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From: Randy Metcalfe <randolph.metcalfe@computing-
services.oxford.ac.uk>
The new JISC Resource Guide for Arts and Humanities is published today,
providing an overview of the quality-assured information about
electronic resources and support services, 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 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 key staff within
institutions. For further information, and to order further copies of
the guides, please go to:
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/resourceguides
Emma Beer
Resource Guide Adviser/Publicity Officer
Arts and Humanities Data Service
75-79 York Road, London SE1 7AW
Tel: 020 7928 7411
Fax: 020 7928 6825
www.jisc.ac.uk/resourceguides/artshum
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