The Preliminary Study of the Library Crowdsourcing Mode Based on Long Tail Theory

Abstract

Abstract:

This article discusses the relationship between “long tail” theory and “crowdsourcing”and points out the “long tail” phenomenon in the library. It then summarizes the advantage, weakness,opportunity and threat through SWOT analysis regarding the crowdsourcing of library work. It concludes
with a case study of successful crowdsourcing attempts in library so as to summarize weaknesses and threats of such measures for more success in the future.

Key words: Long tail theory, Crowdsourcing, SWOT analysis, Library work

Zhao Rongying, Wang Xinyu. The Preliminary Study of the Library Crowdsourcing Mode Based on Long Tail Theory[J]. LIBRARY JOURNAL.

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