Topic: Data Services & Collections

UUK efficiency and modernisation – JISC’s existing work

Rachel Bruce, 3 October 2011 Add a comment

On Friday I shared with you my thoughts on the recent UUK report and why it’s important for universities to engage with it at a strategic level. In the spirit of sharing work that JISC has undertaken or has underway … Read more

UUK efficiency and modernisation – sharing practice and solutions

Rachel Bruce, 30 September 2011 Add a comment

Earlier this month Universities UK published its report on ‘Efficiency and Effectiveness in Higher Education’. Today and Monday I’ll be sharing my own views of the report – today, an overview of its strategic direction, and on Monday, a more detailed look at … Read more

Research data – why now?

Sarah Porter, 9 September 2011 Add a comment

This is very good time to talk about effective research data management.  It has recently hit the headlines and now that a tweet can be considered a valid freedom of information request, the issue will become even more pressing for … Read more

Is the physical library redundant in the 21st century?

Sarah Porter, 4 November 2010 Add a comment

Is the physical experience of holding a book or other paper-based object really the most valued aspect of library provision these days? And are researchers only able to cope with the world of information if their access to resources is … Read more

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