SUMMARY : Provides a case study of the acquisitions processes that were necessary when Cardiff University's School of Engineering made a decision to subscribe to electronic-only versions of journals where such subscriptions were less expensive than the print equivalent. In doing so, addresses issues of electronic subscriptions management in UK academic institutions such as national initiatives, subscription models, and the impact of tax regulations. Also describes some new developments in the scholarly communication marketplace.
Abstract : Academic libraries are flocking to online social networking sites in an effort to meet users where they are. Pinterest is the latest of these rapidly growing online social networking tools. The author of this article reports results from a survey on academic libraries’ presence on Pinterest. The survey found most academic library pinboards are in their infancy. Findings suggest that before establishing a presence on Pinterest, libraries should focus on planning institutional profiles and boards.
Abstract : This article discusses best practices for evaluating open source software for use in library projects, based on the authors' experience evaluating electronic publishing solutions. First, it presents a brief review of the literature, emphasizing the need to evaluate open source solutions carefully in order to minimize Total Cost of Ownership. Next, it describes the process used to conduct a comparative evaluation between two open source electronic publishing systems, highlighting aspects of the methodology not described elsewhere.
Abstract : Next-generation catalogues are providing opportunities for library professionals and users to interact, collaborate, and enhance core library functions. Technology, innovation, and creativity are all components that are merging to create a localized, online social space that brings our physical library services and experiences into an online environment.
Abstract : This bibliographic essay examines the difficulties associated with the selection, licensing, acquisition, and management of e-books in academic libraries. The potential advantages of e-book technology are likely to be realized only to the extent that they advance the economic goals of e-book suppliers and are consistent with the legal framework that has been negotiated by publishers, vendors, libraries, and readers. Many difficulties can be traced to a lack of uniformity in license terms, access restrictions, and librarians’ expectations.
Abstract : This paper examines the recent literature on the presentation of e-books in college and university libraries, focusing on three mechanisms for discovery and access: e-book vendors' interfaces, library catalogs (OPACs), and resource discovery tools (RDTs). If libraries rely on vendors' interfaces, patrons must search on multiple platforms, many of which have limited and idiosyncratic search mechanisms.
Abstract: Digital repositories are considered essential information tools for scholarly communication. Their acceptability and extensive use by communities and institutions, as well as the users’ commitment in selfarchiving, highlight the need for developing alternative channels of communication to expose scholarly productivity. Furthermore, the digital repositories community is interested into transforming them into viable, reliable and useful systems.
Περίληψη : Η νέα επιστημονική τάση που επικρατεί σε διεθνές επίπεδο, κυρίως σε θέματα επιστημονικής επικοινωνίας, είναι τα Ιδρυματικά Καταθετήρια (Institutional Repositories) και η σχέση τους με το κίνημα της Ανοιχτής Πρόσβασης (Open Access).
Περίληψη : Η υλοποίηση ενός Ιδρυματικού Αποθετηρίου αποτελεί μία σύνθετη διαδικασία ανάλυσης των αναγκών του ακαδημαϊκού ιδρύματος που εξυπηρετεί, αξιολόγησης και επιλογής λογισμικού εφαρμογής, καθορισμού πολιτικών τεκμηρίωσης, αξιοποίησης μοντέλων διαλειτουργικότητας και μακροπρόθεσμης διατήρησης του περιεχομένου. Στην περίπτωση της Βιβλιοθήκης του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, προτάθηκε ένα πλαίσιο ανάπτυξης της Ψηφιακής Βιβλιοθήκης «Πάνδημος», που βασίζεται στην επιλογή του λογισμικού Fedora για την εγκατάσταση και λειτουργία του.
ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗ : Τα ιδρυµατικά αποθετήρια ανοικτής πρόσβασης αποτελούν πλέον µια πραγµατικότητα για τα ελληνικά ακαδηµαϊκά ιδρύµατα. Το παρόν άρθρο έχει στόχο να σκιαγραφήσει το τοπίο των ελληνικών ιδρυµατικών αποθετηρίων, να δώσει πληροφορίες για τις συλλογές που φιλοξενούν και να περιγράψει τις τεχνολογίες που χρησιµοποιούνται για την υλοποίησή τους.
