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Access to virtual & physical resources. Author: Eoin McCarney
This document discusses access to virtual and physical library resources in Ireland. It proposes developing a national federated search system that would allow users to search library catalogs and e-resources through a single interface. This could standardize access, reduce costs, and promote Irish libraries. It would also impact who qualifies as a valid library user and how users access physical materials, including those in off-site storage. Access schemes may need to be reviewed and expanded to determine how remote and affiliated users can access and borrow e-resources and materials. Overall the document considers moving from individual library solutions to more collaborative national approaches.
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- 1. Access to Virtual& Physical Resources Eoin McCarney – UCD Library UCD Library Leabharlann UCD
- 2. Overview • Federated search– The way forward? • Implications for access to materials • Bona fide users • Access to material in storage
- 3. Moving forward: • Competitive/ Individual? Each library develops its own solution • Collaborative / National? We develop shared solutions
- 4. National Federated Search?(1) One interface which searches: • All our library catalogues • All our e-resources • Presents all results in clear & consistent format
- 5. National Federated Search?(2) Benefits: • Standardisation • One stop shop for Irish resources • Reduced cost of ownership • Promote Irish libraries • Shared support / national expertise
- 6. National Federated Search?(3) Challenges: • Existing local arrangements & plans • Complexity re access to e-resources • One size fits all? • Homogenisation
- 7. Access to Materials(1) Implications of national federated search: • Increased Visibility • External visitors • Access to e-resources • Reciprocal borrowing • Impact on ILL patterns?
- 8. Access to Materials(2) • Review existing access schemes • Extend ALCID scheme to include: - Reciprocal Borrowing? • Similar model to SCONUL (SRX)
- 9. Who is avalid user? • Registered staff, students etc • Occasional lecturers, consultants in teaching hospitals, associated researchers, industry partners • Local community • Licensing implications • CONUL to review & make reccommendations?
- 10. Access to materialsin storage • Off-site storage • Traditional versus Online service • Scan & deliver to desktop • Appropriate staffing & skill levels • CONUL sub-committee report
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