The development of information technology (IT) networks in the delivery of a range of material to learners in higher education is explored. Factors which influence the applicationâŚ
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The development of information technology (IT) networks in the delivery of a range of material to learners in higher education is explored. Factors which influence the application of IT are described and learner characteristics and needs are enumerated. The range of learning material appropriate to, and the mechanisms for, IT delivery are examined. Some examples of provision are noted. Strategic issues and the strengths and weaknesses of networked access are analysed. Prospects for developing systems and the requirements are discussed. The results of a small scale survey of provision in academic institutions are reported and discussed in a second part of the paper.
Explores the strategic management of document and information supply with reference to developments in higher education and the academic library and information services andâŚ
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Explores the strategic management of document and information supply with reference to developments in higher education and the academic library and information services and systems context. It emphasises the evolutionary nature of the issue and performs a generalised environmental analysis of the situation. It identifies and discusses critical factors including: the availability of resources, the nature of demand, the dynamics of information, and changes in culture. Strategic factors of information demand and delivery are considered from both the usersâ and LIS managersâ perspectives. Various information and document access scenarios are contrasted, including: traditional collections, interlibrary loan, document delivery and âvirtualâ networked collections. A section on access issues critically interprets the character of the various approaches currently available. Managementâs need for adequate and appropriate information for planning document supply is identified and some observations are made on the contribution of the eâLib programme and its components to the issue. The Loughboroughâbased FIDDO project is specifically mentioned.
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Paul Sturges, Eric Davies, James Dearnley, Ursula Iliffe, Ursula Iliffe, Charles Oppenheim and Rachel Hardy
With digital technology libraries can archive considerable resources of detailed information about their users. This data is generally regarded as confidential between the libraryâŚ
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With digital technology libraries can archive considerable resources of detailed information about their users. This data is generally regarded as confidential between the library and the individual, but it has potential interest for commercial organisations, law enforcement and security agencies, and libraries themselves, to assist in marketing their services. The Privacy in the Digital Library Environment project at Loughborough University, 2000â2002, investigated the issues this raises. Findings suggested that users had low levels of anxiety about privacy when using libraries, but this was because they expected that libraries would not pass on personal data to other bodies. Librarians, whilst respecting privacy as a professional value in principle, did not give it a high rating against other values. Additionally, a significant minority of libraries was not well prepared for data protection. To assist the professional community, guidelines for privacy policy were drawn up on the basis of suggestions made by survey respondents.
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This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/02641619810213745. When citing theâŚ
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This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/02641619810213745. When citing the article, please cite: J. Eric Davies, Anne Morris, (1998), âWeighing up the options for document supply: a description and discussion of the FIDDO Projectâ, Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 26 Iss: 2, pp. 76 - 82.
I will attempt (albeit briefly) to give an overview of the profession's formal involvement in data protection. My objectives will be threefold. Firstly, to sketch some of theâŚ
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I will attempt (albeit briefly) to give an overview of the profession's formal involvement in data protection. My objectives will be threefold. Firstly, to sketch some of the background of the library and information profession's concern with data protection. Secondly, to indicate what is happening currently (and there is a great deal happening), and thirdly to outline how and where I see matters developing in the future. This particular gathering may well provide a useful input into this last area because it is really up to the individual members of the profession to indicate where the effort and development on this subject should be concentrated. Those close to the issue (too close it feels at times) have their own specialised view of things, but there is a danger that the general interests of the profession are not sufficiently regarded and pursued unless frequent soundings are taken.
Describes the development of a ânovelâ selfâguided tourexercise for user orientation at the Pilkington libraryLoughborough Universiy of Technology. Sketches thebackground to theâŚ
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Describes the development of a ânovelâ selfâguided tour exercise for user orientation at the Pilkington library Loughborough Universiy of Technology. Sketches the background to the project and considers the factors leading to a move away from âtraditionalâ conducted library tours, including their perceived lack of effectiveness, and resource intensity at a time of pressure. Includes a consideration of the impact of library organization on orientation and users generally. Outlines the philosophical basis, and aims and objectives of the Loughborough approach to orientation before describing how the programme evolved in detail. This comprises a selfâguided tour, supported by printed material as its main component, together with a limited number of individually tailored extended tours for users with specialized needs. Describes the practical introduction of the programme within the university, including publicity and evaluation. Concludes with a description of the task force involved in the project.
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J. Eric Davies and Anne Morris
Outlines the dynamic and complex information delivery environment facing managers, and describes the eLibâfunded FIDDO (Focused Investigations of Document Delivery OptionâŚ
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Outlines the dynamic and complex information delivery environment facing managers, and describes the eLibâfunded FIDDO (Focused Investigations of Document Delivery Option) Projectâs aims, organisation and activities to date. The project seeks to establish reliable information on document delivery to assist managers in decision making. The project has formal structure and management to enable consultation and liaison with relevant expertise and interests. Work to date is described, including literature reviewing, document delivery vendor study, World Wide Webâbased information dissemination point, national survey of interlibrary loan practices, exchange of experience workshop, and âliveâ field trials.
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Helen Greenwood and J. Eric Davies
The Library and Information Statistics Unit at Loughborough University (LISU) was recently commissioned to develop an evaluation toolkit for a project aimed at supporting theâŚ
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The Library and Information Statistics Unit at Loughborough University (LISU) was recently commissioned to develop an evaluation toolkit for a project aimed at supporting the development of new creative partnerships between libraries, museums and the arts using books and reading as a launch pad to develop new audiences and new venues for reading inspired creativity. Entitled âBooks Connectâ, the project comprised 13 individual crossâdomain events or initiatives that took place in the nine local authority areas in the East Midlands region of the UK in early 2002. These individual activities were very varied; involving different art forms, venues and partnerships, and featuring workshops, displays and performances and thus presented an interesting challenge in terms of creating a uniformly applicable set of performance indicators and data gathering instruments that could be used âin the fieldâ by individual project managers. The specially created evaluation âtoolkitâ comprised a set of audience questionnaires and interview schedules as well as templates to gather reviews from coâordinators, and accounts of artistsâ and partnersâ experience of events and initiatives. The data gathered were assembled and analysed by LISU specialists.