The Electronic Library: Volume 27 Issue 2

The unique approach to institutional repository: Practice of National Taiwan University

The purpose of this paper is to present the practical and unique approach to construct an institutional repository (IR) at the National Taiwan University (NTU).

A dynamic RSS information push service mechanism based on ontology of user information needs

This aim of this article is to propose a technical solution for digital libraries to establish the information needs ontology based on a comprehensive understanding of…

Creating a bilingual library information environment for foreign users

The number of international students and overseas faculty in Tsinghua University in Beijing has grown rapidly in recent years. How to help foreign users overcome the language…

From information commons to knowledge commons: Building a collaborative knowledge sharing environment for innovative communities

Based on the information commons service model, the aim of this article is to propose a new model for knowledge commons. It seeks to define the conceptual model and constructing…

Innovation community: Constructing a new service mode for academic libraries

The purpose of this paper is to put forward a completely new academic library service mode called “Innovation community” in light of current information environment, social…

Building a virtual community platform for subject information services at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Library

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the functional framework of a subject service virtual communities' platform and implementation planning at Shanghai Jiao Tong University…

System architecture of Library 2.0

The purpose of this article is to present a subsection circulatory management (SCM) model of Library 2.0. The design idea of Library 2.0 system architecture is to be illustrated…

Programming Library 2.0 that users need

The aim of this paper is to focus on the formulation of a Library 2.0 program that will guide the realization of a “user‐centered” service pattern.

Surviving in the digital age by utilizing libraries' distinctive advantages

The purpose of this paper is to discuss how to make libraries adjust their roles in the digital age through exploring changing user needs and expectations, and utilizing…

Digital libraries in China: progress and prospects

The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of Chinese digital library (DL) projects via the corresponding web sites, It also seeks to illustrate the current situation of DLs…

Using RFID guiding systems to enhance user experience

The purpose of this article is to present a guiding system with enhanced functionality based upon radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to promote a user friendly…

Creating a virtual union catalog for Hong Kong dissertations and theses collections

The aim of this paper is to discuss and analyze the efforts of Hong Kong Baptist University Library to create a virtual union catalog for dissertations and theses collections as a…

Changing of library services under e‐research environment

The aim of this paper is to explore the way in which e‐research is changing the nature between researchers and libraries, and to suggest how librarians can become more engaged…

Scholarly Communication in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan

Blogs, Wikipedia, Second Life, and beyond: From Production to Produsage

The Revolution will not be Downloaded: Dissent in the Digital Age

Learning Commons: Evolution and Collaborative Essentials

A Short‐cut to Marketing the Library

Interactive Information Retrieval in Digital Environments

Marketing the Best Deal in Town: Your Library. Where is your Purple Owl?

Guest editorial