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Electronic Documents and Information: from Preservation to Access DOCUMENT RESUME ED 392 464 IR 055 850 AUTHOR Helal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W., Ed. TITLE Electronic Documents and Information: From Preservation to Access. Proceedings of the International Essen Symposium (18th, Essen, Germany, October 23-26, 1995). Publications of Essen University Library, No. 20. INSTITUTION Essen Univ. (Germany) .Library. REPORT NO ISBN-3-922602-21-5; ISSN-0931-7503 PUB DATE 96 NOTE 266p.; Festschrift in honor of Patricia Battin. PUB TYPE Collected Works Conference Proceedings (021) EDPS PRICE MFOI/PC11 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Acadsmic Libraries; *Access to Information; Archives; *Cultural Maintenance; Data Conversion; Document Delivery; *Electronic Publishing; Fair Use (Copyrights); Foreign Countries; Higher Education; Librarians; Library Automation; Library Cooperation; Library Education; *Library Role; *Preservation; Professional Training; Research Libraries IDENTIFIERS Digital Imagery; *Electronic Libraries; Paradigm Shifts; Virtual Libraries ABSTRACT The emphasis of this symposium was to examine natiorrol and international ways to preserve, access, and digitize human heritage and culture. Many internationally recognized librarians shared their experiences and ideas on that topic. The 19 papers presented at the symposium dealt with issues such as: the impact of new technologies on information access and delivery; the impact of the electronic frontier on relationsh.ips between academic programs and research libraries; the economics of electronic or virtual libraries; electronic acquisitions policy; the challenges of preserving the info mation content while adapting to a new medium; document delivery in the 1990s; librarian education in the 21st centuly; fair use issues in electronic publishing; the possibility of a German national archive for electronic media; theeffects of electronic publishing on library services; paradigm shifts inliblary automation caused by access to a global market; resources for an electronic library; national self-sufficiency in the electronic age; cooperative projects aiming for electronic libraries; and aesthetic issues in format conversion. The symposium agenda, a list of participants, and a list of participating vendors are provided. Many papers contain author abstracts and references. (BEW) *******************************************************.* ) **** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * * from the original document. * *******************.' '*****)% '*************************************** rit EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) O This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it D Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Veraffentlichungen der Points of view or opinions stated in this Universitätsbibliothek Essen 20 document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy Publications of Essen University Library 20 migrf vt:t Electronic Documents and Information : From Preservation to Access LT-.1 "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY A.H. Helal Edited by TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)." Ahmed H. Helal Joachim W. Weiss Universitätsbibliothek Essen 0 :JEST COPY /OWL Veroffentlichungen der Universitätsbibliothek Essen ISSN 0931-7503 Publications of Essen University Library ISSN 0931-7503 Edited by Ahmed H. Helal Joachim W. Weiss Vol. 1 Current Trends in Serials Automation Essen Symposium 6 Oct.8 Oct. 1980 3-922602-01-0 Vol. 2 Hierarchical Relationships in Bibliographic Descriptions Library Systems Seminar Essen 25 March - 27 March 1981 3-922602-05-3 (out of print) Vol. 3 Workshop zur Benutzerschulung 1 April - 3 April 1981 3-922602-03-7 (out of print) Vol. 4 Future of Library Networks Essen Symposium 16 Sept. - 18 Sept. 1981 3-922602-04-5 (out of print) Vol. 5 Increasing Productivity through Library Automation Essen Symposium 11 Oct. - 14 Oct. 1982 3-922602-06-1 (out of print) continued on last pages 3 Universitatsbibliothek Essen Essen University Library Electronic Documents and Information : From Preservation to Access 18th International Essen Symposium 23 October - 26 October 1995 Festschrift in honor of Patricia Battin Edited by Ahrned H. He lal Joachim W. Weiss Universitatshibliothek Essen Essen 1996 Electronic documents and information : from preservation to access ; Festschrift in honor of Patricia Battin / 18th International Essen Symposium 23 October - 26 October 1995. Ed. by Ahmed H. Helal Essen, 1996. - XLV, 217 S. (Publications of Essen University Library ; 20) ISBN3-922602-21-5 NE: International Essen Symposium <18, 1995> ; Helal, Ahmed H. [Hrsgl; GT: Battin, Patricia: Festschrift CI 1996 byUniversitatsbibliothek Essen Essen University Library Editorial