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Moving Forward With Electronic Content Procurement, J. Cory Tucker, Emilie Delquie
Moving Forward With Electronic Content Procurement, J. Cory Tucker, Emilie Delquie
Library Faculty Publications
Over the last several years, libraries have experienced a myriad of changes that have affected the marketplace and changed the way they purchase electronic resources. With the move from print to electronic, the variety of options available to purchase library materials has increased. Acquisitions in libraries have further been complicated by decreasing budgets, fewer staff, new technology, and user behavior. The issues related to electronic content purchasing will be discussed in this article, including an overview of how academic libraries currently purchase materials, a review of issues facing libraries, and a summary of new business models being introduced in the …
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 3: Two Early Publications, Charles H. Smith
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 3: Two Early Publications, Charles H. Smith
DLPS Faculty Publications
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Extent Of Automation In South Eastern Nigerian Libraries, Chinwe Veronica Anunobi Dr, Ifeany Edwin Ogbo
Extent Of Automation In South Eastern Nigerian Libraries, Chinwe Veronica Anunobi Dr, Ifeany Edwin Ogbo
Chinwe Veronica Anunobi Dr
The paper x-rays the extent of automation in South East Nigerian libraries. Ex-post-factor research method was adopted for the study involving the study of 35 libraries in the South Eastern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The study revealed that out of six public and five ministries of Education /Information libraries, none is automated. It also revealed that out of the 24 academic libraries, only two are automated. Based on the findings it is recommended that: all the three tiers of government should automate their government departmental libraries to ensure efficient storage, retrieval and dissemination of government information; state and federal governments …
Library Ledger, University Of Southern Maine Libraries
Employee Development Using Webct Vista, Jennifer Link Jones
Employee Development Using Webct Vista, Jennifer Link Jones
Jennifer L. Jones
The article reports on the technology upgrade at Georgia State University Library in Atlanta, Goergia. It offers a look at renovations of its facilities and exterior. More than 350 computers were installed in its new Information Commons and Learning Commons. The library officials jointly worked with the school's Information Systems & Technology department and established two computer technical support desk within the library. It is noted that its library employees need to further their knowledge and undergo training about various issues in library science. It also explores various library technology issues, which include public services technology competencies, construction of learning …
Library Ledger, University Of Southern Maine Libraries