Developing nations, the digital divide and research databases

被引：36

作者：

Brooks, S ^{[1
]}

Donovan, P ^{[1
]}

Rumble, C ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] EBSCO Informat Serv, Ipswich, MA 01938 USA

来源：

SERIALS REVIEW | 2005年 / 31卷 / 04期

关键词：

Database vendors; Developing nations; Digital divide; EBSCO; eIFL; Full-text databases; INASP; Information dissemination; Open Society Institute;

D O I：

10.1016/j.serrev.2005.09.002

中图分类号：

G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];

学科分类号：

1205 ; 120501 ;

摘要：

The digital divide affects many nations of the developing world. The term encompasses inadequate funding, a lack of necessary computer and Internet skills, and a lack of English-language proficiency that hinder expansion and use of digital information resources. Visionary individuals and organizations can assist these countries with their information needs. Aggregated full-text databases serve as a prominent tool in closing the digital divide because they provide important research resources. Participating organizations must demonstrate the value of these resources to users and supply essential training to ensure success with electronic resource initiatives. Serials Review 2005; 31:270-278. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：270 / 278

页数：9

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