coordination and realization: Doris Pohl Layout. Jeanette Sellinat Printed: Postberg Druck GmbH, Bottrop (1)This publication is printed on permanent paper conforming to ISO (DIN-ISO) 9706. Authors are responsible for the presentation of their articles and for the opinion expressed therein. Any part of thi', publication may be photocopied for the non-commercial purpose of scholarship or research provided the source is acknowledged, except where other copyright is indicated ISSN 0931-7503 ISBN 3-922602-21-5 Table of Contents Preface IX Agenda of the Seminar XIX List of Participants XXIII Participating Vendors XLII The Commission on Preservation and Access 1 Hans Riitimann Comments on behalf of the Commission on Preservation and Access 3 Frank B. Oliver Great Expectations : The Impact ot New Technology on Information Access and Delivery 5 Anthony M. Angiletta On the Relationship of Academic Program and Research Libraries at the Electronic Frontier : Something Old. Something New. Something Borrowed, and Someone's Probably Blue 21 Frederick J. Friend Economic Models for Electronic Libraries 30 Shmuel Sever / Eli Simon The Economics of the Virtual Library in Israel 39 Mel W. Collier A Model Licence for Acquisition of Electronic Materials 51 Kathryn Arnold Acquisitions Policy in an Electronic World 68 Charles R. Hildreth Preserving What We Really Want to Access, the Message. Not the Medium : Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age 78 Sue Orchard Document Delivery in the 1990s : Current Aspects and Future Trends 96 Irene Sever Educating Librarians for the 21st Century 107 Kerstin Dahl / Sten Hedberg Electronic Publishing : Availability and Legal Deposits 119 Werner Stephan Die Deutsche Bibliothek : The National Archive for Electronic Media? 132 Hermann Leskien The Impact of Electronic Publishing on Library Services 141 Jenny Walker / Martin Fisk New Horizons : Redefining the Equator 149 Tony O'Rourke Chadwyck-HealeyElectronic Resources for the Virtual Library : A Publisher's Perspective of Preservation and Access 160 MauriceB.Line National Self-Sufficiency in an Electronic Age 170 Christiaan C. P. Kluiters Emerging Electronic Libraries in Europe : An Introduction into Some of the Cooperative Projects between Elsevier Science and Libraries 194 Morten Hein Aesthetics and Quality in Format Conversion 198 Graham Waters Cntik,roice Summary ....208 Index . 214 IX 18th International Essen Symposium 1995 Essen University Library Electi t)nic Documents and Information : From Preservation to Access 23 October - 26 October 1995 Preface The annual International Essen Symposium which was the 18th in its series was held, as traditionally. in Essen University Library duringthe period from 23rd to 26th October, 1995 with full registration of about 100 invited participants. 22 speakers, and 18 vendors. The international aspect of the Essen Symposium was reflected by the representatives of 15 countries who are experts in modern advancements in librarydevelopments and interna- tional activities. The theme of the 18th International Essen Symposium was: "Electronic Documents and Intormation : From Preservation to Access- . As in the previous Symposia internationally distinguished colleagues expressed their ideas and thoughts about possible national and international ways to preserve, access. digitize, etc. human heritageand culture. The 18th International Essen Symposium was held in honor and devoted to an outstanding leader and worldwide known colleague - toMs. Patricia Battin. She has a major influence and impact in the fields of library automation, library administration, electronic libraries, librarianship in the information age. and preservation and access. Her contributions on preservation as well as on cooperative preservation and access are nation- ally and internationally appreciated and highly recognized. Since the foundation of the Commission on Ereservation and Access (CPA) in 1986. Ms. Battin was president of the CPA up to 1994. However, she is still very active in the field of preservation and her advise is welcomed and wanted. Patricia Battin received her B.A. (High Honors) in English Literature from Swarthmore College (1951) and her M.S. in Library Science (1967) from Syracuse University. She is now the Director of Planning, Emory University Virtual Library Project. During the previous 30 years Siwas: 1987-1994President, Commiss.on on Preservation and Access 1978-1987Vice President for Information Services:University Librarian. Columbia University 1982 Interim President, Research Libraries Group 1974-1978Director, Library Services Group, Columbia University 1964-1974State University of New York at Binghamton 1970-1974Assistant Director for Reader Services 1969-1970Assistant to the Director of Libraries 1968-1969Associate Librarian, Cataloging
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