Outputs (39)

The hybrid library: a view from the UK (1999)
Conference Proceeding
Pinfield, S. (1999). The hybrid library: a view from the UK. In Bücher, Bytes und Bibliotheken: Integrierte Information im Internet

This paper aims to provide an overview of digital library devcelopment in the UK, concentrating on the eLib (Electronic Libraries) programme. It also discusses the idea of the Hybrid Library and considers how it fits into current electronic library d... Read More about The hybrid library: a view from the UK.

Open access to scholarly communications: advantages, policy and advocacy
Journal Article
FURNIVAL, A. C. Open access to scholarly communications: advantages, policy and advocacy

The Open Access (OA) movement regards OA modes of disseminating research as the unequivocal future of scholarly communication. Proponents of the open access movement itself have, over the last ten years, carried out systematic research to show how OA... Read More about Open access to scholarly communications: advantages, policy and advocacy.

Current issues in research communications: adding value and sharing research - 3rd report to JISC, December 2010
Book
Hubbard, B., Hodgson, A., & Fuchs, W. Current issues in research communications: adding value and sharing research - 3rd report to JISC, December 2010. Centre for Research Communications

This report looks at the scope of current OA practice and the opportunities it offers for innovation in scholarly communication methods. Among the questions it discusses are: • Why are some researchers still reluctant to embrace open access? • Wh... Read More about Current issues in research communications: adding value and sharing research - 3rd report to JISC, December 2010.

Mapping the uncharted territory of folk drama
Conference Proceeding
Millington, P. Mapping the uncharted territory of folk drama.

Students of mumming and guising plays – the seasonal verse dramas performed for over 200 years throughout much of England, Scotland, and northern Ireland – have suffered from having too much information to work with. The first part of this poster... Read More about Mapping the uncharted territory of folk drama.

Current issues in research communications: open access and the research economy - 1st report to JISC, March 2010
Book
Hubbard, B. Current issues in research communications: open access and the research economy - 1st report to JISC, March 2010. Centre for Research Communications

This report identifies some significant issues in the practice of research communication, with special reference to methods of promoting open access to research outputs. In particular it addresses the following questions: • Can open access offer fi... Read More about Current issues in research communications: open access and the research economy - 1st report to JISC, March 2010.

Current issues in research communications: open access and institutional benefit - 2nd report to JISC, July 2010
Book
Hubbard, B., & Hodgson, A. Current issues in research communications: open access and institutional benefit - 2nd report to JISC, July 2010. Centre for Research Communications

This report looks at some of the drivers of interest in open access and the initiatives being taken in response. In particular it addresses the following questions: • Is Green or Gold open access likely to be the more cost effective for HE institut... Read More about Current issues in research communications: open access and institutional benefit - 2nd report to JISC, July 2010.

Repository management: an emerging profession in the information sector
Conference Proceeding
Wickham, J. Repository management: an emerging profession in the information sector.

The first half of the 21st century has seen huge growth in the open access movement with the potential to change the nature of scholarly communication. Higher education institutions in the United Kingdom have established institutional repositories to... Read More about Repository management: an emerging profession in the information sector.

Rumours, Bargains and Lies: How to advocate Open Access repositories more successfully
Conference Proceeding
Johnson, G. J. (2006). Rumours, Bargains and Lies: How to advocate Open Access repositories more successfully.

In this workshop seminar delivered twice at the CoFHE/UCR 2006 conference the author explored aspects relating to successful advocacy of Open Access and repositories. Areas covered included preconceptions on the part of academics and support staff, a... Read More about Rumours, Bargains and Lies: How to advocate Open Access repositories more successfully.

Open Access Repositories & Scholarly Publication
Conference Proceeding
Johnson, G. J. (2006). Open Access Repositories & Scholarly Publication.

This presentation briefly covers some of the issues around Open Access as it pertains to institutional repositories in the UK higher educational sector. It includes an overview of the current activities of SHERPA, along with the benefits, concerns a... Read More about Open Access Repositories & Scholarly Publication.