摘要：Written by three UK librarians who have also worked as researchers,
Providing Effective Library Services for Research attempts to answer
the question of how libraries add value to the research process, especially in
view of competing online information now readily available without libraries.
The book presents a thoughtful, useful discourse on this topic, including
worthwhile strategies for enhancing and preserving the value of all types of
libraries, not just those serving researchers. Like many current writings, this
book addresses library survival issues, however, with the unique perspective of
service to the research community. As the authors suggest, libraries are no
longer the primary resource that researchers consult, and most libraries do not
even formulate or maintain special policies articulating means of support for
researchers. The authors have gathered material for the book by examining past
literature and interviewing researchers at all stages of their careers, thereby
learning about their particular stressors and information-seeking practices.
