A Web Database to Manage and Organize ANSI Standards Collections.

Matylonek, John; Peasley, Maren

doi:10.29173/istl1857

ISTL

2001

DOI: 10.29173/istl1857

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A Web Database to Manage and Organize ANSI Standards Collections.

John Matylonek¹,

Maren Peasley²

Abstract: A custom designed web database to process American National Institute Standards extends the functionality of the online catalog by providing an online searchable index of specific ANSI standards. The database is accessible through the online catalog via the ANSI cataloging record. Other services associated with the database provide user education and retrieval options for those standards not owned by the library. Information to download and implement the database is provided.

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Making engineering standards available at the University of the West Indies: perspectives of a developing country

Papin-Ramcharan

Dolland

Dawe

2011

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PurposeThis paper aims to continue the discussion of the difficulties that librarians face in creating a relevant and useful collection of standards. For developing countries the magnitude of the available standards and the huge costs make this task daunting.Design/methodology/approachThe types of standards, their role in ensuring that the World's structures, facilities, goods, etc. conform to ensure health and safety, the ranges and finally the needs of the University of the West Indies (UWI) are discussed. The UWI Main Library's approaches to grappling with the relevant issues are then explored.FindingsThe electronic age offers speedy access to information resources provided that there are financial resources. Electronic access to such documents as and when they are needed (just‐in‐time philosophy) seems the most viable option, given the cost constraints. Other options could be customised collections crafted to suit the needs of students and faculty, or electronic clearinghouses externally subsidised by a philanthropic body to obtain the articles via an Internet system. Any of these could be developed and ensure cost‐effective seamless access, so giving a world‐class service anywhere in the World. Of course, knowledgeable librarians and good abstracts are also essential.Practical implicationsThe cost of these technical documents is prohibitive for a developing country library to be able to have a large collection of standards but, if there is good internet access and a sound database to obtain abstracts, and if sufficient funds are in place, an efficient procedure could be developed for “just‐in‐time” access.Originality/valueThe paper examines some of the best options available to the Main Library of The University of the West Indies to ensure that engineering students gain access to current standards.

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Making engineering standards available at the University of the West Indies: perspectives of a developing country

Papin-Ramcharan

Dolland

Dawe

2011

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The Role of Industry Standards: An Overview of the Top Engineering Schools' Libraries.

Mathews¹

2006

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How important are industry standards to the academic library collection? This article seeks to provide a snapshot of the use, assistance with, relevance, and availability of standards within libraries supporting top ranked engineering programs. The study consists of three measurements: a review of web sites, an unobtrusive e-mail reference inquiry, and a survey of engineering subject specialists. The findings suggest that although standards are a valued resource, financial constraints, varied interest, and limited exposure contribute to their underutilization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A Web Database to Manage and Organize ANSI Standards Collections.

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Making engineering standards available at the University of the West Indies: perspectives of a developing country

Making engineering standards available at the University of the West Indies: perspectives of a developing country

The Role of Industry Standards: An Overview of the Top Engineering Schools' Libraries.

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