The Electronic Library: Volume 21 Issue 4

Public libraries and the consortium purchase of electronic resources

This paper embodies research on the purchasing of electronic resources by public libraries. It sought to identify what works well and what is problematic with respect to the…

Barriers of bibliographic database creation in Indian university libraries: the INFLIBNET experience

On the one hand the world has reached the last stages of library automation, while, on the other, the Internet has revolutionized it with different concepts such as the…

The National Archives of Singapore Reference Enquiry Database

The National Archives of Singapore offers reference services to members of the public on questions related to Singapore’s history and heritage. However, with only two reference…

Information literacy evaluation: moving towards virtual learning environments

Evaluates the evidence for and against the effectiveness of electronically delivered information literacy programmes in comparison with personal contact teaching. Shows that…

Issues in library associations in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: the case of Botswana Library Association (BLA)

This paper reviews the challenges facing library associations within Eastern, Central and Southern Africa with particular attention paid to the Botswana Library Association (BLA)…

Management for change in acquisitions in academic libraries

Academic libraries worldwide have been utilizing the Internet to enhance collections, expand services and improve operations. Internet resources and services, such as e‐mail…

Web Services: XML‐based system integrated techniques

The integration of information systems must consider various aspects, including the individuals of an organization, cooperating with other vendors, and the connections within this…

Myongji University digital library project: implementing a KORMARC/EAD integrated system

Proposes to design and implement a metadata system for Myongji University (MJU) library collections that allows users to search all library materials using one user interface…

Digital archive developments

States that there has been a growing interest in digital archive development in universities and colleges and in national and international governmental institutions. Reveals that…

Magic and Hypersystems: Constructing the Information‐sharing Library

The Extreme Searcher’s Guide to Web Search Engines: A Handbook for the Serious Searcher. 2nd ed.

Net Crimes and Misdemeanours: Outmanoeuvring the Spammers, Swindlers, and Stalkers Who Are Targeting You Online

Success at the Enquiry Desk: Successful Enquiry Answering Every Time. 4th ed.