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A policy context : eLib and the emergence of the subject gateways

Law, Derek and Dempsey, Lorcan (2000) A policy context : eLib and the emergence of the subject gateways. Ariadne(25).

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Abstract

Outlines some of the features of the policy environment which led to the setting up of the influential 'subject gateways' as part of the Electronic Libraries Programme. It has the modest and partial ambition of putting some of the discussions of the time on record. This article has a particular focus: it looks at some aspects of the policy background which led to the funding of the subject gateways. It does not discuss emerging services and approaches that also influenced developments.

Keywords:portals; e-lib; subject gateways; JISC
Subjects:D. Libraries as physical collections. > DD. Academic libraries.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HR. Portals.
L. Information technology and library technology. > LS. Search engines.
ID Code:7461
Deposited By:Law, Derek
Deposited On:18 October 2006
Alternative Locations:http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue25/subject-gateways/intro.html
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