The Safari e-book route through the ICT jungle: experiences at Hillingdon Libraries

被引：4
|
作者：
Fernandes, Derrick [1 ]
机构：
[1] Hillingdon Libraries Arts & Informat Serv, Uxbridge, Middx, England
来源：
PROGRAM-ELECTRONIC LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 2007年 / 41卷 / 03期
关键词：
electronic books; public libraries; United Kingdom;
D O I：
10.1108/00330330710774110
中图分类号：
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号：
0812 ;
摘要：
Purpose - The paper seeks to describe the provision of access to the Safari Tech Books collection of e-books at Hillingdon Libraries. Design/methodology/approach - Details are given of how the e-books collection is part of a broader range of e-information services provided by Hillingdon. Methods of searching for e-books are described, with screenshots, advantages to library staff are outlined and aspects of administration and promotion are discussed. Findings - The Safari Tech Books Online service has been useful for novice and specialist users as well as for library staff in answering reference queries. Originality/value - Practical details are given of providing access to e-books to users of a public library.
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页码：227 / 238
页数：12
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