Libraries in Disseminating Precise Information on Major Sporting Events
Published: 2015
Author(s) Name: Edgar Crook |
Author(s) Affiliation: Assistant Director, Australian Sports Commission
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Abstract
The number and size of major international sporting events continues to grow. This paper describes the role, impact and responsibilities for libraries in the production, promotion and collection of large-scale multi-sport events. It uses as examples of three Commonwealth Games (held in 2006/2010/2014) and discusses the lessons to be learned for libraries.
Keywords: Major Sporting Events, Large-scale Sporting Events, Libraries, Commonwealth Games, Collection Development, Librarians, Sport
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