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From: John Twigg [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 07 October 2003 09:54 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: forwarded message: JISC resource guides
With apologies for cross-posting
The new JISC Resource Guides are published today,
providing free overviews of quality-assured information
about electronic resources and support services, all of
them selected by subject specialists.
After extensive consultation with community
representatives, including librarians, academics,
researchers and students, as well as publishers and
providers, the Resource Guides have been updated and
improved. Improvements in the new edition include:
* Attractive full-colour booklet format
* New resource categories reflecting the needs of
subject communities
* New and simpler definitions for accessing electronic resources
* Full information on search tips, training and support activities
Resources and services highlighted in the JISC Resource Guides
are designed to support learning, teaching and research
at all levels of higher education. Each Guide is
compiled by a dedicated Resource Guide Adviser who
selects the key resources for the subject area and
presents them in both print and Web format.
In consultation with subject communities, Advisers offer
a programme of outreach activities in response to
subject needs, including hands-on workshops and
training events. They also play a crucial role in
soliciting community feedback, helping to ensure that
communication about the provision and use of resources
and support and advisory services remains two-way.
The seven subject areas are:
Arts and Humanities
Engineering, Mathematics and Computing
Geography and the Environment
Health and Life Sciences
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Resource Guide Advisers compile each Guide in
consultation with subject-based advisory groups
comprising librarians, academics and other relevant
parties. Resources considered for inclusion include
those from partner organisations, such as the Learning
and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) and the Research
Councils.
Resource Guides are currently being sent to librarians
and other key staff within institutions. For further information,
and to order further copies of the free guides, please go to:
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/resourceguides
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Dr Adam Gardner
Resource Guide Adviser for Geography and the Environment
John Rylands University Library of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PP
tel: 0161 275 3782
fax: 0161 273 7488
mob: 07967 371572
www.jisc.ac.uk/resourceguides/geoenv
For regular updates, sign up to the RGGeoEnv announcements list at:
www.jiscmail.ac.uk/rg-geoenv-announce.html
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