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VALA2004 Session 3 Abbott
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Sooner or later! – Have e-books turned the page?VALA 2004 CONCURRENT SESSION 3: eBooks Wendy AbbottAssociate Director, Customer Services, Bond University Library Kate KellyElectronic Services Librarian, Bond University Library |
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Abstract
Electronic journals have become well established in their various formats in university libraries while electronic books are still struggling to find their place. The notion that ebooks are a solution in search of a problem” still has some currency as libraries negotiate the various licensing and access issues associated with e-books. This paper will explore the theoretical and practical issues of implementing e-books in the tertiary education environment. Experiences at Bond University where the School of IT and the Library are collaborating to experiment with e-book solutions for IT students will be used to illustrate progress.
VALA2008 Session 5 Abbott
Transforming the library for the new millennium
VALA 2008 CONCURRENT SESSION 5: Library Spaces
Tuesday 5 February 2008, 14:35 - 15:05
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Wendy Abbott
Associate Director, Information (Customer Services), Bond University
http://www.bond.edu.au
Mark Sutherland
Associate Director, Information (Corporate Services), Bond University
http://www.bond.edu.au
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Abstract
In the past decade, academic libraries have experienced dramatic change. Various developments including new information and communication technologies and new pedagogies as well as changes in how students learn are transforming the traditional role of libraries. In response, libraries are adopting a broader educational role in creating flexible, technology-rich learning spaces. This paper will trace the progress of a major library refurbishment project at Bond University illustrating how these trends have shaped the project. The paper will describe the project initiation, stakeholder input, the role of the architect, and the design stage.