Changes in the value chain of scientific information: economic consequences for academic institutions

The economic impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the academic library and on the academic institution are discussed in terms of changes in the value chain of scientific information induced by the use of ICT. It is argued that ICT is a very strong engine for change as it has t...

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Published in:Online information review 2003-01, Vol.27 (2), p.120-128
Main Authors: ROOSENDAAL, Hans E, HUIBERS, Theo W. C, GEURTS, Peter A. Th. M, VAN DER VET, Paul E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Archives & records
Certification
Colleges & universities
Communication
Communication (Thought Transfer)
Communications technology
Economic aspects
Economic aspects : information market, information industry
Economic impact
Electronic publishing
Exact sciences and technology
Higher education
Influence of Technology
Information
Information and communication sciences
Information economics. Information policy
Information science. Documentation
Information Seeking
Information systems
Information technology
Libraries
Library and information science. General aspects
Manufacturing
Publishing
Publishing industry
Registration
Science
Sciences and techniques of general use
Stakeholders
Studies
Universities
Value chain
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Summary:The economic impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the academic library and on the academic institution are discussed in terms of changes in the value chain of scientific information induced by the use of ICT. It is argued that ICT is a very strong engine for change as it has the potential not only to transform the research information system, but also the educational information system or even the education system at large. Academic institutions will have to create their own publishing and archiving environments using the same technology as in research publishing. These developments will have a profound impact on the value chain of scientific information as it leads academic institutions to assume entirely new roles in this chain and to develop new capabilities. As well as a digital collection strategy, academic libraries will develop strategies for supporting e-learning and e-publishing. This leads to changes in the economic conditions at the institutional and also industrial level.
ISSN:1468-4527
1468-4535
DOI:10.1108/14684520310471