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Creating And Hosting Student-Run Research Journals: A Case Study, Adrian K. Ho Dec 2011

Creating And Hosting Student-Run Research Journals: A Case Study, Adrian K. Ho

Western Libraries Publications

This case study aims to examine an academic library’s roles in facilitating the creation and hosting of open access student-run research journals. In addition to providing an online platform to host the journals, the library acquaints students with scholarly publishing, assists them in securing various resources available on campus, and offers support for content management. There are challenges and opportunities for the library as it undertakes the responsibility of hosting student journals. The article concludes with a discussion of possible topics for future research.


Academic Libraries Should Consider A Strategic Approach To Promotion And Marketing Of E-Books, Nazi Torabi Dec 2011

Academic Libraries Should Consider A Strategic Approach To Promotion And Marketing Of E-Books, Nazi Torabi

Western Libraries Publications

No abstract provided.


Hybrid Journals: Transition To Full Open Access Or Here To Stay?, Adrian K. Ho Mar 2011

Hybrid Journals: Transition To Full Open Access Or Here To Stay?, Adrian K. Ho

Western Libraries Publications

No abstract provided.


A Graduate Degree In Library Or Information Science Is Required, But Not Sufficient, To Enter The Profession, Nazi Torabi Jan 2011

A Graduate Degree In Library Or Information Science Is Required, But Not Sufficient, To Enter The Profession, Nazi Torabi

Western Libraries Publications

No abstract provided.


Public Librarians With The Highest Retention Rate Are More Likely To Choose Their Entire Career Path In Public Libraries, Nazi Torabi Jan 2011

Public Librarians With The Highest Retention Rate Are More Likely To Choose Their Entire Career Path In Public Libraries, Nazi Torabi

Western Libraries Publications

No abstract provided.