Satisfying user demands and the impact on policy1

Abstract

Satisfying user needs and expectations requires that information polices be current, flexible, and in alignment with those needs and expectations. Publishers and librarians must develop the policies, practices, and procedures that will facilitate - not inhibit - the use of their information and maximize its value to the user. They need to move beyond the "this is how we have always done it" mindset and re-evaluate policies on a regular basis. This interactive panel discussion was organized to take a look at some of the issues that concern content providers and librarians, such as the re-use, replication and sharing of data, social media, data mining, and others.