house important manuscripts. Three years later it had a new state-of-the-art repository already holding 7 million items under full automated control, a new advanced library system, transformed reader spaces and the reconstruction of its major building well under way; This was achieved in record-breaking time without significant interruptions in service.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110289210
• ISBN13: 9783110289213
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: K.G. Saur Verlag
• Length: 247 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary