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Publisher: Emerald
Date: 24-07-2009
DOI: 10.1108/01435120910982131
Abstract: The purpose of the paper is to provide information and analysis of a national purchasing consortium for Australian libraries, Electronic Resources Australia (ERA). The paper outlines the political and library community factors, which influenced the development of a national approach to purchasing. It outlines the needs of users as expressed to a parliamentary inquiry, the four‐year national consultation and results of the first two years of operation of the consortium. ERA now provides access to quality online resources for approximately 8.5 million Australians. The work has led to careful consideration of issues including subscription periods, governance, funding models, “best price” and collaboration with vendors for marketing and promotion. Further work needs to continue on marketing and product range to ensure the long‐term success of the consortium. While a comparison is made with the New Zealand model, EPIC, comparisons are not made with other consortia models. Key issues in consultation could be applicable to library sector or national collaboration. The paper provides insight into a model for which very detailed policy and practical development was required.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-01-2023
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2007
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-10-2021
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 06-2005
DOI: 10.1108/14684520510607605
Abstract: This paper seeks to report on the development of a new interface for “finding” and “getting” resources from Australian libraries. The National Library of Australia has provided online access to the Australian National Bibliographic Database since 1981. Containing the National Union Catalogue for Australia, its major role initially was to support shared cataloguing. The Kinetica service supports access to the database through its search service. Kinetica is being redeveloped over the period 2004 and 2005 to provide a more modern, standards‐based service. The development is focused on increasing access by Australians to the nation's collections. The new interface for searching, Libraries Australia, was launched in December 2004 and incorporates a Google‐style search interface with a range of new “get” functionality, enabling requesting from libraries and ordering from bookshops. The paper reports on the redevelopment project, particularly Libraries Australia. The new interface is found to more successfully meet the needs of searchers, particularly the general public. Summarises research undertaken to assess the needs of Australians for access to library collections. Also describes the technical architecture of the new search service and future directions for this national infrastructure for resource sharing in Australia. Issues for the future including universal access are identified.
Publisher: American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Date: 04-2021
DOI: 10.1029/2020GC009402
Abstract: The decrease in δ 13 C of dissolved inorganic carbon (δ 13 C DIC ) owing to uptake of anthropogenic CO 2 (the oceanic 13 C Suess effect) in the Southeastern Indian Ocean over the last decade was calculated using an extended multiparameter linear regression technique. S les collected on the CROCCA‐2S (Coring to Reconstruct Ocean Circulation and Carbon Dioxide Across 2 Seas) cruise in November–December 2018 were compared to s les from the CLIVAR (Climate and Ocean: Variability, Predictability, and Change) and OISO (Océan Indien Service d'Observation) programs from 2007 to 2009. Surface ocean δ 13 C DIC decreased by an average of −0.53 ± 0.04‰ across this period, at an average rate of −0.053 ± 0.004‰ per year. This rate of δ 13 C DIC change is an increase from −0.021 ± 0.024‰ per year between 1994 and 2008. We find that the interior water mass most impacted by the oceanic 13 C Suess effect between 2008 and 2018 was Subantarctic Mode Water (SAMW), within which δ 13 C DIC decreased by −0.044 ± 0.002‰ per year. Using previously published relationships between the oceanic 13 C Suess effect and anthropogenic carbon, we estimate the annual storage of anthropogenic carbon within SAMW in the southeastern Indian Ocean has increased from ∼2.0 ± 0.2 μmol/kg per year between 1994 and 2008 to 5.5 ± 0.6 μmol/kg per year between 2008 and 2018.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 06-2011
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 28-05-2023
Publisher: International Journal of Librarianship
Date: 16-12-2020
DOI: 10.23974/IJOL.2020.VOL5.2.167
Abstract: Research libraries have provided a key to unlocking the knowledge of the centuries. The nature of their stewardship of knowledge has led to a focus on understanding the value and sustainability in terms of collections. The extraordinarily rich collections have made a great contribution to education and to the communities they serve. A new theory of change which underpins the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) highlights the contribution that activities can make to improve national and international economic, social, community and governmental health. This article analyses the nature of major research library activities in light of the SDGs methodology. Taking this broad framework to the work of International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) libraries provides new insights into the value and broader contribution of those libraries. The indicators assessed in the framework specifically relate to the outcomes of education and information within the societies they service. The case study suggests that the libraries make a significant and deep contribution both to the current national environments as well as in creating a framework for future returns on the investment to their universities.
