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Self-archiving publications (2004)
Book Chapter
Pinfield, S. (2004). Self-archiving publications. In G. Gorman, & F. Rowland (Eds.), International Yearbook of Library and Information Management 2004/2005: Scholarly Publishing in an Electronic Era. Facet Publishing

This chapter discusses the historical development, current practice and future prospects of the self-archiving of research papers in open-access repositories (so-called 'e-print archives'). It describes how the development of interoperable e-print re... Read More about Self-archiving publications.

How do physicists use an e-print archive? Implications for institutional e-print services (2003)
Journal Article
Pinfield, S. (2003). How do physicists use an e-print archive? Implications for institutional e-print services. 00 Journal not listed,

It has been suggested that institutional e-print services will become an important way of achieving the wide availability of e-prints across a broad range of subject disciplines, but as yet there are few exemplars of this sort of service. This paper... Read More about How do physicists use an e-print archive? Implications for institutional e-print services.

Creating institutional e-print repositories (2002)
Journal Article
Pinfield, S. (2002). Creating institutional e-print repositories. Serials, 15(3),

This article aims to address three questions: What are ?institutional e-print repositories?? Why create them? How can they be created?

The changing role of subject librarians in academic libraries (2001)
Journal Article
Pinfield, S. (2001). The changing role of subject librarians in academic libraries. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 33(1),

Discusses the roles that subject librarians (or 'subject specialists') play in contemporary UK academic libraries. Argues that subject librarians, who still form a significant grouping of senior staff in most UK academic libraries, continue to have a... Read More about The changing role of subject librarians in academic libraries.

Database-backed library web sites: a case study of the use of PHP and MySQL at the University of Nottingham (2001)
Journal Article
Gardner, M., & Pinfield, S. (2001). Database-backed library web sites: a case study of the use of PHP and MySQL at the University of Nottingham. Program, 35(1),

This paper discusses the advantages of database-backed websites and describes the model for a library website implemented at the University of Nottingham using open source software, PHP and MySQL. As websites continue to grow in size and complexity i... Read More about Database-backed library web sites: a case study of the use of PHP and MySQL at the University of Nottingham.

A science-oriented search engine could solve web problems (1999)
Journal Article
Gardner, M. (1999). A science-oriented search engine could solve web problems. Nature, 401(111),

Lawrence and Giles [1] eloquently define the current problems with the World-Wide Web, but could "Nature" provide the solution ?

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.

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.