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Exploring the academic invisible web
Authors: Lewandowski Dirk , Mayr Philipp 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to provide a critical review of Bergman's study on the deep web. In addition, this study brings a new concept into the discussion, the academic invisible web (AIW). The paper defines the academic invisible web as consisting of all databases and collections relevant to academia but not searchable by the general‐purpose internet search engines. Indexing this part of the invisible web is central to scientific search engines. This paper provides an overview of approaches followed thus far.Design/methodology/approachProvides a discussion of measures and calculations, estimation based on informetric laws. Also gives a literature review on approaches for uncovering information from the invisible web.FindingsBergman's size estimate of the invisible web is highly questionable. This paper demonstrates some major errors in the conceptual design of the Bergman paper. A new (raw) size estimate is given.Research limitations/implicationsThe precision of this estimate is limited due to a small sample size and lack of reliable data.Practical implicationsThis study can show that no single library alone will be able to index the academic invisible web. The study suggests a collaboration to accomplish this task.Originality/valueProvides library managers and those interested in developing academic search engines with data on the size and attributes of the academic invisible web.
The KB e‐Depot digital archiving policy
Authors: Oltmans Erik , van Wijngaarden Hilde 
Published: January 2007

PurposeElectronic journals dominate the field of academic literature, and it is of great importance to the international scientific community that this electronic intellectual output remains accessible in perpetuity. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the policy and ambitions of the National Library of The Netherlands (Koninklijke Bibliotheek, KB) regarding digital archiving of electronic publications.Design/methodology/approachThis article discusses three possible threats against permanent access, and proposes a coordinated and systematic approach to address these risks: the safe places network. This paper also includes a comprehensive overview of the e‐Depot system and the KB approaches to digital preservation.FindingsThe KB e‐Depot has been operational for more than three years, and fulfils the most important requirements.Research limitations/implicationsThe KB focuses on both migration and emulation as preservation strategies Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified need for collaboration.
The Nereus international subject‐based repository
Authors: Proudman Vanessa 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the essential partnerships needed to better guarantee strong added value institutional repository (IR) service provision for faculty user satisfaction, resulting in the essential content acquisition for IRs.Design/methodology/approachThree crucial partnerships are described as a basis for the development of a meaningful institutional repository service. This paper concentrates on two partnerships: the first describes the importance of partnership between institutions; in this case, an international subject‐specific network: Nereus is an innovative consortium of 15 prestigious European universities and institutes in the area of economics. The second partnership goes into that of the library with its IR content providers and service end users by taking the Economists Online (EO) project model as a case in point.FindingsUniversity libraries and their changing active roles are building valuable partnerships with their clients and information providers; the Nereus consortium, and its EO project is a case in point where benefits are felt by both libraries and researchers. EO is a Nereus cornerstone and aims to increase the usability, accessibility and visibility of economics research by digitizing, organizing, archiving and disseminating the complete academic output of some of Europe's leading economists, with full text access as key. It is building an integrated online showcase of Europe based on IRs. EO's prime goal is to focus on services of direct value to the author, e.g. providing new full text content online, digitizing older material, creating automated publication lists, metadata quality‐control, more focused dissemination of content – all from one repository source and complimentary to the services publishers provide. Successful partnerships can be formed by designing and offering a strong product and service, combined with a good advocacy program containing arguments which support the researcher in his/her work process, and addressing real problems.Originality/valueNereus and Economists Online have the potential to be a model for adaptation in any disciplinary sector for disseminating and giving heightened access to scientific output online. Some of the critical success factors of these initiatives have been identified and expanded upon in the paper.
Around the World to: The Information and Telecommunication Centre at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Kari Hudron 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThis column takes us to the University Port Harcourt in Nigeria to learn about the new Information and Communication Technology Centre.Design/methodology/approachBackground of a how an Information and Communication Technology Centre evolved at a Nigerian University including the extent from development staging to final implementation.FindingsVery realistic experience and that combined extensive planning and patience, with long term goal setting. Seeing how libraries absorb additional information technology responsibilities and how the staff works through all the transitions is a good case study approach to management and service economies.ValueFor libraries in developing countries this is a good introduction to how to define a very practical need and see it evolve to fruition within the organizational and institutional parameters.
International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL) 2005 Meeting
Authors: Bhatt Jay , Ghosh Maitrayee 
Published: January 2007

