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Feast And Famine: More And Better Choices, But Belt-Tightening Forces Libraries To Cut Subscriptions, Carol Tenopir, Gayle Baker, Jill E. Grogg
Feast And Famine: More And Better Choices, But Belt-Tightening Forces Libraries To Cut Subscriptions, Carol Tenopir, Gayle Baker, Jill E. Grogg
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
With fancy new software developments and growth in both the richness of content and delivery options for information resources, the Database Marketplace 2010 is a feast for buyers. Unfortunately, institutional budget cuts may force more of a famine mentality--with belt-tightening for most, and only purchases that are life-sustaining being served in many libraries.
Usage And Functionality., Carol Tenopir
Usage And Functionality., Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
The Online Information Meeting each December in London is one of the last remaining conferences dedicated to e-resources in libraries. As such, it was somewhat surprising that few sessions this year focused on features or functionality of the latest products for libraries. Instead, the library track dealt almost entirely with measuring and demonstrating the value of the library to increase (or maintain) funding.
Information On The Go., Carol Tenopir
Information On The Go., Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Libraries and publishers are busy redesigning and formatting content while introducing new services to make the best use of handhelds. Nowhere was this more apparent than at the 2009 Association of College and Research Libraries recent meeting.
Ebooks Arrive., Carol Tenopir
Ebooks Arrive., Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
The programs at two recent conferences (the Charleston Conference and London Online) confirm that ebooks have established themselves in libraries. While the trade and consumer book markets still struggle to find an affordable and compelling ebook reader, library users have embraced the ebooks connected to the library e-collection and accessible via the PC or laptop they typically use.
When You Just Need A Part, Carol Tenopir
When You Just Need A Part, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Sometimes a user really only needs part of an article or part of a chapter--a table, a photograph, a map, or another item. Electronic journals and books make all of these levels of granularity possible.