Library Hi Tech News: Volume 25 Issue 1

“Digital libraries à la carte 2007”: Suggestions and Trends from the 11th Ticer Summer School

Reports on papers presented at the 11th Ticer Summer School, 27‐31 August 2007 at the University of Tilbury, The Netherlands.

Electronic Resources and Libraries, 2nd Annual Conference 2007 – a Final Perspective

The purpose of this paper is to report on the “Electronic resources and libraries” 2nd annual conference.

Promoting Success: Mentoring Students with Disabilities Using New Technologies in Higher Education

The purpose of this article is to investigate the traditional mentoring practices of mentors and protégés.

Creation of Digital Library of Manuscripts at Shivaji University, India

The purpose of this paper is to describe the digitization of rare materials in one Indian university.

Automated Generation of Card Catalogues: Experiences of the NIALS Library

The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences of NIALS Library in the use of computers in the production of catalogue cards. It also seeks to find out the experiences of…

Patterns of Information Storage and Retrieval in University Libraries in Nigeria

This paper sets out to elicit the patterns of information storage and retrieval in Nigerian university libraries.

The Effects of Library Orientations on Student Usage of the Library

This study examines the effect of information literacy orientations on usage statistics in an academic library. The aim of the study is to show that library orientations increase…

To Beta Test, or Not to Beta Test: Is That the Question?

The purpose of this paper is to help library technology staff understand the process of beta testing software, determine if it is appropriate for them to engage in the process…

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