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2007
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 03-07-2023
Publisher: CNRI Acct
Date: 09-2004
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2008
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 12-2005
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 04-2021
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 03-04-2021
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 06-03-2009
DOI: 10.1108/07378830910942900
Abstract: Access to library collections in an era where users want to “get” rather than “find” offers particular challenges. This paper seeks to explore users' needs for bibliographic records in a primarily full text environment. The paper describes the need for access to parliamentary and library information from the Australian Parliament and its use by Senators and Members. It then outlines the approach taken to develop and implement a new search system, ParlInfo, which applied a repository and search system that provides integrated access to bibliographic and full text information. Launched in September 2008, it offers facets, alerts, RSS feeds and other Web 2.0 functionality to both the Australian public and Parliamentary Network users accessing library collections and parliamentary collections. The paper offers insights into solutions which meet the information needs of Senators and Members and the public and the application of library/web 2.0 solutions. It is relevant to organisations seeking to offer a single gateway to their collections. The paper offers an approach based on understanding the whole needs of users, rather than applying a traditional assumption that resource discovery should be based only on catalogue records through an OPAC. The paper provides a model based on integrated access to resource through metadata, full text “crawled” from web sites and full text resources, such as Hansards, that can be applied in many organisations. The paper's value is in thinking about how the catalogue can be “turned inside out” for the twenty‐first century users' needs.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 20-07-2022
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 04-2006
DOI: 10.1108/01435120610668197
Abstract: To review skills needed by library and information science (LIS) professionals in the twenty‐first century and suggest a new approach to four key skills. Considers the DNA skills approach of Hallam and Partridge and analyses the four skills using ex les of innovative developments in library and information services. LIS professionals need a range of skills that should be fostered by educators and in the workplace. By promoting these in the wider community, the next generation of LIS professionals can see LIS as an attractive profession. Suggests alternatives for communicating the skills required for future members of the LIS industry. Provides a new analysis of selected generic and LIS skills which can be innovatively communicated to potential LIS staff and to employers and educators.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2011
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 03-2005
DOI: 10.1108/02641610510582117
Abstract: This paper aims to summarise the changing pattern of Australian interlibrary loans and document delivery, the achievements of the consultative mechanisms (National Resource Sharing Working Group and National Research Sharing Policy Committees) and issues identified for further action. Looks at the different aspects of resource sharing. The major themes identified for future action are the need for increased resource discovery (through the NBD), acquisition of collections (particularly with library closures), capability building (training and manuals), information on performance and an urgent need to review the ILRS Code to improve speed of delivery and intelligibility of service levels. From the user perspective, the ILL/DD system in the early twenty‐first century is complex and fragmented. The challenge for the Australian library sector is to build on the good infrastructure and systems developed through the NRSWG and NRSPC over the past six years and to develop new models which provide easy transparent modes of access to library collections across the nation.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 03-2011
Abstract: IFLA provides the opportunity through its sections and conferences for libraries around the world to share ideas and experiences. This article reports on a study using the Delphi method which identified key challenges for library and research services for parliaments. The participants in the study were leading innovators in and thinkers in these services who are active IFLA members. The context for the study is changing expectations of citizens for engagement with parliament and their representatives and new technologies which enable greater access to parliament. The study found that these this new environment meant that members of parliament expected library and research services to support them in new ways, and to assist the parliament adopt new technologies. There are competitors to the traditional services of library and research services, however the values, skills and expertise of library and research services can be recognised and enhanced in the online environment. Fundamental challenges exist to innovate within constrained budgets, and to assess our investments to ensure that members of parliament and citizens are better informed.
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 19-06-2007
DOI: 10.1108/07378830710754956
Abstract: This paper sets out to describe developments in Australian libraries and the national interlibrary loan and document delivery systems, in particular the outcomes of the Local Interlending and Document Delivery Administration Systems (LIDDAS) project. Australian libraries have had a highly cooperative approach to resource sharing for many years. ILL (Inter Library Loan) has become increasingly automated since the introduction of the online union catalogue in 1981 and the national interlending system in 1989. In 2004 interoperability was introduced, with 2006 developments in directories completing the national connected system. Analysis is undertaken of the factors leading to a national approach, use of the automated solution by libraries and trends in use by end users. Rapid and easy access to interlibrary lending has increased significantly through automation of local and national systems. While the overall number of loans and copies has not increased, the speed of delivery and efficiency of ILL has increased significantly. By understanding the environment that led to a coordinated approach to automation by libraries in a variety of sectors, and evaluating the outcomes of the technological developments, this paper gives a basis for considering opportunities for future cooperative arrangements. LIDDAS has stood the test of time as a highly original approach to providing access to the resources of the nation's libraries. This paper provides a study of the outcomes of the project, the impact of interlibrary lending in Australia and a cooperative approach between university, state, national and public libraries.
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 12-2005
DOI: 10.1108/02640470510635728
Abstract: This paper aims to report on the redevelopment of the Kinetica service. The first phase of redevelopment is based on innovatively using new technology to enable searchers to find and get resources through a single resource discovery interface. The new search service will be launched in late 2004. The structure of the project and deliverables are described, together with details of the “get” component of the search service. The Kinetica service provides Australian libraries with access to the Australian National Bibliographic Database, and international resource discovery services. Kinetica is currently being redeveloped with a new architecture based on a combination of a bibliographic data management system and a resource discovery system. With around 6 million searches a year, it is at the heart of resource sharing and cooperation between Australian libraries. Innovative use of a software toolkit is enabling the library to achieve its goals for a national online service to support the Australian library network and allowing Australians to access resources in the nation's collections. The paper is significant in outlining issues in developing a seamless national resource discovery and resource access service.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-01-2022
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 27-02-2007
DOI: 10.1108/02641610710728159
Abstract: This paper aims to describe the national interlibrary loan and document delivery (ILL/DD) benchmarking study undertaken by Australian libraries in 2001 and evaluates its impact. It outlines the nature and scope of ILL/DD in Australia, including research into the significance of this library activity to researchers. The evaluation was undertaken through a survey including detailed statistical information from libraries in all sectors. Additional analysis is done using statistics from university libraries and the national interlibrary lending system. The paper finds that the benchmarking study and activities undertaken to implement the findings of the study have improved the turnaround time and the operation of ILL/DD in Australia both for libraries and users. All sectors reduced delivery time by up to 50 per cent, creating much more effective access for users to the Australian distributed collection. This is the first formal evaluation of a national benchmarking project and demonstrates that by working on the performance of libraries from a national approach significant improvements can be made in effectiveness and efficiency. It provides a model that could be used to evaluate other benchmarking studies. As it is the first formal evaluation of a national benchmarking study it has high originality.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 03-04-2022
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-01-2023
Start Date: 2008
End Date: 12-2012
Amount: $520,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
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