The sustainability of information: an outline -- The three dimensions of sustainability -- The economic sustainability of information -- The environmental sustainability of information -- The social sustainability of information -- Printed vs digital content and sustainability issues -- Open access models and the sustainability of information -- Sustainable management of open access information: a conceptual model -- Green information services: a conceptual model -- Information access and sustainability issues -- The sustainability of information models -- Research on sustainable information.

"This landmark text represents the first attempt to discuss the sustainable development of digital information in three key aspects: economic, social and environmental sustainability. Taking as its starting point the premise that digital information systems and services form the backbone of a knowledge society and digital economy, this book explores the challenges of ensuring sustainability of information in an evolving digital world." -- Back cover.