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Library and institutional portals: a case study

Ron Davies (European Commission, Brussels, Belgium)

The Electronic Library

ISSN: 0264-0473

Article publication date: 20 November 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of developing a library portal to provide integrated access to research information at the same time as an institutional or enterprise information portal was being implemented.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper presents a case study.

Findings

Valid grounds for implementing vertical, specialised library portals alongside horizontal institutional portals include reduced risk, faster implementation and reduced maintenance costs.

Practical implications

Organisations seeking to provide integrated access to distributed information resources must consider library portals.

Originality/value

This case study reveals that in practice there is little risk of overlap between institutional and library portals. Both types of product are complementary. However, some integration issues remain a challenge.

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Citation

Davies, R. (2007), "Library and institutional portals: a case study", The Electronic Library, Vol. 25 No. 6, pp. 641-647. https://doi.org/10.1108/02640470710837083

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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