An online library service for Open University MBA Alumni: challenges and opportunities

Smith, Geri; Street, Kelvin and Wales, Tim (2007). An online library service for Open University MBA Alumni: challenges and opportunities. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 39(3) pp. 162–176.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0961000607080419

Abstract

This article outlines a pilot project to offer a personalized online library service to Open University MBA Alumni. A review of the literature and results of a desktop analysis of other UK Higher Education alumni library services is included. Content procurement and systems issues are considered along with the underlying organizational, resource and technical challenges experienced by the librarians involved. An analysis of initial usage and the results of a user survey are presented. Finally, practical advice is provided for other libraries considering similar initiatives.

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  • 8893
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  • Journal Item
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  • 1741-6477
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  • The final, definitive version of this article has been published in the Journal, Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 39/3, 2007, © SAGE Publications Ltd, 2007 by SAGE Publications Ltd at the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science page: http://lis.sagepub.com/ on SAGE Journals Online: http://online.sagepub.com/
  • Keywords
  • academic libraries; alumni; authentication; licences; online resources; personalization
  • Academic Unit or School
  • Learner and Discovery Services (LDS) > Library Services
    Learner and Discovery Services (LDS)
  • Depositing User
  • Tim Wales
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