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Ram, Shri; Anbu K., John Paul; Kataria, Sanjay – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2011
Purpose: This paper seeks to provide an insight into the implementation of some of the innovative Web 2.0 applications at Jaypee University of Information Technology with the aim of exploring the expectations of the users and their awareness and usage of such applications. Design/methodology/approach: The study was undertaken at the Learning…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Electronic Libraries, Information Technology, Foreign Countries
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Chang, Naicheng; Tsai, Yuchin; Hopkinson, Alan – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate issues of different scripts in the same record (in MARC21 and Chinese machine-readable cataloguing (CMARC)) and Chinese internal codes (i.e. double-byte character set) when implementing Koha. It also discusses successful efforts in promoting the adoption of Koha in Taiwan, particularly the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Coding, Information Systems, Library Automation
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Jones, R. Arwel – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2008
Purpose: This paper aims to provide an overview of developments in digitisation policy and practice at the National Library of Wales (NLW) from 1995 to 2007 and drawing out the lessons learnt. Design/methodology/approach: A chronological overview of developments focusing on the pilot phase, policy statements of 2001 and 2005 and on specific…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Government Libraries, Electronic Libraries
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Tonta, Yasar – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2009
Purpose: The peoples living in the Balkan Peninsula over centuries have created a very rich cultural heritage and the constant political upheavals in the region have affected the development and preservation of their cultures. This paper aims to review the internet infrastructure and networked readiness levels of the Balkan countries, which are…
Descriptors: Preservation, Cultural Maintenance, Internet, Cultural Background
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Virkus, Sirje – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the experiences of the Institute of Information Studies of Tallinn University in introducing ICT, including Web 2.0 technologies, in library and information science education, and to explore the role that these can play in new models of learning and teaching. Design/methodology/approach: Web 2.0…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Education, Universities, Internet
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Wales, Tim; Robertson, Penny – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2008
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to share the experiences and challenges faced by the Open University Library (OUL) in using screen capture software to develop online literature search tutorials. Design/methodology/approach: A summary of information literacy support at the OUL is provided as background information to explain the decision to…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Open Universities, Online Courses, Computer Uses in Education
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Brindley, Lynne J. – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2006
Purpose: This article aims to look into a review of library provision in higher education, which was originally set up in 1992 by The Funding Councils of England, Scotland and Wales, and the Department of Education for Northern Ireland. Design/methodology/approach: The review group was structured into three sub-committees, under the umbrella of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Committees, Academic Libraries, Library Services