[mbelcher@inasp.info] STIMULATE/INASP Workshop: Accessing Information in Developing Countries - Introduction Accessing Information in Developing Countries Electronic Resources and the University Library Facilitator: Martin Belcher [mbelcher@inasp.info] Welcome to the workshop. Outline sent in advance. Covers the range of electronic resources available to the academic and the role of the university library in their access. Focus on developing countries. Third time this workshop has been offered. We have revised the content to take into account the comments of participants from the previous years. This year presentations have been shortened, because we realize that familiarity with e-resources is becoming more common. Instead we have introduced an online exercise, as that you have actual practice in accessing e-resources in your own subject specialization. Group discussions remain a key feature of the day, at the request of both the previous workshops. We cannot change time. Only one day allowed. Not everything can therefore be covered and in depth. But we hope that you will find the content relevant both to your current work and future career. Copyright INASP – see: http://inasp.info/training/training-materials-copyright.html for more details.

STIMULATE/INASP Workshop: Accessing Information in Developing Countries - Introduction Aims and Objectives To introduce participants to the range of electronic information resources and access programmes available to university staff and students in developing countries To allow participants explore for themselves the features of e-resources and e-resource packages in their areas of specialization Four objectives. These cover: - the different types of electronic resources that are available to the academic and an examination of the available access methods. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the possibilities for themselves. Copyright INASP – see: http://inasp.info/training/training-materials-copyright.html for more details.

STIMULATE/INASP Workshop: Accessing Information in Developing Countries - Introduction Objectives continued To consider the role of university library services in supporting access to information To consider what steps are needed on the ground to maximize information access and delivery in universities in developing countries - managing institutional access. - issues to be faced in sustaining and ensuring effective use of e- resources. Copyright INASP – see: http://inasp.info/training/training-materials-copyright.html for more details.

Outcomes A knowledge of the electronic information resources available STIMULATE/INASP Workshop: Accessing Information in Developing Countries - Introduction Outcomes A knowledge of the electronic information resources available A knowledge of electronic information resource providers and packages A better understanding of the part played by the university library in providing access to information An idea of what needs to be done to ensure that e-resources are accessible in your home universities Four main outcomes. The main difficulty faced by a user of electronic resources is ‘how to find what you are looking for’. Today we hope that you will go away with not only a knowledge of available electronic resources and their means of delivery But also some knowledge of what must be done behind the scenes to ensure that these resources are accessible and the part played by the university library in this process. Copyright INASP – see: http://inasp.info/training/training-materials-copyright.html for more details.

Workshop Partners STIMULATE STIMULATE/INASP Workshop: Accessing Information in Developing Countries - Introduction Workshop Partners STIMULATE INASP: International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications Funded by: STIMULATE and INASP Two partners have joined forces to mount this workshop. INASP: management and facilitation More details about INASP in your pack Copyright INASP – see: http://inasp.info/training/training-materials-copyright.html for more details.

Workshop Format Informal - questions please! Presentations STIMULATE/INASP Workshop: Accessing Information in Developing Countries - Introduction Workshop Format Informal - questions please! Presentations Online exercise Case Studies Group discussion Handouts containing additional information The format that the training sessions will take Informal (stress this point, two way communication is important to the success of the workshop) Your participation is essential - online exercise and group discussions Ask questions at any stage: can’t hear, jargon, language problems, too fast. Finally introduce the course materials, which have been duplicated and distributed to each participant: presentations in handbook, online exercise, two handouts, three case studies, INASP publications, timetable. Copyright INASP – see: http://inasp.info/training/training-materials-copyright.html for more details.

Welcome and Introductions STIMULATE/INASP Workshop: Accessing Information in Developing Countries - Introduction Welcome and Introductions Workshop facilitators Participants Housekeeping Each workshop facilitator to introduce himself/herself, followed by each of the participants. Housekeeping Mention directions to facilities, entrance, exits (if appropriate) and details for refreshments, lunch, etc. Copyright INASP – see: http://inasp.info/training/training-materials-copyright.html for more details.

Thank you Any questions? STIMULATE/INASP Workshop: Accessing Information in Developing Countries - Introduction Thank you Any questions? Move onto: Module 2 – Electronic information resources: range and access An overview of electronic library information resources and the various packages, which are available to universities in developing countries Copyright INASP – see: http://inasp.info/training/training-materials-copyright.html for more details.