KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management

2015 | Volume 2 | Issue Issue 1

Libraries in Disseminating Precise Information on Major Sporting Events

1. Edgar Crook – Assistant Director, Australian Sports Commission

Received
04-Jan-2016 		Accepted
- 		Published
04-Jan-2016
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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