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Ereading For Research, Michelle Armstrong
Ereading For Research, Michelle Armstrong
Michelle Armstrong
Data on ebooks is beginning to show that this format is transforming the library world. More and more libraries are developing ebook collections and patrons are learning to expect this format as an option. Much of this success is the result of devices like the Kindle and iPad which mimic a much more natural reading experience, at least in the traditional sense. Reading a novel or any text straight through works well on these devices. However, not every type of reader interacts with a book like this and in fact many academic faculty and researchers need more freedom to read …
No Fees Required: Opening Access To University Content (Tech Talk), Michelle Armstrong, Julia Stringfellow
No Fees Required: Opening Access To University Content (Tech Talk), Michelle Armstrong, Julia Stringfellow
Michelle Armstrong
This article shares information from a presentation at the 2011 Southwest Idaho Library Association Regional Conference, which explored increased access to university collections and scholarship and the great benefits this provides for all library communities. Access to university records and scholarship, both born digital and originally in paper, is improved by providing them in an open, electronic format. The session featured examples of institutional repositories and the types of digital content they include, and provided resources with information on creating and implementing an institutional repository.
Getting Social In A Small Academic Library, Elizabeth Ramsey
Getting Social In A Small Academic Library, Elizabeth Ramsey
Elizabeth Ramsey
Libraries of all shapes and sizes are being exhorted to take advantage of the outreach and promotion opportunities available to them for free through the use of social networking. However, to avoid the pitfalls of an unfocused or unsuccessful program most experts agree that you’ll need to first consider: why you want to use social networking, where in the wide, wide web you want to start building your community, who will be responsible for the content, what that content will be, and how the effectiveness of your social media efforts will be measured. This article will examine strategies advocated by …