Delivering Electronic Resources at a Caribbean Academic Library

Soodeen, Frank

doi:10.1515/libr.2007.92

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“…Like most academic libraries, the SACL continue to "embrace new ways of optimizing access to electronic resources," 15 Although the Systems Unit was responsible for creating and implementing the MS Access database/E-Resources Finder interface, the responsibilities of maintaining the database were ultimately passed on to the Acquisitions and Serials staff of the Technical Services Department.…”

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Our Journey from Print to Electronic Resources: An Acquisitions Perspective at a Caribbean Academic Library

Pilgrim¹,

Dolabaille²

2011

The Serials Librarian

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This article seeks to add to the body of literature about the provision and management of electronic resources in academic libraries in developing countries. It recognizes the importance of providing increased electronic information to users and describes the efforts of an academic library in the Caribbean to address this need. The role of the Acquisitions and Serials Unit in making this transition possible is explored. Furthermore, an assessment of the progress attained in the transition process is documented, including issues encountered, many of which have not yet been resolved.Future plans for successful development of an increased electronic resources environment have also been proposed.

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Section: Access Developmentsmentioning

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Our Journey from Print to Electronic Resources: An Acquisitions Perspective at a Caribbean Academic Library

Pilgrim¹,

Dolabaille²

2011

The Serials Librarian

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“…In this regard, developing countries seem to have made some progress in the implementation of technologies within their campus libraries. Speaking of The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus Library, Soodeen (2007), stated that the library should be commended for its work thus far in the creation of a web-based portal for providing services to its client base, as this represents a significant change in its modus operandi , a challenge that the staff has managed well. Thus, there appears to be a willingness of Caribbean academic libraries to move in the direction that libraries globally have been adopting, that is, the shift from largely paper-based, manual operations to the electronic transmission of information and knowledge, in keeping with user preference.…”

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User services in the digital environment

Stewart

Newman

2017

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain from literature, ways in which information technology is being utilized in the provision of user services in academic libraries in developed and developing countries; explore the implications of the under-utilization of information technology in offering user services to patrons in academic libraries in the English-speaking Caribbean; and offer suggestions regarding the acquisition of information technology to enhance user services in academic libraries in the English-speaking Caribbean. With the advent of new technology, user services in information-centered institutions must adapt and make changes in the way information is presented and accessed. Design/methodology/approach The authors have undertaken a review of literature from available scholarly papers to discover the expectations of modern library users, and how inventive academic libraries have to become to create a paradigm shift from the “antiquated” to “modern” user services to meet client expectations and to stay relevant in the information age. Findings The reviewed literature highlighted the various ways in which academic libraries, particularly those in developed countries, are employing information technology in their service offerings. The literature highlights the necessity for Academic Libraries in the English-speaking Caribbean to also utilize information technology for optimum user service if they are to attain international standard. Originality value This is one of the first attempts at examining and documenting the need for changes in user services in the English-speaking Caribbean. While the literature is replete with information on ways in which academic libraries are using information technology to serve their patrons, this paper offers a synopsis of the developments in this regard.

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Delivering Electronic Resources at a Caribbean Academic Library

Cited by 2 publications

References 7 publications

Our Journey from Print to Electronic Resources: An Acquisitions Perspective at a Caribbean Academic Library

Our Journey from Print to Electronic Resources: An Acquisitions Perspective at a Caribbean Academic Library

User services in the digital environment

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