Lecture Summary
- Online libraries are useful tools as they are convenient, have access to many resources, are current and up to date, can be accessed at anytime or place and everything is in electronic format.
- Types of online libraries include artworks, musical, electronic books, online journals and online text repositories.
- Most libraries are by subscription meaning you have to pay for access, music and artwork collections are only copies of the original works and in some cases only the catalogue is shown not the actual collection.
- There are many copyright issues for online libraries. Examples of these issues are correct referencing, permission to copy, statements of copyright, you are solely responsible to get permission to copy and many of the resources available have copyright restrictions.
- Online databases are similar to online libraries, have a search and browse function and are focused on data collection and distribution.
- Types of databases include people searches, e-mail directories, genealogy resources, maps and atlases, news and media, portals and government information and statistics.
- Advantages of online databases are electronic format, available 24/7, searchable, browsable, current and comprehensive.
- Disadvantages of online databases are that most are only available through subscription, lots of advertising, difficult to navigate and has an information overload.
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