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Mohsenzadeh, Faranak; Isfandyari-Moghaddam, Alireza – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2011
Purpose: The present research aims to identify the difficulties and obstacles for developing digital libraries in the seven regional branches of Islamic Azad University (IAU), Iran, and to study the status of librarians' skills and education programmes at these institutions. Design/methodology/approach: The 40 individuals working in the regional…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Libraries, Academic Libraries, Universities
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Gorny, Miroslaw; Catlow, John; Lewandowski, Rafal – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the state of development of Polish digital libraries. Design/methodology/approach: The paper describes the establishment of the first digital library in Poland, the creation of the Wielkopolska Digital Library and other regional digital libraries. The organisational and technological solutions used…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Legal Responsibility
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Clarke, Christopher Peter – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2012
Purpose: This paper aims to examine the experiences of new users of Second Life in order to identify potential barriers and attractors to the expansion of the userbase and therefore the market for in-world information services. Design/methodology/approach: A multi-faceted methodological approach was taken utilising two questionnaires (pre- and…
Descriptors: Interviews, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Electronic Libraries
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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