—This paper proposes the implementation of a 3D virtual library, using open platforms such as OpenSimulator and Sloodle, applied to the integration of virtual learning environments. It also proposes their application to the creation of open libraries to share and disseminate the new dynamic nature of knowledge, in the understanding that 3D virtual worlds may contribute to the future of librarie...

Project MeDoc has built the nucleus of a digital library for computer science literature, including multimedia offerings. The libary is operated as a network of distributed servers and is available for use by the German academic community. A set of tools has been developed to administer journals and books as copyrighted material and to give users a uniform access to the library itself, as well ...

This research clarifies the following issues to obtain useful knowledge for future public library planning by capturing behavior of complex in Japan based on user's purpose visit. First, functional structure and management policy recent years were examined. Second, connection between users' visit space used at St Tg libraries clarified. Finally, visit, patterns development “by-the-way use,” exp...

This article examines the usage patterns of the ELHILL retrieval program of the National Library of Medicine's MEDLARS system. Based on a sample of 6759 searches, the study analyzes the frequency of various commands and command options, classifies messages issued by the system, and investigates searcher error rates. The article concludes with suggestions for improving and redesigning both the p...

In 2008, Nicholas Carr published a provocative article titled “Is Google making us stupid?” in which he ponders the effect of the internet and electronic sources generally on the brain. This paper discusses one source specifically, e-books, and explores whether libraries are acting wisely by moving from print to electronic book collections. The topic is considered from the vantage point of the ...