Our Journey from Print to Electronic Resources: An Acquisitions Perspective at a Caribbean Academic Library |
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| Authors: | Mariella Pilgrim Arlene Dolabaille |
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| Institution: | 1. Alma Jordan Library , The University of the West Indies , St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad &2. Tobago, West Indies mariella.pilgrim@sta.uwi.edu;4. Tobago, West Indies |
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| Abstract: | This article seeks to add to the body of literature about the provision and management of electronic resources in academic libraries in developing countries. It recognizes the importance of providing increased electronic information to users and describes the efforts of an academic library in the Caribbean to address this need. The role of the Acquisitions and Serials Unit in making this transition possible is explored. Furthermore, an assessment of the progress attained in the transition process is documented, including issues encountered, many of which have not yet been resolved. Future plans for successful development of an increased electronic resources environment have also been proposed. |
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| Keywords: | electronic resource management Caribbean academic library acquisition electronic resources librarian |
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