A user-oriented evaluation of digital libraries: case study the "electronic journals" service of the library and information service of the University of Patras, Greece

Authors: Monopoli M.; Nicholas D.; Georgiou P.; Korfiati M.

Source: Aslib Proceedings: new information perspectives, Volume 54, Number 2, 2002 , pp. 103-117(15)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Provides an evaluation of the use of the electronic journals service of the library and information service of the University of Patras, Greece. Asks who these electronic journals service users are, how often they use the service, what their reasons for use are, where their access points for use are, and which search methods and services they use. In addition, invites users to choose between an electronic and print journal title subscription and indicate some factors that would discourage them from accessing an electronic journals service.

Keywords: Internet; Libraries; User Studies; Case Studies

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00012530210435239

Publication date: 2002-07-08