The European Library – history, technique and user expectations

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the single point of access to the collections of the European National Libraries via The European Library.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents a description of The European Library.FindingsThe emphasis in this article is on user expectations with regards to access, but more importantly to the content behind the record. It describes how the European Library is responding to these expectations, rather than a general description of developments.Originality/valueThe paper provides a useful overview.

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“…maps, manuscripts, and photographs). The author provides a succinct description of technical developments and the process by which end users can gain access to the material where it is not directly available on the web (van der Meulen, 2007).…”