Library and institutional portals: a case study
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
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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