Hi,
Here at Bolton we have a series of templates for each resource running
on our website software that we can drop into both our A to Z list of
electronic resources and our subject pages. I wrote the initial
descriptions for each of the resources; they are adapted by subject
librarians to suit their own needs as my descriptions tend to be a
little more generic.
In terms of the work, the initial setting up of the current web pages
was done by the person in the library who looks after the websites. I
take care of the maintenance such as links, updating descriptions and
adding new resources. Our current set-up means that I only have to
change one thing and the changes are filtered through to every instance.
Previously each resource was listed twice: once on the A to Z list and
once on the respective subject pages. So the initial set-up was very
tiresome and long-winded but thanks to the work my colleague is a lot
simpler and less time-consuming.
There are bound to be better ways of doing it though - LibGuides, for
example.
Best wishes,
Sarah
Sarah Taylor
Electronic Resources Librarian
The Peter Marsh Library
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB
01204 903099
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Subject: [lis-e-resources] A-Z and subject lists of databases and
e-resources
Hello
We currently use MetaLib for our A-Z and subject lists of databases and
other e-resources (we use SFX for e-journals). We are reviewing the
role
of MetaLib so I'd like to find out about what other libraries do to
provide
these A-Z and subject lists. I'd also like to know who maintains the
lists. Is it Subject Librarians or subject teams, or other staff, e.g.
e-resources staff?
Thanks
Robin Cook
Electronic Resources Co-ordinator
J.B. Morrell Library
University of York
Heslington
YORK
YO10 5DD
Tel: 01904 323862
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