[WEB4LIB] digital library consortia

[Dan Lester]

Idaho has the LiLI-D project.  The legislature has funded a number of
databases for any citizens of the state to access.  Basic info at:

http://www.lili.org/lili-d.htm

Added info elsewhere on site.  I can provide added info off list if
needed.

dan


Saturday, March 24, 2001, 12:14:57 PM, you wrote:

TNL> Dear Colleagues, 
TNL> Please forgive A) my crossposting this question and B)if it is somewhat out
TNL> of the list's scope.

TNL> Connecticut (USA) has launched a service that allows residents holding a
TNL> valid library card in its state access to an attractive list of database
TNL> resources.  In essence, students and residents in the state can perform
TNL> bibliographic database searches and retrieve citations and full-text when
TNL> available from periodicals.  Authenication, of course, is required. I
TNL> believe it is a great asset to any end-user. 

TNL> My question is: what other states, cuntries, or geographic consortia, have
TNL> similar projects in place?  I am aware of a couple others, but if you have
TNL> any information concerning "digital libraries" of this sort, could you pass
TNL> your comments, and URLs if known, on to me? [I hope this doesn't fall into
TNL> the 'DUH' category.]

TNL> On a side note, I think developments of this sort really beg the question
TNL> "is there a need for end-user subscription databases" such as Questia.

TNL> Thank you very much, 
TNL> Nick Tomaiuolo 
TNL> Reference Librarian 
TNL> Central Connecticut State University 

  



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