Category Archives: library management systems

Research data management, an emerging role for academic libraries

26 March 2009 – 6:32 am

The capture and storage of research data, and its preservation over time, is an emerging challenge for universities and other research institutions.
The University Library has a leading role in establishing standards, procedures and services to help researchers preserve their original data. We were therefore delighted to meet Robin Rice, who visited this month.
In a meeting [...]

By Margaret L Ruwoldt | Also posted in archives, collaboration, hr, implementation 2009, knowledge transfer, publishing, repositories, research | Comments (0)

Practise your search-fu with Library IT Tips

29 January 2009 – 11:10 am

Did you know that you can bookmark items in the Melbourne University Library’s online catalogue? Would you like to add a Library search to your web browser’s toolbar and get single-click access to PubMed and similar resources?
The Library Systems team can help you become a ‘power user’ of the University Library’s online catalogues and resources.
The [...]

By Margaret L Ruwoldt | Also posted in search, technology, users | Comments (0)

Library Management System Study

24 April 2008 – 7:53 am

http://www.kenchadconsulting.co.uk/images/stories/lmsstudy.pdf
A major study has just been published on the Integrated Library Management System market in UK Higher Education. It was commission by the UK’s Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) and the Society of College, National and University Librarians (SCONUL)
This is a timely report, given that the Library is to review its own library systems. [...]

By shirley | Also posted in technology | Comments (0)