Overview of content related to 'software'

Editorial Introduction to Ariadne Issue 20

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Philip Hunter introduces Ariadne issue 20.

Welcome to the newly redesigned Ariadne. The new interface was created to improve the appearance of Ariadne both on screen and when printed: the latter is particularly important now that Ariadne is published only in electronic format (since issue 19). The old 1996 design was generally very servicable from the point of view of structure and navigation, but it had a number of features which, with the benefit of twenty-twenty hindsight, introduced un-necessary complications to the editorial process: these have now been redesigned.

ECMS: Electronic Copyright Management Systems

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Pedro Isaias considers Electronic Copyright Management Systems (ECMS).

The theme covered by this article is currently a matter for discussion in the digital library arena. Since the birth of the first digital libraries, publishers, authors and information consumers have been debating the best ways to manage access to information. It is within this context that this work is intended to make a small contribution. It illustrates the following points in an objective way:

The DISinHE Centre

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Professor Alan Newell asks: How can technology assist with the obligations of HE to support staff and students with disabilities?

Over four percent of students in Higher Education have registered as having one or more disabilities, but the actual number of students may be closer to ten percent. Communications and Information Technology (C & IT) has an important part to play in supporting both staff and students with disabilities, and staff in Institutions clearly need to be aware of their moral and legal obligations, and know how to set up processes and practices to provide such support effectively and efficiently.

The Web Editor: From 'One Stop Shop' to Information Hierarchy

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Rebecca Linford discusses the web editor role: from 'one stop shop' to information hierarchy.

Information Science & Web Management

When web services began in Higher Education institutions, the majority of those employed to manage them were technical people. Experience in UNIX, CGI programming and Apache were prerequisites. But as web sites have grown into huge vortexes of information, those with the skills to help identify & satisfy the information needs of client groups have become increasingly valued.

Biz/Ed Bulletin: What Do You Want to Know?

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Chris Mitchell and Martin Poulter introduce the Advice and Answers section of the CTI Economics Web site; and Kate Sharp explores Green Resources on the Web for Economics and Business

Introducing the Advice and Answers Section of the CTI Economics Web site

The CTI centre for Economics [1]is part of a national initiative encouraging and promoting the appropriate use of learning technologies in UK Higher Education. It is based at the Institute for Learning and Research Technology (ILRT)[2]at the University of Bristol.

Windows NT Explorer

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Brett Burridge discusses Active Server Pages (ASP) - one of the most useful facilities provided by Windows NT server.

This column is intended to bring users' attention to the value of employing Windows NT server technology within their institution. This issue covers Active Server Pages (ASP) - one of the most useful benefits of having a Windows NT based web server.

Web Focus: Report on the WWW 8 Conference

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Brian Kelly discusses WWW8 in Toronto, which took place in May 1999.

The Eighth World Wide Web Conference (WWW8) was on a smaller scale than in the past few years. The numbers of delegates seemed to be down, and there was no accompanying exhibition. The conference appeared to be refocussing on the web research community, with delegates from commercial companies more likely to be software developers than marketing types. This refocussing also seemed to be reflected in the conference papers, which, as a number of people commented, seemed to be of a higher quality this year.

Web Mirror: The National Mirror Service

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Sally Hadland on the New National Mirror Service.

The National Mirror Service will supersede the HENSA services in August to become the primary mirror service for the academic community. This will be a new, improved and more integrated service brought to you by the Universities of Lancaster and Kent and funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). The Director of the new service is Dr Tim Hopkins, Reader in Computer Science at the University of Kent.

IMS Workshop

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Tracy Gardner reports on a meeting held in March in the Francis Hotel, Bath.

"IMS is a global coalition of academic, commercial and government organizations, working together to define the Internet architecture for learning." Excerpt from the IMS project website [1].

IMS was originally a US-based organisation but now wishes to be seen as an international effort. In the UK, the JISC is an investment partner and a UK IMS centre has been set up [2]. Recently, I attended two UK IMS events: the IMS Developer Workshop (March 23 - 24 1999, Bath) and the IMS/eLib Concertation Day (May 4 1999, London).

Bibliotecas Universitarias Consorcio

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Agnès Guyon reports on a seminar in Aveiro, Portugal, 26th and 27th April 1999.

EEVL was invited to present a paper at the Bibliotecas Universitárias em Consórcio (University Libraries in Consortium) seminar, held 26 - 27 April 1999 at the University of Aveiro [01]. The seminar was organised by RUBi - Rede Universitária de Bibliotecas e Informação (Universities' Libraries and Information Network) [02]. RUBi is intended to be "a logical structure that provides an Integrated Information Management, in a progressive manner, through new ways of co-operative work and resources sharing".

CTI-AFM Conference

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Christine Dugdale reports on the 10th CTI-AFM Annual Conference, Brighton.

The 10th CTI-AFM Annual Conference was held during beautiful spring weather on 8 - 9 April in the historic setting of the Old Ship Hotel in Brighton. There was nothing traditional, however, about the papers that were presented. They constituted a stimulating collection of reports of ongoing research and teaching practices. All-in-all, a fitting set of papers for the last CTI-AFM Conference before the advent of the new Subject Centres that are being planned for next year.

Newsline: News You Can Use

editor — Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Ariadne presents a brief summary of news and events.

Publication of the Recordkeeping Metadata Standard for Commonweal th Agencies

The Recordkeeping Metadata Standard for Commonwealth Agencies is now available on the National Archives of Australia Website at:
URL: <http://www.naa.gov.au/govserv/techpub/rkms/intro.htm>