E-Books from MyiLibrary at the University of Worcester: A Case Study
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| Natura: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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2007
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| author | Taylor, Alison |
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| contents | E-Books from MyiLibrary at the University of Worcester: A Case Study Taylor, Alison Books Electronic Publishing Universities Case Studies Textbooks Access to Information Cataloging Foreign Countries Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe how an e-books project was set up at the University of Worcester Information and Learning Services with the aim of improving user access to the range of textbook materials available. Design/methodology/approach: Details of the background and circumstances of the University and the effect of these on the process undertaken by the e-books project group are described. The selection of an e-books provider, MyiLibrary, and subsequent ordering, cataloguing and promotion activities are outlined. Findings: This paper outlines the importance of tailoring the approach to e-books acquisition to the individual institution. It is found that authentication is a major issue and that for e-books packages to be successful, technical problems need to be kept to a minimum. Practical implications: Examples to assist others in setting up e-books provision are given. Technical difficulties and the range of titles available are both impediments to providing a full e-books service. Originality/value: E-books appear to provide greater access and flexibility to library users. Information and Learning Services fully intends to extend the range of e-books available to students. This paper looks at the practicalities of setting up and expanding such a service. |
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| spellingShingle | E-Books from MyiLibrary at the University of Worcester: A Case Study Taylor, Alison Books Electronic Publishing Universities Case Studies Textbooks Access to Information Cataloging Foreign Countries E-Books from MyiLibrary at the University of Worcester: A Case Study Taylor, Alison Books Electronic Publishing Universities Case Studies Textbooks Access to Information Cataloging Foreign Countries Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe how an e-books project was set up at the University of Worcester Information and Learning Services with the aim of improving user access to the range of textbook materials available. Design/methodology/approach: Details of the background and circumstances of the University and the effect of these on the process undertaken by the e-books project group are described. The selection of an e-books provider, MyiLibrary, and subsequent ordering, cataloguing and promotion activities are outlined. Findings: This paper outlines the importance of tailoring the approach to e-books acquisition to the individual institution. It is found that authentication is a major issue and that for e-books packages to be successful, technical problems need to be kept to a minimum. Practical implications: Examples to assist others in setting up e-books provision are given. Technical difficulties and the range of titles available are both impediments to providing a full e-books service. Originality/value: E-books appear to provide greater access and flexibility to library users. Information and Learning Services fully intends to extend the range of e-books available to students. This paper looks at the practicalities of setting up and expanding such a service. |
| title | E-Books from MyiLibrary at the University of Worcester: A Case Study |
| topic | Books Electronic Publishing Universities Case Studies Textbooks Access to Information Cataloging Foreign Countries |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ896671 |