There should be an alerting feature with functions vaguely similar to Tweetdeck. > -----Original Message----- > From: Repositories discussion list > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Fred Riley > Sent: 18 March 2009 14:13 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: On behalf of DRIVER: "Your repository in the > Global context" > > Two things come immediately to mind on quick inspection of > this service: > > 1. DRIVER doesn't search "digital repositories" in general, > but only those with scholarly works - learning object > repositories (hobbyhorse mounted ;)), indeed 'digital asset' > repositories as a whole, don't get a mention. > > 2. Is it a complement or competition for OAIster? > > Cheers > > Fred Riley > Learning Technologist > School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, University of > Nottingham > Vcard: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nursing/sonet/about/fr_uon.vcf > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Repositories discussion list > > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sophia Jones > > Sent: 18 March 2009 11:32 > > To: [log in to unmask] > > Subject: On behalf of DRIVER: "Your repository in the > Global context" > > > > ***Apologies fro cross posting*** > > > > DRIVER invites all those involved in running a repository > to comment > > on the DRIVER Search service > > http://www.driver-repository.eu/Usability/repman.htm > > > > Please forward this mail to any of your colleagues who may be > > interested in it. > > > > DRIVER is building an infrastructure of digital repositories across > > Europe (www.driver-community.eu). It currently harvests the > content of > > repositories from 23 European countries allowing retrieval > of a wealth > > of Open Access research materials. > > > > New services and features are being developed by DRIVER such as > > discipline-specific formats and communities, so you could help the > > shaping of these new communication tools. > > > > Tell us what you think of our ideas by completing the short online > > questionnaire http://www.driver-repository.eu/Usability/repman.htm > > > > Info, comments and questions welcome at > [log in to unmask] > > > > This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an > > attachment may still contain software viruses, which could > damage your > > computer system: > > you are advised to perform your own checks. Email > communications with > > the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK > > legislation. > > > -- Heriot-Watt University is a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC000278.