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The Four Pillars Of Scholarly Publishing: The Future And A Foundation., Jarrett Ek Byrnes, Edward B. Baskerville, Bruce Caron, Cameron Neylon, Carol Tenopir, Mark Schildhauer, A.E. Budden, Lonnie Aarssen, Christopher Lortie
The Four Pillars Of Scholarly Publishing: The Future And A Foundation., Jarrett Ek Byrnes, Edward B. Baskerville, Bruce Caron, Cameron Neylon, Carol Tenopir, Mark Schildhauer, A.E. Budden, Lonnie Aarssen, Christopher Lortie
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Scholarly publishing has embraced electronic distribution in many respects, but the tools available through the Internet and other advancing technologies have profound implications for scholarly communication beyond dissemination. We argue that to best serve science, the process of scholarly communication must embrace these advances and evolve. Here, we consider the current state of the process in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and propose directions for this evolution and potential change. We identify four pillars for the future of scientific communication: (1) an ecosystem of scholarly products, (2) immediate and open access, (3) open peer review, and (4) full recognition for …
Information With A Twist: Vendors Keep The Party Going With Web 2.0, Carol Tenopir, Gayle Baker, Jill E. Grogg
Information With A Twist: Vendors Keep The Party Going With Web 2.0, Carol Tenopir, Gayle Baker, Jill E. Grogg
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Social networking and other Web 2.0 technologies led the social whirl of the information industry. Publishers and librarians tried to keep their products and services relevant by mixing authoritative content with user involvement, but that wasn't enough. Enhancing interfaces, adding new forms of content, and making strategic acquisitions--all are necessary to ensure that the information industry party continues.
The Database Marketplace 2000: Are Online Companies Dinosaurs?, Carol Tenopir, Jeff Barry
The Database Marketplace 2000: Are Online Companies Dinosaurs?, Carol Tenopir, Jeff Barry
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
No player in the fee-based information industry can ignore the Internet, but many see it as an opportunity to expand services to their library customers rather than as a threat. Some companies that started in the CD-ROM business have adapted by offering web versions as well and are seeing much more growth in their web-based services. Gale Group is one that has successfully shifted its emphasis from CD-ROM to web versions. Gale's Beth Dempsey says, "The web has been a boon for Gale.
Online Use Policies And Restrictions, Carol Tenopir
Online Use Policies And Restrictions, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Many public libraries have been forced to adopt policies regarding Internet access, both because of potentially controversial sites and the costs of providing access. Rules on restricting the access of minors and other policies are discussed.
Common End User Errors, Carol Tenopir
Common End User Errors, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Traditional end user mistakes include spelling errors, deviant interfaces, Boolean logic errors, and term errors. Spelling assistance should be made a standard on every search system as spelling errors are perhaps the most common errors made by all types of users.
Moving To The Information Village, Carol Tenopir
Moving To The Information Village, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Explains how Engineering Information Inc.'s (EI) Engineering Information Village is a useful tool for librarians to bring order out of the chaotic information environment. Features of the Ei Village; The web as the heart of the Village; Ei Compendex Plus being the cornerstone of the village library; Prices; One of the first commercial integrated information products.
Internet Issues In Reference, Carol Tenopir
Internet Issues In Reference, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
More public and academic libraries are offering Internet access, and various problems must be resolved. Issues such as patrons using the Internet for playing games or viewing pornography, librarians controlling traffic at workstations and legal matters are discussed.
Internet Use And Training In University Libraries, Carol Tenopir, Ralf Neufang
Internet Use And Training In University Libraries, Carol Tenopir, Ralf Neufang
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
University research libraries in the United States and Canada were surveyed to determine their use of a variety of electronic reference tools. An 85% response rate provided us with information about university library use of CD-ROM, remote online, locally loaded databases, and Internet access. The biggest change since our 1991 survey of the same libraries was in their provision of Internet access to users through the library. Follow-up interviews provided more in-depth information on how university libraries are managing Internet access, staff and user training programs, and changes in library staff attitudes or user attitudes since Internet access was introduced. …