Why are some books or libraries dropped from collections even though the related product is still supported?
Sometimes old libraries are being revised and new libraries are not ready at manufacturing time. Depending on how the library owner chooses to revise the library, the old library might not be intact and can no longer be included. Changes to our manufacturing tools will make such problems less likely, and will help ensure that the collections continue to deliver the available softcopy libraries for current products. The entire cycle to develop, manufacture, and distribute updated CD-ROMs takes about three months and does not allow time for interim updates. The latest books and libraries are available on the Internet, such as the z/OS Internet library, OS/390 Internet library, and IBM Publications Center. Book updates and updated product libraries are generally included in the next update of the IBM softcopy collections to which they apply. Go back to the list of questions. Locating manuals on collections: Question: If I want to locate a particular book, I used to refer to the hardcopy b
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- Libraries own these books in their collections – shouldn’t the libraries be able to make the digital versions available to users everywhere, for free, just as the books themselves are?
- Why are some books or libraries dropped from collections even though the related product is still supported?
- How do you think the digitization of books should effect how libraries manage their print collections?