PurposeAims to report on the 26th IATUL Annual Conference.Design/methodology/approachThe conference focused on three major themes: infrastructure, people and global innovation initiatives, which are summarised.FindingsThis conference addressed many important and relevant issues to science and technological universities worldwide. Collaboration, partnership and further discussion not only within IATUL membership but with members of other organizations such as IFLA can further enhance the mission information dissemination of technological libraries. The conference highlighted several important issues that the information professionals worldwide need to continue to think, reflect and develop strategies to practically implement them for the benefit to not only to the information producing and disseminating organizations but the society as a whole.Originality/valueThis conference provided ample opportunities to network with information experts in a variety of specialty areas such as Open Access Initiative, Scholarly communication, Digital Libraries and Information Literacy, etc. The networking opportunities provided further opportunities to collaborate and in the process create future opportunities to enhance mission of technological libraries to fulfill information needs of their researchers and scientists in the most efficient ways. The value gained is enormous and recommend future dialogs and interaction by IATUL with other organizations such as IFLA.
American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference Report
Authors: Cox Christopher , Daugherty Alice L. , Gelfand Julia , Ranti Junus S.G. 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo highlight content of interest to this journal’s readership that promotes current thinking and activities in information technology.Design/methodology/approachA selective conference report of the annual meeting of the American Library Association and a pre‐conference.FindingsThe largest conference of librarians, the variety of programs, activities, exhibit halls, creates one of the best professional development opportunities for librarians. Attracting librarians from all sectors and work environments from around the globe, this conference is hard to describe in a brief way except to say it is an experience. Documenting relevant programs about information technology was the goal of this contribution.Practical implicationsAn alternative to not being present while gaining some information and coverage.Originality/valueContains information of particular interest to readers who did not attend these sessions. Introducers them to presenters and important hot topics.
Gaga over Google? Scholar in the Social Sciences
Authors: Gardner Susan , Eng Susanna 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo provide a summary of the main features of Google Scholar.Design/methodology/approachReviews, contextualizes and provides a summary of Google Scholar.FindingsThis article compares the results of a sample search on “homeschooling in Google Scholar against the results in three fee‐based article index databases in the social sciences: PsycINFO, Social Science Citation Index, and ERIC. Comparisons are done in the areas of content, currency, relevancy, and overlap. Google Scholar yields more results and a greater variety in its types of sources along with a higher rate of relevancy, but less currency. Ultimately, Scholar’s lack of quality control and inability to let the user manipulate data make it less effective than the fee‐based databases at finding scholarly material in the social sciences.Originality/valueProvides a useful summary for information professionals.
The 8th IFIP World Conference on Computers in Education: 40 Years of Computers in Education: What Works?
Authors: Pittman Joyce 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo share information with global community about this anniversary conference and to promote the Stellenbosch Declaration.Design/methodlogy/approachThis is a conference report of the 8th IFIP World Conference on Computers in Education and describes four decades of development in human computer interaction and the use of computers in libraries and schools.FindingsThere was general agreement that twenty‐first century leaders and change agents must find new ways to merge the past, present, and future knowledge about learning, teaching, and technology to educate the new generation of learners.Originality/valueA recap of progress in introducing computers in the classroom and the digital divide it often creates.
2005 LITA National Forum: Conference Report
Authors: Riggs Colby 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo report the highlights of the annual LITA National Forum.Design/methodology/approachProvides a brief review of the conference.FindingsThe forum offered a wide variety of timely presentations that were on new and emerging technologies and the application to the library environment.Originality/valueThis paper is a useful summary of a conference of interest to library and information management professionals.
AquaBrowser Library: Search, Discover, Refine
Authors: Kaizer Jasper , Hodge Anthony 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo describe a new online library catalog browser and interface AquaBrowser, developed specifically to enhance the experience of the library patron.Design/methodology/approachA summary of the main features of the AquaBrowser search engine.FindingsThis article provides an overview of AquaBrowser search engine: what it does, how it works, and its benefits.Originality/valueThis paper is useful for information management professionals who want to provide an alternative search and display functionality to an online library catalogues.
Adapting Existing Search Tools for Use with the JSR 168 and WSRP Portlet Standards: The CREE Project
Authors: Hunter Jonathan , Awre Chris 
Published: January 2007

