<<Biblioteca Digital del Portal<<INTERAMER<<Serie Educativa<<Digital Libraries and Virtual Workplaces Important Initiatives for Latin America in the Information Age
Colección: INTERAMER
Número: 71
Año: 2002
Autor: Johann Van Reenen, Editor
Título: Digital Libraries and Virtual Workplaces. Important Initiatives for Latin America in the Information Age
CHAPTER 5
OVERVIEW OF A GUIDE FOR ELECTRONIC THESES AND DISSERTATIONS
Edward A. Fox
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
ABSTRACT
This chapter provides
an overview of a guide for electronic theses and dissertations that is being
prepared as requested by UNESCO to help with the expansion of ETD activities
around the world. It roughly follows the outline developed through discussions
involving the many partners working on that guide and coordinated by Shalini
Urs. It builds upon experiences related to the evolution of the Networked
Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, a federation of groups interested
in ETD programs. It introduces key concepts, explains matters according
to the interests of students and universities, highlights technical issues,
recommends a scheme for expanding training, and suggests likely future activities.