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Lonsdale, Ray; Armstrong, Chris – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the findings from the qualitative strand of the National e-Book Observatory (2007-2009) project, relating to the promotion of e-textbooks in UK universities by the library, academics and publishers. A complementary paper on the ways in which students and academics locate e-books provided by their…
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Textbooks, Academic Libraries, Librarians
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Petrelli, Daniela; Auld, Daniel – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2008
Purpose: This paper aims to provide an initial understanding of the constraints that historical video collections pose to video retrieval technology and the potential that online access offers to both archive and users. Design/methodology/approach: A small and unique collection of videos on customs and folklore was used as a case study. Multiple…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Access to Information, Archives, Information Retrieval
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Secker, Jane – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2005
Purpose: Examines a project to integrate digital libraries and virtual learning environments (VLE) focusing on requirements for online reading list systems. Design/methodology/approach: Conducted a user needs analysis using interviews and focus groups and evaluated three reading or resource list management systems. Findings: Provides a technical…
Descriptors: Reading Lists, Management Systems, Reading, Focus Groups