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The Greek Publishing Industry and Professional Development
(2008)In the Greek publishing industry, tradition and the desire for innovation go hand in hand. The industry is influenced by European developments in publishing and bookselling in terms of book promotion methods, the role of ... -
Greek Academic Librarians Perceptions of the Impact of Google on Their Role as Information Providers
(2008)The increased popularity of Google search engine in the daily routine in one's workplace and in the academic information seeking process is undeniable. "Googling" challenges the traditional skills of librarians as information ... -
Virtual maps-virtual worlds: testing the usability of a Greek virtual cultural map
(2008)The authors report on the findings of a usability test conducted to evaluate the usability of the VeriaGrid online system. The VeriaGrid (www.theveriagrid.org) is a prototype virtual map that focuses on the provision of ... -
Semantic based substitution of unsupported access points in the library meta-search environments
(2008)Meta-searching library communities involve access to sources where metadata are invisible behind query interfaces. Many of the query interfaces utilize predefined abstract Access Points for the implementation of the search ... -
Revamping the LIS Curriculum in the Department of Library Science and Information Systems at the TEI of Athens
(2008)In the context of the changes in the information environment, the LIS department of the TEI of Athens developed a curriculum intending to incorporate the changes taking place in the information field's knowledge base, based ... -
Post-graduate students and learning environments: users’ perceptions regarding the choice of information sources
(2008)The purpose of this paper is to investigate, through empirical analysis, whether or not post-graduate students choose information technology or other information sources such as home institution libraries for the purposes ... -
Strategic planning for municipal libraries in Greece
(2008)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore issues related to the development of long-term planning for the municipal/public libraries in Greece. In Greece, municipal libraries constitute the largest category of ... -
Divergence and convergence within Greek library education: An applied vs a theoretical approach
(2008)This paper explores the differences and similarities of the three library schools educating librarians and information professionals in Greece. The structure of higher education in Greece has recently undergone major changes ... -
Towards the Semantic Extraction of Digital Signatures for Librarian Image-Identification Purposes
(2008)In study we attempt to solve the problem of determining how authentic published images on the Internet are, and to what degree they may be identified by comparison to the original image. The technique proposed aims to serve ... -
In Search of Integrated Information
(2008)This article examines, from the viewpoint of archival science, the possibility of creating a common framework for information science in the academic and professional fields alike. Information management, both as an academic ... -
Exploring query formulation and reformulation: a preliminary study to map users' search behaviour
(2008)This study aims to investigate the query formulation and reformulation patterns such as generalisations, specifications, parallel movements and replacements with synonyms within the search procedure. Results showed that ... -
Multidimensional XPath
(2008)In Web applications it is often required to manipulate information of semistructured nature, which may present variations according to different circumstances. Multidimensional XML (MXML) is an extension of XML suitable ... -
Technology around the world: eight countries, shared problems
(2008)Purpose — This editorial aims to discuss how technology has transformed the cultural map for libraries so that experiences in Taiwan, Iran, India, Greece, or New Zealand are relevant anywhere in the developed world. ... -
Issues and perceptions for ISO 9000 implementation in Greek academic libraries
(2008)Quality has been defined in many different ways and it forms a complex and subjective concept, incorporating at any given time the true (expressed and implied) needs of all those involved. A possible approach in the context ... -
Exploring usefulness and usability in the evaluation of open access digital libraries
(2008)Advances in the publishing world have emerged new models of digital library development. Open access publishing modes are expanding their presence and realize the digital library idea in various means. While user-centered ... -
Duplicate detection algorithms of bibliographic descriptions
(2008)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to focus on duplicate record detection algorithms used for detection in bibliographic databases. Design-methodology-approach - Individual algorithms, their application process for ... -
Assistive Technologies in Greek Libraries
(2008)To investigate the current use of assistive technologies (AT) in Greek libraries, unveil the relationship between AT suppliers and library authorities and achieve a better understanding of companies' and libraries' ... -
Librarians Skills and Qualifications in a Modern Informational Environment
(2008)Purpose -- The aim of the research is to investigate the qualifications and the skills of the librarian's profession as they are impressed through the job ads. Design/methodology/approach -- A total of 200 job advertisements ... -
Enhancing library services with web 2.0 functionalities
(2008)In this paper, a prototype of an Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) is presented. This new OPAC features new functionalities and utilizes web 2.0 technologies in order to deliver improved search and retrieval services. ...
