Search results

1 – 6 of 6
Per page
102050
Citations:
Loading...
Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 February 1993

Roger Fairman

In order to relieve pressure on the Enquiry Desk from an ever increasing student population, South Bank University have produced a prototype hypertext library guide based on…

23

Abstract

In order to relieve pressure on the Enquiry Desk from an ever increasing student population, South Bank University have produced a prototype hypertext library guide based on HyperCard. User reaction to the guide is being monitored, the comments recorded will be used to tailor the final system more closely to the needs of the users.

Details

VINE, vol. 23 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0305-5728

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 22 March 2011

Judith Keene and Roger Fairman

The purpose of this paper is to describe the need to integrate staff from a number of services from the public and academic sectors who will be working together in a new joint‐use…

1044

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the need to integrate staff from a number of services from the public and academic sectors who will be working together in a new joint‐use library. Staff workshops aimed at producing agreed core values were used as a way of starting the process of integration and engaging all staff with the vision of the new library.

Design/methodology/approach

The decision to focus on core values and to actively involve staff in their development is explained with reference to other work on vision and values. The format of the workshops is described, and an overview given of the qualitative and quantitative feedback from staff at the workshops, which was used to assess the success of the approach and inform future work, which is briefly outlined.

Findings

The paper concludes that the workshops were successful in helping staff start to get to know about each other's services and develop joint values. The opportunity to participate and be consulted by managers was welcomed.

Practical implications

Practical workshops can be an effective way of bringing together staff from different services and organisations and start engaging them with a vision. The authors intend to continue the process by working to embed the values and providing more of these opportunities for their staff, looking next at training needs.

Originality/value

Merging staff from different services can be difficult and threaten the success of joint‐use libraries. As partnership work is increasingly promoted amongst libraries, this case study suggests one effective way of encouraging integration.

Details

Library Review, vol. 60 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0024-2535

Keywords

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 January 1994

Nick Bevan

In a celebrated article, published in 1990, McSean and Law described CD‐ROM as a ‘transient technology’. This paper provides a starting point for a general discussion on the…

51

Abstract

In a celebrated article, published in 1990, McSean and Law described CD‐ROM as a ‘transient technology’. This paper provides a starting point for a general discussion on the future role of CD‐ROMs in libraries. An examination of the CD‐ROM market and the range of applications available highlights the popularity of the medium. Technical limitations remain, however, and in some subject areas the lack of currency of the data is a significant drawback. Alternative sources of electronic information, including online, tape leasing, BIDS and storage on hard disc, are explored. Although these alternatives are superior to CD‐ROM in some respects, the latter has a promising future particularly for small full‐text applications, multimedia, and small specialised databases. CD‐ROM should be seen, in general terms, as a replacement for printed material rather than a competitor to other forms of electronic information.

Details

Program, vol. 28 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0033-0337

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 July 1992

Neil Bradley

The abbreviation SGML stands for Standard Generalized Markup Language. Markup refers to adding style and formatting information to text prior to publication. It is a Standard…

46

Abstract

The abbreviation SGML stands for Standard Generalized Markup Language. Markup refers to adding style and formatting information to text prior to publication. It is a Standard because SGML has been accepted and published by the ISO, and is not owned by any manufacturer or software vendor. It is Generalized because SGML is powerful and flexible, allowing it to be used in many applications. And it is a Language that embodies a specification for creation of a set of rules to define the structure of a document. SGML has been designed to easily cross incompatible computer platforms, and its “open” nature allows for relatively simple access and manipulation of an SGML conforming document by both people and computers. Above all, SGML proposes a new way of thinking about document creation and presentation, by shifting document style considerations to the publication process rather than the creation process. This is done by dividing the document into named, logical elements, to which any style can be later applied. A by‐product of this approach is the effective creation of a flexible database, providing further access to the data for information retrieval or for re‐publication.

Details

Aslib Proceedings, vol. 44 no. 7/8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0001-253X

Access Restricted. View access options
Article
Publication date: 1 January 1996

Andrew Cox

A new vehicle for user instruction in academic libraries could be a hypertext library guide distributed on the World Wide Web. This article considers the advantages of an…

108

Abstract

A new vehicle for user instruction in academic libraries could be a hypertext library guide distributed on the World Wide Web. This article considers the advantages of an electronic library guide, and the particular advantages and problems of producing one using HTML (hypertext markup language) on the World Wide Web. Existing library guides on the Web are reviewed, and found to be impressive if capable of improvement. Some of the broad design issues are also reviewed, and the possible content of a guide discussed. Likely future developments are then considered.

Details

Program, vol. 30 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0033-0337

Access Restricted. View access options

Abstract

Details

Further Documents from F. Taylor Ostrander
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-0-76231-354-9

1 – 6 of 6
Per page
102050