1. It's the Content, Stupid.
- Author
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Smith, Steven Escar and Mercer, Holly
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DIGITAL libraries , *ELECTRONIC publications , *WEB archives , *BLOGS , *ONLINE education - Abstract
The article discusses the benefits and disadvantages of online library services, such as digital monographs and journals, scholarly websites, online archives and blogs, in the development of online scholarship. The major advantages include reduced prices, better access for consumers and lower capital investments. It also cites a report recommendation for the council on Library and Information Resources that scholars can implement the technology to make their online scholarship sustainable, including the use of standards and nonproprietary formats.
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- 2010