Browsing University of Galway Library (Scholarly Articles) by Author "Cox, John"
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The Abbey Theatre Digital Archive: a digitization project with dramatic impact
Cox, John (United Kingdom Serials Group, 2017-11-08)National University of Ireland Galway digitized the archive of the Abbey Theatre between 2012 and 2015. This was the largest theatre archive digitization project worldwide and it has had a major impact on the University ... -
Academic libraries in challenging times
Cox, John (2010-10)This article identifies three key challenges facing academic libraries in a period of recession: resourcing, technological change and proof of relevance. It proposes a series of strategies to maximise the value, actual and ... -
Communicating new library roles to enable digital scholarship: a review article
Cox, John (Taylor & Francis, 2016-04-06)Academic libraries enable a wide range of digital scholarship activities, increasingly as a partner rather than as a service provider. Communicating that shift in role is challenging, not least as digital scholarship is a ... -
E-Books Challenges and Opportunities
Cox, John (D-Lib Magazine, 2004-10)E-books are commonly perceived as offering great potential for learner support but also as struggling to compete with print due to poor on-screen presentation, restrictive licencing and limited range of titles offered. ... -
Making sense of e-book usage data
Cox, John (The Acquisitions Librarian, 2007)This article provides an overview of the types of statistical data available for e-book usage and includes examples from specifc vendors, along with coverage of standards such as COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of Networked ... -
New directions for academic libraries in research staffing: A case study at National University of Ireland Galway
Cox, John (Taylor & Francis, 2017-04-10)New research needs, global developments and local shifts in emphasis are demanding a broader range of interactions by librarians with researchers and are challenging previous staffing structures. Research has a higher ... -
Positioning the academic library within the institution: a literature review
Cox, John (Taylor & Francis, 2018-05-22)A strong position in the institution is vital for any academic library and affects its recognition, resourcing, and prospects. Higher education institutions are experiencing radical change, driven by greater accountability, ... -
Sharing the pain, striving for gain
Cox, John (UK Serials Group, 2010-03)Ireland is experiencing a particularly severe and sudden economic downturn. Spending on higher education is under the microscope, with implications for university libraries. The impact of this new environment at National ...