PurposeSeeks to assess how new research and progress about how libraries and institutional web sites can adapt a range of distinct search tools using the portlet standards to achieve improved access.Design/methodology/approachLocally integrated web search tools help users to navigate through web sites without needing to go to multiple sites.FindingsSearch tools should be created with delivery via a portlet in mind. Compliance to CREE defined standards suggest good results as proven by several partners. This set of procedures suggests a very good future for locally integrated web search tools.Originality/valueExamples of experiences with different partners suggest rather remarkable promise for portlet standards that can be applied to searching web sites The CREE project has proven easy adapability and now a significant amount of testing and experience confirms the operations it can perform with the JSR 168 and WSRP portlet standards and other Java‐based tools.
The BorderLink Project Provides Resources for Students Interested in College
Authors: Kerney Carol 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo provide a greater understanding of how technology can be utilized in the classroom and in relationships between teachers, students, parents, counselors, school board members and others in the community involved in the school district mission and activities.Design methodology/approachTo examine and test ways that barriers can be reduced for post‐secondary opportunities for rural underserved students through the uses of technology.FindingsFour major technologies were instrumental in the Project: LinkWorld, Mobile Learning Labs, Online Modules and Videoconferences, each used to achieve different ways to offer information and services to students at different sites.Originality/valueFor underserved students, the choices to go on for vocational training and post‐secondary schooling, access to technology, for purposes of student assessment, counseling, opportunities, interview skills, testing, academic achievement is critical for successful transitions. The technology products and interfaces that were created as part of this project lead students and teachers to better preparation and ways to bridge information and technology gaps.
Annual Conference of the Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing Section of the Nigerian Library Association
Authors: Onohwakpor Josephine E. 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo report on the 25th Annual Conference of Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing of the Nigerian Library Association, held in October 2005.Design/methodology/approachA summary of the main points of the conference.FindingsThe increased role of technology in the cataloguing, classification and indexing functions of technical services remains challenging in many libraries. Special and ongoing staff training is necessary to promote new procedures and efficiencies. Computer support, uninterrupted power supplies, and other issues complicate the progress and force libraries to create new solutions to these and other dilemmas.Originality/valueThis report is of interest to library and information management professionals and those interested in developments in library work in Africa.
RDA: New Cataloging Rules, Coming Soon to a Library near You!
Authors: Renee Moore Julie 
Published: January 2007

PurposeArticle provides an overview (as of September 2006) of the genesis, history, and processes involved in creating the new cataloging rules, a work‐in‐progress, under the working title, RDA: Resource Description and Access. Also discusses structure and content, as well as possible uses outside of the library community.Design/methodology/approachDescribes the history of the new rules and how they are currently organized, as well as where to go to keep informed of the new rules.FindingsRDA will likely be adopted by libraries; because of its flexibility, there is a possibility that other non‐library and non‐MARC information communities will also be able to make use of this tool.Originality/valueArticle is of great benefit to librarians who want an overview of RDA in a nutshell. Provokes thought on flexibility of the new rules, using them for other communications standards than MARC and for other metadata schemas.
Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference: “Libraries: Dynamic Engines for the Knowledge and Information Society”
Authors: Ogugua Jonathan C. , Emerole Nancy 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo share the conference themes and presentations from the 2006 Nigerian Library Association National Conference.Design/methodology/approachGives a brief review of the main events of the conference.FindingsSerious concentration on library technology and ICTs in general to promote open access and encourage better skill sets and competitive advantages in world’s information marketplace.Originality/valueIllustrates that innovation and technical expertise are the general themes that were impressed upon by most speakers in order to achieve goals.
Long run equilibrium: convergence within an urban and rural regional economy
Authors: England Scott 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo test the economic theory that economies with greater stability and diversity are also economies that are more insulated from economic shocks.Design/methodology/approachUses persistence profiles derived from the cointegrated systems of two regional economies within the state of Oregon; the urban Portland Metropolitan Area (PMA) and the rural Southwest (SW) region.FindingsThe results of the above process illustrate that the more stable and diverse PMA responds with a smaller frequency and returns to equilibrium more quickly than the SW.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper only provides one set of observations, which is insufficient to prove the theory, but does enable a more extensive time series approach than that has been done previously. Also regional economies typically become more diversified over time, so the level of diversity can only be measured in relative terms not absolute.Practical implicationsThe paper reveals the benefits a diversified a diversified economy has in creating stable employment opportunities, as deviations in unemployment rates decline as diversification increases.Originality/valueThe paper takes a widely accepted time series econometrics technique from macroeconomic literature, cointegration, and applies it at a regional level. Cointegration combined with persistence profiles enables the integration of both the time dynamics of an economy and their inter‐industry linkages to be analyzed. This methodology dramatically increases the depth of possible analysis into the stability/diversity debate that has been waged over the last 70 years.
The impact of gender on the personal financial planning process
Authors: Stendardi Edward J. , Graham Judy F. , O’Reilly Mary 
Published: January 2007

