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Digital Repository Services At Bennett University: A Case Study, Jamil Ahmed Dr.
Digital Repository Services At Bennett University: A Case Study, Jamil Ahmed Dr.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to promote and share the research output of Bennett University (BU), India through Digital Repository Services (DRSs). It aims at encouraging, assisting and accelerating the research fraternity of the university.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper explains about the initiatives adopted by the LRC at BU for developing DRS using open-space software, Dspace for long-term preservation of intellectual assets and increase the visibility of the institute in global landscape.
Findings – DRS at BU was developed with an aim to preserve and disseminate the intellectual assets of BU, encourage budding talents and increase BU’s …
The Accidental Middle East Librarians, Shahrzad Khosrowpour, Essraa Nawar
The Accidental Middle East Librarians, Shahrzad Khosrowpour, Essraa Nawar
Library Presentations, Posters, and Audiovisual Materials
One of the most essential factors in acquiring a subject-focused collection for an academic institution is the close collaboration of the subject liaison librarian and the faculty. Not to mention that when the collection is in a Middle East language, it may have some restriction in access/locating materials desirable for that collection. It also involves challenges such as having the knowledge of the language, locating vendors/publishers, and communicating with them to easily find the materials in Western countries and/or outside resources on time. To create an effective collection that supports the curriculum, librarians may need to provide an individual level …