Types Of Electronic Resources Research Articles

Prospects for the Development of Electronic Resources for Social and Communication Activities of Information Institutions in Ukraine and the World

The purpose of the article is to study the prospects of the development of electronic resources for social and communication activities of information institutions in Ukraine and the world.
 Research methodology. General scientific and special research methods were used, in particular analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization, and system-structural analysis.
 Scientific novelty. It is determined that electronic information resources in the form of digitized documents are currently the most effective form of involvement in the scientific circulation of huge arrays of documents contained in the funds of state archives of Ukraine for social and communication activities of information institutions. Measures to ensure the development of information potential in the context of digitalization are proposed.
 Conclusions. Thus, such types of electronic resources as local, network and electronic resources of combined distribution are distinguished. It has been clarified that among the virtual representations in the virtual information space, a significant place belongs to the websites of information institutions. It has been established that information infrastructure is a means of interaction and exchange of information resources. It has been defined that information potential is an important resource that is positioned, disclosed and used to form new resources and products and ascertainment of information needs of modern users. It has been clarified that the result of the introduction of information potential in the context of digitalization can be the formation of a single regional consolidated information resource with a single format for presenting data based on the use of modern digital platforms, increasing the level of development and application of information potential in general. It has been determined that to further ensure the development of electronic resource potential, it is necessary to consider the possibility and organization of interaction between a library, archival and museum institutions in the modern information and communication environment.

Systematisation of the Forms and Methods of Functioning of Electronic Resources in Ukraine

The purpose of the work is to study the systematisation of forms and methods of functioning of electronic resources in Ukraine. Research methodology. When conducting the research, general scientific and special research methods have been used, including analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalisation, and system-structural analysis. The scientific novelty of the work consists in generalising the issues of systematisation of the forms and methods of functioning of Ukrainian electronic resources. In particular, it has been defined that the specifics of changes in electronic resources influences the methods used to systematisingly catalogue, optimise, and unify information through changes in the mechanisms of implementation of the specified processes. Conclusions. In the course of the research, it has been determined that electronic resources form the collection of information in libraries in the form of full-text databases, electronic journals, image collections, multimedia in the form of CDs, tapes, the Internet, web technologies, electronic discussions, electronic news, data archives, email, even online chat. E-resources may be found in differentiated forms such as e-books, digital libraries, online journals, e-learning tutors, and online tests. It is established that such types of electronic resources are distinguished as local, network, and electronic resources of combined distribution. It has been found that the method of bibliographic description of electronic resources is determined in accordance with the type of access, taking into account the category of the object of description and its structure. It has been determined that electronic resources in the form of digitised documents are currently the most effective form of involving in the scientific circulation of huge arrays of documents for social and communication activities of institutions. Key words: electronic resources, systematisation, functioning, forms.

Empirical Analysis of Undergraduate Students’ Perception in the Use of Electronic Sources in Kwara State University Library

This study examined undergraduate students’ perception in the use of electronic sources in Kwara State University library. The study aimed to achieve four objectives; to examine the perception of students about electronic sources; the types of electronic resources; the frequency of usage of electronic resources; the challenges of using electronic resources by undergraduate. The study adopted a descriptive survey design with a study population of the undergraduate students in the college of information and communication technology, Kwara State University, Malete. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 152 respondents, which represent the sample for the study. Data was collected using a self-designed questionnaire titled “Undergraduate Students’ Perception and Electronic Sources Questionnaire” (USPESQ). Frequency count and simple percentages were used in analyzing the data collected. The study revealed that the students perceive electronic sources to be insufficient in Kwara State University library. The findings also show that electronic journals are the most type of electronic sources available in KWASU Library. However, difficulty in identifying relevant information materials is the most prominent among the challenges confronting the use of in KWASU library.

A Tale of Two Universities: Electronic Resources Troubleshooting Comparisons

ABSTRACT This article presents findings from a comparison of electronic resources troubleshooting tickets submitted during a one-year period at Texas A&M University and University of Tennessee Knoxville. The authors used a classification previously developed by Mark Hemhauser and Rebecca Goldfinger at University of Maryland, College Park to categorize the types electronic resources access problems reported at their respective institutions. The findings suggest that academic libraries deal with similar electronic resources access problems at a similar rate. The authors recommend adopting this classification to categorize types of electronic resources access problems profession-wide in order to increase efficiency in reporting and resolving electronic resources access problems.

