Murphy, Hugh
(2017)
The rise, fall and rise of the printed book.
An Leabharlann. The Irish Library, 26 (2).
pp. 10-13.
ISSN 0023-9542
Abstract
Libraries are diverse in role, use and space and the scope of our profession is equally
diverse, spanning public, academic, national, corporate and a variety of other types. As
such it can be challenging to see conclusive patterns and make definitive professional
statements. That said, it is telling that, across the span of most libraries and beyond, the
humble print book has proven to be remarkably resilient in a way that might not have
been as recently as 2010 when various technology evangelists were hailing the death of
the printed book1 and Amazon sold more books for its kindle than print.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
printed books; |
| Academic Unit: |
University Library |
| Item ID: |
8983 |
| Depositing User: |
Hugh Murphy
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| Date Deposited: |
10 Nov 2017 12:12 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
An Leabharlann. The Irish Library |
| Publisher: |
Library Association of Ireland |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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| Use Licence: |
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