Library Use of Web-based Research Guides
(ejournals.bc.edu): This paper describes the ways in which libraries are currently implementing and managing webbased research guides (a.k.a. Pathfinders, LibGuides, Subject Guides, etc.) by examining two sets of data from the spring of 2011. One set of data was compiled by visiting the websites of ninety-nine American university ARL libraries… Read More
The Tipping Point in Developmental Education
(mheducation.com): This paper sets out to demonstrate that accelerated, technology-enabled and skills-based developmental education programmes designed specifically for underprepared students entering or returning to college can improve educational and other outcomes. Furthermore, getting ahead of the remedial curve as early as high school can have an even greater impact on… Read More
Accessibility, sustainability, excellence: how to expand access to research publications
This report tackles the important question of how to achieve better, faster access to research publications for anyone who wants to read or use them. It has been produced by an independent working group made up of representatives of universities, research funders, learned societies, publishers, and libraries. The group’s remit… Read More
Educational Technology in Schools
When used appropriately, educational technology is a tool to assist with implementation of the Common Core Standards, help raise graduation rates, and prepare students for life beyond K-12 education. Technology employed in isolation, without direct instruction, or highly qualified guidance, fails to address these concerns. It is the intent of… Read More
Orphan Works and the Search for Rightsholders: Who Participates in a ‘Diligent Search’ under Present and Proposed Regimes?
Over the past several years, policy makers and private actors have developed an evolving set of approaches for addressing the orphan works problem — a problem that arises when “the owner of a copyrighted work cannot be identified and located by someone who wishes to make use of the work… Read More
EBook Use and Acceptance in an Undergraduate Institution
This white paper by Deborah Lenares of the Margaret Clapp Library at Wellesley College, and Steven Smith, formerly of Wellesley College and now Head of Collection Management at Boston University Libraries, draws on past studies and a new survey of users at Wellesley College to uncover some interesting insights for… Read More
Perception Analysis of Scholarly E-Books in the Humanities at the Collegiate Level
When e-journals first launched, there was confusion due to formatting, platforms, delivery methods, etc. Publishers and academic librarians are finding that the introduction of e-books to the marketplace has not been as seamless as initially expected. The same issues that had plagued journals are now evident in the e-book market.… Read More
Best Practices for Brand Expansion in China: How to Navigate a Unique Intellectual Property Landscape
With over 1.3 billion consumers, China claims to be the world’s largest target market for global brand owners. However, multinational firms are quickly learning that in order to seize rampant growth opportunity in China, they must deal with the country’s complex intellectual property landscape. Early leaders in the region have… Read More
Collaborative Improvements in the Discoverability of Scholarly Content: Accomplishments, Aspirations, and Opportunities
In a changing academic environment, discoverability of scholarly content demands cooperative efforts across the communications supply chain. This white paper summarises the current discovery landscape for scholarly communications, advocates for cooperative efforts across the industry, and proposes specific recommendations for discoverability improvement for librarians, publishers, and service providers. Read More
Selling to Academic and Corporate Libraries in Latin America
Publishers attempting to sell to Latin American libraries face very different challenges to those selling within Europe and North America. These emerging markets require different sales and marketing techniques in order to be successful. This updated white paper from ACCUCOMS guides publishers in their selling endeavours. The report includes the… Read More
