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Managing electronic resources : new and changing roles for libraries / Peter M. Webster.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Chandos, 2008.Description: 200 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781843343684 (pbk.) :
  • 9781843343691 (hbk.) :
  • 9781843343684 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 025.04 WEB
LOC classification:
  • ZA4080
Contents:
1.Introduction -- 2.Universal discovery and access to information -- 3.The library catalogue and the new role of distributed electronic content tools -- 4.Electronic content products - materials management and integration -- 5.The ILS and the challenges of electronic materials -- 6.Whither the OPAC: new models for the primary library search interface -- 7.Still too many search interfaces: wrestling with old and new disintegrated applications -- 8.Innovative interfaces, new interfaces, search services, toolbars, lookups and widgets -- 9.End-to-end integration and a seamless user experience -- 10.Net size, bigger and better partnerships, and getting others to share the work -- 11. Library application services for information exchange services: more and less than web services -- 12.More elements of the integrated information environment -- 13.Conclusions.
Summary: The author looks at how online resources are causing the roles and operation of libraries to change. He considers changes to practice which libraries and e-materials software providers need to make together to meet the challenges and maximize the benefits of electronic materials.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 025.04 WEB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 208244

Includes bibliographical references (p.223-229) and index.

1.Introduction -- 2.Universal discovery and access to information -- 3.The library catalogue and the new role of distributed electronic content tools -- 4.Electronic content products - materials management and integration -- 5.The ILS and the challenges of electronic materials -- 6.Whither the OPAC: new models for the primary library search interface -- 7.Still too many search interfaces: wrestling with old and new disintegrated applications -- 8.Innovative interfaces, new interfaces, search services, toolbars, lookups and widgets -- 9.End-to-end integration and a seamless user experience -- 10.Net size, bigger and better partnerships, and getting others to share the work -- 11. Library application services for information exchange services: more and less than web services -- 12.More elements of the integrated information environment -- 13.Conclusions.

The author looks at how online resources are causing the roles and operation of libraries to change. He considers changes to practice which libraries and e-materials software providers need to make together to meet the challenges and maximize the benefits of electronic materials.

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