Moving from the digital to the virtual library. The Tilburg experience

Abstract

Gives an overview of the current situation in the development of the Digital Library at Tilburg University and how we are gradually moving from the implementation of the local Digital Library towards the concept of the Virtual Library. The author discusses experiences with the online provision of primary information to end-users, both of journal articles and of papers produced by the researchers of the institution. Positive experiences as well as problems with the use are discussed. New projects and prospects will provide a direction for the position of the library in the years to come. The university library will focus on the provision of added value to the information process in a global environment and on integration with teaching, learning and research.