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Cunningham Library introduces new services ACER has one of the most comprehensive educational research libraries in Australia and this is becoming more accessible to the public, here and around the world. Cunningham Library has introduced a number of new membership services that allow researchers to access its extensive databases from their desktop. The new services include: Members' portal with self serve information access for members Members' remote database with the latest 2 years of the Australian Education Index Access to 80 full text scholarly journals Education Research Theses database with free access for members to information on education theses items published in Australia since early 1900s The Cunningham Library introduced remote access services during July 2003 in response to consumer demand. According to Cunningham Library Manager, Ms Margaret Findlay the way researchers have accessed library collections has undergone major changes. "The web and electronic database facilitate access to recent research documents- access is now quick and can be delivered directly to the computer of the researcher," she said. ACER has an objective of making research findings more accessible to the education community. In keeping with this objective, the Cunningham Library has embraced the use of new technology in developing a full virtual library online. Many of the library's extensive range of resources can now be accessed via the internet extending access to those unable to visit the library in person. Online visitors can conduct their own searches for books, reports and journals held in the library. Other online services offered by the Cunningham Library include EdResearch Online - an easily searchable database containing more than 16 000 research articles and documents - a complete article service and a personalised one-on-one library service designed to assist those who have limited time to conduct research. "Through the new services that have been introduced, we are now able to offer a virtual library online. The library catalogue and a database of higher research theses are all there along with the ability to download journal articles on demand," says Ms Findlay. "This new service will provide essential information for researchers of all kinds. Schools and corporate organisations could use the service to support their staff in professional development, or in completing higher degrees," Ms Findlay said. For further information about the Cunningham Library and its range of services, including details of the Library Membership Services or EdResearch Online. « Back to eNews
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ACER has one of the most comprehensive educational research libraries in Australia and this is becoming more accessible to the public, here and around the world. Cunningham Library has introduced a number of new membership services that allow researchers to access its extensive databases from their desktop.

The new services include:

Members' portal with self serve information access for members
Members' remote database with the latest 2 years of the Australian Education Index
Access to 80 full text scholarly journals
Education Research Theses database with free access for members to information on education theses items published in Australia since early 1900s

The Cunningham Library introduced remote access services during July 2003 in response to consumer demand.

According to Cunningham Library Manager, Ms Margaret Findlay the way researchers have accessed library collections has undergone major changes. "The web and electronic database facilitate access to recent research documents- access is now quick and can be delivered directly to the computer of the researcher," she said.

ACER has an objective of making research findings more accessible to the education community. In keeping with this objective, the Cunningham Library has embraced the use of new technology in developing a full virtual library online. Many of the library's extensive range of resources can now be accessed via the internet extending access to those unable to visit the library in person. Online visitors can conduct their own searches for books, reports and journals held in the library.

Other online services offered by the Cunningham Library include EdResearch Online - an easily searchable database containing more than 16 000 research articles and documents - a complete article service and a personalised one-on-one library service designed to assist those who have limited time to conduct research.

"Through the new services that have been introduced, we are now able to offer a virtual library online. The library catalogue and a database of higher research theses are all there along with the ability to download journal articles on demand," says Ms Findlay.

"This new service will provide essential information for researchers of all kinds. Schools and corporate organisations could use the service to support their staff in professional development, or in completing higher degrees," Ms Findlay said.

For further information about the Cunningham Library and its range of services, including details of the Library Membership Services or EdResearch Online.

Cunningham Library introduces new services