Possibilities for solving the problems of social adaptation of orphants with the help of information resources

The problem and the goal. Informatization and computerization of society has affected almost all types of human life, including the scope of receiving and providing services. The rarity of online shopping at the beginning of the 21st century has become something commonplace that many people face almost every day, and some of them don’t remember the last time they stood in line at the cash register. Drastic changes have affected other types of services, such as banking services, services for registration, the provision of documentation and so on. Every day, a huge number of services becomes available remotely, and users who are faced with this every day easier to adapt to new conditions. Russia is one of the countries in the list of 10 countries actively using the electronic method of providing services. One of the most used types of electronic resources are services providing services related to the payment of taxes and fines, enrollment of children in kindergarten, obtaining banking services, etc. [17]. For some people living in social isolation, it may be difficult to use the designated information resources. For example, for students in closed educational institutions, such as orphanages, boarding schools and other similar organizations. In such institutions, students for the most part of their time are isolated from society and cannot be active participants in all processes taking place in society [14]. The use of an information service that can act as an aggregator of electronic services and accompanying information to them can contribute to the information adaptation of orphans. Methodology. Consideration of the problem of information adaptation and the reasons for its occurrence in orphaned children allowed to build the necessary conditions for its solution, such as: attracting specialists with experience in helping social adaptation of orphans, development of an information service corresponding to the declared functionality, approbation of the information service to help in the information adaptation of orphans. Results. During the consideration of the problem, the topics of the information service sections were determined and their content with information content was planned. As a result, a work plan was developed, and the most pressing issues were identified. Conclusion. The developed strategy for solving the problem of information adaptation of orphans can help with further development and testing of the designated service, as well as its implementation in the work of specialists in social adaptation of orphans.

TYPES OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES IN ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOK OF FIRST GRADE MATHEMATICS

Since 2015, educational reform has been implemented in Bulgaria. It was initiated with the entry into force of the new Preschool and School Education Act36. On the basis of this law, new curricula were adopted in all subjects, including elementary classes in mathematics. Mathematics kits for elementary classes, along with textbooks, study notebooks, a teacher’s book already include electronic readable textbooks and e-textbooks. “Electronic Readable Textbook” is an electronic product whose content is exactly the same as the content of the approved textbook created as a print edition37. The e-textbook is an electronic product that contains additional electronic resources to the individual development of lesson topics, such as tasks, exercises, tests and more. This educational content enables modern students, aged 7-10, to work with electronic resources independently or under the guidance of a teacher, to reflect and consolidate mathematical knowledge and skills, to develop their digital skills, to increase their interest in mathematics. Modern academic preparation for elementary teachers should also include such theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competences for working with electronic textbooks and with the electronic resources in them. The purpose of my research is to make an analysis of the content included in the electronic textbook for mathematics for the first grade of the Anubis publishing brand of the publishing house KLETT – Bulgaria.38 On the basis of this analysis, methodological guidelines will be developed for working with the different types of electronic resources, which will become part of the academic preparation of the pedagogical students in the university discipline “Didactics of mathematics in elementary classes”. A survey of 166 pedagogical students in bachelor’s and master’s degree on their opinion on e-textbooks conducted this year has yielded interesting and revealing results that confirm the need for updating their academic training in the field of e-textbooks. The majority of respondents believe that primary teachers should use e-books in their work – 83%. When asked which subject is most appropriate to use e-textbooks, mathematics ranks immediately after the natural and social sciences, with 58.4% of the respondents citing it as the most appropriate subject for applying e-textbooks. At the same time, one third of respondents (33.1%) said they did not feel prepared to work with e-books. Of all those surveyed, 81.4% believe that it is necessary to include preparation for work with e-textbooks in university courses in private didactics. This gave me reason to head to the topic of this article and to make a content analysis of an electronic first grade mathematics textbook by classifying the types of additional electronic resources in it.

Book Review: Reengineering the Library: Issues in Electronic Resources Management

Over the last ten years electronic resources (e-resources) have exploded, becoming a larger and more substantial part of library collections. As Stachokas writes in the introduction, “Libraries are reengineering in terms of their professional skills, organizational structures, collections, systems, tools and assessment in order to provide users with a greater number and more types of electronic resources” (xi). This reengineering is vital as processes used for purchasing and preparing print and other physical materials for use are no longer adequate to handle the increased volume of e-resources acquired by libraries. Reengineering the Library is written for academic library practitioners, and there are several chapters that will be of particular interest to those new to the field of electronic resource management.

Usage of Electronic Resources in Madras University library and Role of Information Literacy

The present study deals with the usage of Electronic Resources in Madras University Library and role of information literacy. The major electronic resources forms are internet, CD ROMS online information and magnetic tapes. Probably the WWW is the Most predominately one among the various forms of electronic resources. The report of study contains mainly the objectives of the study, Hypothesis tested, Methodology of the study, sampling Techniques period of study, tools used for collection and analysis of the data, limitations of the study and scheme of reporting. The study covers the following types of electronic resources accessed in libraries, Time spend for E-resources, difficulties encounter in accessing e-resources Level of satisfaction of the user on e-resources, Importance of using E-resources and perceived advantages of e-resources. Findings of study followed by suggestion and conclusion are given.

