SHEDL - the Scottish Higher Education Digital Library: an update

Kidd, T. and Stevenson, L. (2010) SHEDL - the Scottish Higher Education Digital Library: an update. Serials: The Journal for the Serials Community, 23(3), pp. 196-200. (doi: 10.1629/23196)

Abstract

The Scottish Higher Education Digital Library, SHEDL, has developed in recent years, arising within the context of higher education provision in Scotland. The compact size of Scotland, including a limited number of higher education institutions (HEIs), the existence of research pools, and a separate funding regime – plus the negotiating prowess of JISC Collections – has enabled successful negotiation with a number of publishers on the provision of all their journal content to all Scottish HEIs. The origins, development, operation and benefits of SHEDL are described. Some early evaluation, including evidence of increased usage, is outlined. Finally, future developments, including possible barriers to progress, are discussed.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Kidd, Mr Anthony
• Authors: Kidd, T., and Stevenson, L.
• Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources
• College/School: University Services > Library and Collection Services > Library
• Journal Name: Serials: The Journal for the Serials Community
• Publisher: UK Serials Group
• ISSN: 0953-0460
• Published Online: 01 November 2010