This text covers all key aspects of the management and development of the digital library from an economic viewpoint. It provides an overview of the current and likely future position with regard to the economics of digital library management and development, and describes the key conceptual aspects

The organization, functioning, and the role of libraries in university communities continue to change dramatically. While academic research libraries continue to acquire information, organize it, make it available, and preserve it, the critical issues for their management teams in the...