Defrosting the Digital Library: Bibliographic Tools for the Next Generation Web
2008
Improving Digital Libraries for Scientists
publication
10 minutes
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Duncan Hull, Steve R. Pettifer, Douglas B. Kell
Primary Institution: The University of Manchester
Hypothesis
How can digital libraries be made more accessible and useful for computational biologists?
Conclusion
New applications and tools can help make digital libraries more personal, sociable, and integrated for users.
Supporting Evidence
- Many scientists manage their bibliographic information electronically.
- Digital libraries can be cold and impersonal, making access difficult.
- New applications like Zotero and Mendeley aim to improve the usability of digital libraries.
Takeaway
Digital libraries are like big online libraries where scientists can find research papers, but they can be hard to use. New tools are being created to make them easier and friendlier.
Methodology
The review discusses various digital libraries and tools, highlighting their features and limitations.
Limitations
The review does not cover all digital libraries or the complexities of Open Access.
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