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External Collaboration Patterns of Research Institutions Using Shared Publications in the Web of Science
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Toral, Sergio Luis; Bessis, Nik; Martinez-Torres, Maria del Rocio – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2013
Purpose: During recent decades, research institutions have increased collaboration with other institutions since it is recognized as a good practice that improves their performance. However, they do not usually consider external collaborations as a strategic issue despite their benefits. The purpose of this paper consists of identifying different…
Descriptors: Universities, Cooperation, Research, Global Approach
An Evaluation of Alert Services: Quantity versus Quality
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Zandian, Fatemeh; Riahinia, Nosrat; Azimi, Ali; Poursalehi, Nastaran – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2010
Purpose: Online information vendors currently offer a variety of additional services; among these are alert services which present requested information on recent publications to registered users. This paper aims to investigate a variety of alert services provided by four online information vendors. Design/methodology/approach: A comparison of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Services, Online Vendors, Bibliographic Databases
Regional Consortia for E-Resources: A Case Study of Deals in the South China Region
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Chunrong, Luo; Jingfen, Wang; Zhinong, Zhou – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the current situation and the social and economic benefits from the consortia acquisitions of electronic resources by the China Academic Library and Information System (CALIS) South China Regional Centre and to recommend improvements for consortia acquisitions. Design/methodology/approach: Analyses…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Consortia, Academic Libraries, Library Services
Data Migration from DOBIS/LIBIS to Horizon: Experiences from the KFUPM Library in Saudi Arabia
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Khurshid, Zahiruddin; Kadry, Hamed Mostafa – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2006
Purpose: To share the experiences in data migration of the KFUPM Library with libraries planning to move from legacy systems such as DOBIS/LIBIS to third-generation systems. Design/methodology/approach: A detailed analysis of DOBIS/LIBIS data structure, data extraction, including data mining, and data conversion of bibliographic, non-bibliographic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Data, Change, Bibliographic Databases
An Assessment of Potential Efficiency Gains through Online Content Use
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Creaser, Claire; Hamblin, Yvonne; Davies, J. Eric – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2006
Purpose: Online content has largely replaced traditional print-based resources as the primary tool for literature searching throughout much of the academic and research community. This paper presents the results of a small-scale study, commissioned by the JISC in 2004, to assess the potential efficiency gains that may be achieved through the use…
Descriptors: Online Searching, Research, Efficiency, Cost Effectiveness
Utilisation and Impact of the Essential Electronic Agricultural Database (TEEAL) on Library Services in a Nigerian University of Agriculture
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Oduwole, A. A.; Sowole, A. O. – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2006
Purpose: This study examined the utilisation of the Essential Electronic Agricultural Library database (TEEAL) at the University of Agriculture Library, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: Data collection was by questionnaire following a purposive sampling technique. A total of 104 out 150 (69.3 per cent) responses were received and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Agriculture, Databases, Library Services