The Impact of Digital Technology on Contemporary and Historic Newspapers

Download or read book The Impact of Digital Technology on Contemporary and Historic Newspapers written by Hartmut Walravens and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2009-02-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers brought together in this highly actual book are grouped around three themes. Not only the physical and digital preservation of newspapers are treated, but also the service and access models that are currently under development; examples are provided, with a focus on Southeast Asia. Moreover the dynamism of online newspapers is discussed. This volume contains cutting-edge information which is indispensable for the modern newspaper librarian. Also researchers, educators and journalists may benefit from the introduction to current aspects of the important medium.