Current practices of management of online databases at university libraries in Maharashtra state of India

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to know-how the university libraries are managing online databases, especially from the Maharashtra state of India. The focus is to study the difficulties and challenges faced by the university librarians.Design/methodology/approachIn this descriptive research, survey of 15 university libraries was conducted. Seven universities are subscribing online databases apart from databases accessible under national consortia. A comprehensive questionnaire comprised of 16 sections and total 47 questions was designed for data collection. Personal contacts helped to a great extent to get back the questionnaire.FindingsThe study revealed that the university librarians are trying to cope up with the management of electronic resources. Major challenges are unawareness about the life cycle of electronic resources, lack of standard procedures, collection development and preservation policies, failed to conduct user information need surveys, negotiation skills, competencies of staff and so on.Research limitations/implicationsThe scope of the present research was to study the current practices of management of online databases subscribed by the university libraries in Maharashtra. Other types of electronic resources were not considered in the present study. It was found that out of 15 universities only seven universities subscribe the online databases apart from the databases provided by UGC-INFONET. Therefore, the data from these seven libraries were considered for analysis.Practical implicationsThis study will provide the guidelines for managing online databases in academic libraries.Originality/valueVery few studies are conducted to study the management of online databases by university librariesin India.

E-document Retrieval Services in Dentistry and Nursing Libraries

Rapid accessibility to the accurate, current and evidence-based information that forms the basis of medical librarianship is of the greatest importance. Available information should respond to the needs of individuals with regard to their health problems and should be current, meaningful, quickly accessible, providing patients with data on the most recent medical developments as well as on the newest methods of diagnosis and treatment. The number and types of electronic resources that can serve this purpose are steadily growing and library information services are accordingly diversifying. Electronic resources, particularly electronic databases, electronic articles, and electronic documents, are among the foremost resources used in making scientific information accessible to library users. Libraries and health institutions in Turkey have inevitably joined in a cooperative effort to facilitate the process of accessing medical information. Medical libraries are in cooperation with each other in providing information services and accessing articles in national and international publications. These joint efforts not only encompass systems in individual libraries but also facilitate document retrieval on the basis of a national network. ULAKBIM's TUBESS and ANKOS's KITS can be cited as two examples of these nation-wide document retrieval systems. The objective of the present study has been to obtain information on electronic retrieval services in medical libraries, a practice that has a direct impact on the quality of clinical and scientific research in Turkey. The study comprises a subject-based statistical analysis of e-journal types and article request figures for e-document retrieval services over the period 2006-2011 at two libraries in Istanbul that serve the nursing and dentistry schools of two universities. 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Chinese Migration to Russia as Revealed by Narratives in Chinese Cyberspace

The article provides a seminal analysis of the electronic resources in the Chinese cyberspace devoted to the labour migration of Chinese people to Russia. The author focuses on the online narratives and media stories published on three types of electronic resources – government websites of the northeast provinces of the PRC, online reports by the Chinese news agencies, and postings on bulletin board systems (BBSs) in order to find answers to the following research questions: 1. What is the role of Chinese migrants’ narratives circulated via different electronic resources on the Internet in the reproduction of the state-regulated imagination of Russia? 2. To what extent have different types of electronic resources (government websites, news agency websites, BBSs) been used to renegotiate this imagination? The research has revealed that the websites of PRC government bodies tend to convey a rather consolidated understanding of Russia as a destination country, frequently publishing the narratives of successful migrants online. The mass media reports tend to provide regular coverage of a broader range of themes related to migration, including those related to the legal and economic vulnerability of Chinese labour migrants in Russia. The semi-anonymous and non-official character of the bulletin board system in turn has allowed its participants to make enquiries about or engage in the discussions of aspects of migration that would never be covered or described in detail by official sources such as government websites.

Alternatives to Licensing of E-Resources

ABSTRACT As libraries continue to increase the amount of content purchased in electronic format, the convention of signing a license agreement for each electronic product has become overly burdensome for both libraries and publishers. The delays inherent in this process have also created barriers to access for patrons. The NISO Shared E-Resource Understanding (SERU) working group was formed in 2006 to develop a best practices alternative that will allow libraries and publishers to avoid licenses for some types of electronic resources by agreeing to the “Statements of Common Understandings for Subscribing to Electronic Resources” outlined on the NISO web site (http://www.niso.org/committees/SERU). This report summarizes the history of the project and outlines next steps for libraries and publishers.

Training in the Implementation and Use of Electronic Resources: A Proposed Curriculum for Vietnam, Part II

Based on extensive fieldwork in Vietnam and firsthand knowledge of library science education in the country, this paper proposes a detailed library school curriculum in electronic information and electronic resources. Drawing heavily on the experience of developed countries, the paper develops a series of ten courses that, together, provide in-depth training in all aspects and types of electronic resources. The paper discusses not only course content but also teaching methods and instructional technology (IT) requirements to support teaching and staffing. Part I of the paper discussed the first five of the ten courses, and appeared in Volume 42, issue number 3. Part II of the paper will discuss the last five of the ten courses.

Training in the implementation and use of electronic resources: a proposed curriculum for Vietnam

Based on extensive fieldwork in Vietnam and first‐hand knowledge of library science education in the country, the paper proposes a detailed library school curriculum in electronic information and electronic resources. Drawing heavily on the experience of developed countries, the paper develops a series of ten courses that together provide in‐depth training in all aspects and types of electronic resources. The paper discusses not only course content but also teachning methods, IT requirements to support teaching, and staffing.