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The aim of the RAPDOC project is to establish a system for therapid electronic delivery of journal articles in full text to librariesand end‐users. Pica is currently co‐operating…
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The aim of the RAPDOC project is to establish a system for the rapid electronic delivery of journal articles in full text to libraries and end‐users. Pica is currently co‐operating with 19 major libraries in The Netherlands on this project. On the basis of analyses of the existing interlibrary loan system, a core collection of 7,000 journal titles has been determined which is expected to fulfil 85 per cent of all requests for articles. Bibliographic information on all articles in the core collection will be added to the central database, providing an effective, in‐depth index to these journals. In addition to central storage, data will be downloaded to relevant local library systems. Speed of delivery is a major goal and at a later stage documents will be imaged electronically and delivered via SURFnet – the Dutch research network.
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Outlines the main topics of the Crimea Conference held in Sudack in June 2004. The theme of the 11th conference was “The role of libraries, publishers and information producers in…
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Outlines the main topics of the Crimea Conference held in Sudack in June 2004. The theme of the 11th conference was “The role of libraries, publishers and information producers in the evolution of modern society.
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Peter Lor’s contributions to library and information science and practice are myriad. This essay focusses on his contributions to the International Federation of Library…
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Purpose
Peter Lor’s contributions to library and information science and practice are myriad. This essay focusses on his contributions to the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).
Design/methodology/approach
The essay recalls Lor’s achievements and draws on the author’s experience of working with him during challenging times for IFLA.
Findings
Lor’s work and achievements illustrate how the global interconnectedness of the field emerges from and enlivens its local practice and that the global is in turn informed by the local.
Social implications
As an international Federation of library associations and libraries together with practitioners, IFLA reaches into the majority of the world’s nations. This essay demonstrates how leadership within one nation and at a global level can have far reaching results.
Originality/value
The author was in a unique position as IFLA President-elect and then President when Lor was appointed Secretary General of the Federation. The author viewpoint is that of an insider and a colleague.
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