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New directions for academic libraries in research staffing: A case study at National University of Ireland Galway
(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 ...
Communicating new library roles to enable digital scholarship: a review article
(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 ...
Sharing the pain, striving for gain
(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 ...
Making sense of e-book usage data
(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 ...
E-Books Challenges and Opportunities
(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. ...
The Abbey Theatre Digital Archive: a digitization project with dramatic impact
(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
(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 ...
Positioning the academic library within the institution: a literature review
(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, ...