New directions for special collections: an anthology of practice

Addressing the most exciting and challenging areas in the profession, this text will be invaluable to any professional looking ahead to the future of special collections and related cultural heritage work.

- Covers a broad range of special collections work that shares perspectives from many different practitioners and experts in the field

- Updates the notion of special collections to the wide range of institutions and contexts where they exist today, illustrating non-traditional opportunities for special collections work

- Expands job opportunities for readers by providing an overview of the most compelling and exciting trends and challenges in the changing field of special collections