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Open access ready reference suites

Open access ready reference suites Purpose – The aim of this paper is to examine open access ready reference suites. Design/methodology/approach – The paper discusses various reference sources represented in the open access domain of the web. Findings – The paper finds that, in spite of the variety of open access reference suites mentioned, it is still advisable to be on the lookout for new developments, as some highly relevant sources are not available in any of them, especially some of the best open access subject encyclopaedias in the sciences and social sciences. Originality/value – The paper provides useful reviews of various open access reference sources. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Online Information Review Emerald Publishing

Open access ready reference suites

Online Information Review , Volume 30 (6): 7 – Nov 1, 2006

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2006 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1468-4527
DOI
10.1108/14684520610716207
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Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to examine open access ready reference suites. Design/methodology/approach – The paper discusses various reference sources represented in the open access domain of the web. Findings – The paper finds that, in spite of the variety of open access reference suites mentioned, it is still advisable to be on the lookout for new developments, as some highly relevant sources are not available in any of them, especially some of the best open access subject encyclopaedias in the sciences and social sciences. Originality/value – The paper provides useful reviews of various open access reference sources.

Journal

Online Information ReviewEmerald Publishing

Published: Nov 1, 2006

Keywords: Worldwide web; Reference services; Information systems

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