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Author:   Peter J. Webster (University of Colorado, Boulder, U.S.A.)
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.440kg
ISBN:  

9781843343684

ISBN 10:   1843343681
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   30 September 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Universal discovery and access to information; The library catalogue and the new role of distributed electronic content tools; Electronic content products – materials management and integration; The ILS and the challenges of electronic materials; Whither the OPAC: new models for the primary library search interface; Still too many search interfaces: wrestling with old and new disintegrated applications; Innovative interfaces, new interfaces, search services, toolbars, lookups and widgets; End-to-end integration and a seamless user experience; Net size, bigger and better partnerships, and getting others to share the work; Library application services for information exchange services: more and less than web services; More elements of the integrated information environment; Conclusions.

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. ..an excellent overview of the current state of affairs in electronic resources management for libraries ...full of thoughtful discussion and interesting arguments. <br>-Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Newsletter<br><br> This book is a timely, important work regarding collection integration and federated search evolution and would be of value in all library collections...Webster diligently explains his position and supports his views with substantial documentation and quotes from leading library authorities. <br>-Collection Building

...an excellent overview of the current state of affairs in electronic resources management for libraries ...full of thoughtful discussion and interesting arguments., Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals newsletter ...a pleasant change to think about electronic resources without any reference to Athens or Shibboleth., Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals newsletter This book is a timely, important work regarding collection integration and federated search evolution and would be of value in all library collections...Webster diligently explains his position and supports his views with substantial documentation and quotes from leading library authorities., Collection Building

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Peter Webster is Systems Librarian for the Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada.

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