A user-oriented evaluation of digital libraries: case study the 'electronic journals' service of the library and information service of the University of Patras, Greece

Monopoli, Maria Nicholas, David Georgiou, Panagiotis Korfiati, Marina

Aslib proceedings 2002 54 (2)103-117
(ReLIS:jul:onkfhj:y:2002:v:54:i:2:p:103-117)

Abstract:

Provides an evaluation of the use of the electronic journals service of the library and information service of the University of Patras, Greece. Asks who these electronic journals service users are, how often they use the service, what their reasons for use are, where their access points for use are, and which search methods and services they use. In addition, invites users to choose between an electronic and print journal title subscription and indicate some factors that would discourage them from accessing an electronic journals service.

Keywords: Necesidades de información ; Estudio de usuarios ; Internet ; Revistas electrónicas ; Bibliotecas digitales ; Evaluación
Pages: 103-117
Volume: 54
Year: 2002
Issue: 2

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