PurposeTo research the gender literature in order to determine whether it is advisable for a financial advisor to adjust their planning and advising processes based on the gender of their client.Design/methodology/approachTo correlate the gender literature with the personal financial planning process in order to determine whether advisors should adjust their approach based on the gender of their client.FindingsThe gender literature reveals significant differences concerning how men and women invest; consequently, it is felt that it is advisable for financial advisors to tailor their approach based on the gender of their client.Research limitations/implicationsThe financial planning process should be modified to incorporate the gender of the client.Practical implicationsFinancial advisors should tailor their approach to the gender of their clients in order to ideal with them more effectively.Originality/valueAs female investors grow in importance, processes should be modified or adjusted in order to accommodated their preferences.
Analysis of customer portfolio and relationship management models: bridging managerial dimensions
Authors: Rajagopal  , Sanchez Romulo 
Published: January 2007

PurposeThe customer portfolio and relationship management have been of contemporary interest to the academics and practitioners. This paper aims to systematically analyze the review and critique of this important area and broadly to discuss the customer portfolio theories and their implications in reference to marketing and purchasing perspectives.Design/methodology/approachThe major conceptual contributions in the area of customer portfolio and relationship management have been categorically analyzed in the paper. The paper provides an insight of how marketers interpret and describe companies' actions and the discussion provides a framework for relationship management, the central tenet of which is to enable managers to invest their resources in the most efficient and effective way.FindingsThe review of literature shows that the customer portfolio analysis can provide strategic input to the firm towards developing a successful planning process. The conceptual discussion in the paper on relationship management may lead the strategies in managing the corporate social capital. The alternative models have been developed in the paper in reference to the market environment and values concepts discussing the triadic relationship among the organization, supplier and customer that reflects on the contemporary managerial perspectives.Originality/valueThe managerial implications of the discussion presented in the paper would be helpful to plan and create strategies to optimize returns on customer relationship over time. This paper would be of interest to the scholars as well as practitioners engaged in strategic planning of a firm.
Have small businesses adopted the market orientation concept? The case of small businesses in Michigan
Authors: Blankson Charles , Ming‐Sung Cheng Julian 
Published: January 2007

PurposeSets out to nvestigate the adoption of and application of the market orientation concept within the small business sector using Michigan, USA, as a study setting.Design/methodology/approachFollowing a literature review, a pilot study involving face‐to‐face interviews with owner‐managers, and covert and overt observation of small businesses' marketing practices, was undertaken. The main thrust of the research involved a postal survey based on an adapted market orientation construct. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses are employed to assess the reliability of the results.FindingsReveals four dimensions/factors/strategies underpinning market orientation in the study setting. The paper concludes that the size of the business does not moderate the importance ascribed to, and the application of, the marketing concept (i.e. market orientation).Research limitations/implicationsFuture research should be directed at assessing the congruence between owner‐managers' purported marketing practices and consumers' perceptions of their actions. There is the need to develop normative guidelines concerning small businesses' best practice in market orientation.Practical implicationsInsights derived from this study will provide owner‐managers with the building‐blocks for understanding their firm's market orientation capabilities, an important facet in dealing with upstream (suppliers) and downstream (customers) business relationships.Originality/valueThis study responds to a suggestion for marketing scholars to adapt/adopt existing models, constructs, frameworks, definitions, and also to an assertion that the age‐old adage that what does not get measured does not get managed and, as a result, empirical evidence explaining the appreciation and the employment of an extant market orientation construct in the small business environment has been put forward.