FIRST COLUMN
What kind of library does the research university need? - Rein Vaikmäe
The procurement of information, its systematization and making available, no doubt, will remain one of the main functions of the library now and in the future, as well as teaching how to orientate in this rapidly growing flow of information. However, new developments in the research world impose completely new functions on libraries, the most important of which include teaching students how to orient themselves in the hierarchy of scholarly journals and introducing citation indexes, h-indexes and other specific indicators that define the level of scientists. Finally, giving advice to young scientists in what electronic scholar journal to get their articles published.
TUT – 90
Under the patronage of Hieronymus, a new treasure house of information was inaugurated at the Tallinn University of Technology - Taimi Nurmiste
The new building of the Tallinn University of Technology Library was festively opened on 11 November 2009. The importance of library in contemporary society was emphasized by President Toomas Hendrik Ilves in his welcome address. Rector Peep Sürje expressed his appreciation for the high-tech image and interior design of the new library. Instead of a ribbon the first pages of the guestbook were cut.
Library operations in the new building run smoothly - Tuuliki Tõiste
The new building of the Tallinn University Library has been opened to readers since September 2009. Head of the Service Centre gives an account of how much of the planned service arrangements has been accomplished by now. At the disposal of readers are four floors of the building, where it is possible to work with items from the open access collections and depositories, and to use e-resources. Special facilities offer visitors self-service opportunities. The information kiosks and visual display screens provide readers with necessary assistance on every floor.
Per libros ad scientiam - Jüri Järs
Last December, the University of Technology Library marked its 90th anniversary. In the last 15 years the library had to operate in the conditions of constant space shortage and endless moving. The construction of the new building started in February 2008. The building was completed in time and in June 2009 the library began to move in. By now the readers have been served for about five months already.
RESEARCH LIBRARIES
Electronic research information in university libraries: financing, usage, expenses - Kate-Riin Kont
The article analyses the financing, usage and expenses of (electronic) research information in the context of the three major Estonian university libraries – the Tartu University Library, Tallinn Technology University Library and Tallinn University Academic Library during the period from 2004 to 2008.
Study environment and the new role of librarians - Sille Plaksi
The implementation of information and communication technology facilities and new forms and methods of training have brought about the renewal of the learning environment of universities. In order to perform its duties in the role of the supporter of learning process, the library must have an overview of the changes carried out in the learning environment.
A QUESTION
Why was the compilation of the bibliography of county papers and their recording in the database of Estonian articles ISE discontinued? The answer is given by General Director of the National Library of Estonia, Janne Andresoo.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Access to information - Kaie Holm
The completion of one of the core goals of public libraries – to ensure free and unrestricted access to information – will be impossible if residents lack or have poor computer usage and Internet search skills. That is why among the duties of librarians the role of a teacher and instructor has become more important than ever before, and has reached a broader scale than just teaching how to use library databases and catalogues. The goal of the Tallinn Central Library is to develop its services according to the needs of users so that they could become active community members who are satisfied with their lives. Our librarians assume that the experience obtained by being training providers has enriched their skills for performing other day-to-day operations.
PERSONAGE
We need to be more initiative and collaborative. Interview with Marje Tamre - Ene Riet
Head of the Collection Development at the Tallinn University Academic Library, Marje Tamre, had a three-month internship at the Yale University Library in USA. In the interview, she tells how she came there, where she worked, what she saw and heard. Marje describes the structure and work organisation of the Yale University Library, its continuous professional training and career system, emphasizing the aspects which are worth following.
BOOK HISTORY
About bibliophilia in the context of book studies - Mait Talts
The main components of bibliophilia - book collecting and research – should after all mutually support one another, but sometimes the emphasis may be different, which occurs quite often; and this in its turn may create various misunderstandings. For a serious Estonian bibliophile, the most important thing is to take personal pleasure in searching and possessing a rare publication. At the same time, in the outer world, they have come to the conclusion that the bibliophile (also in the narrower meaning of the word) does not necessarily have to possess the books that he/she loves or makes research into. Likewise, the contribution of our bibliophiles into the study of Estonian book history should be more explicit.
THE YEAR OF READING 2010
A special website provides access to the Year of Reading events
A brief definition of the reading year and where to find information about it.
The Year of Reading 2010 started with a book donation - Elle Veermäe
At the beginning of January 2010, at the request of the author Fred Ise, the publisher SE&JS sent 300 copies of the book “Tuule tiivul” to the National Library of Estonia and 200 copies to school libraries.
ESTONIAN LIBRARIANS’ ASSOCIATION
Our caretakers of culture appreciate permanent values - Tiiu Kaare
An overview of the Rural Librarians Day held in Avinurme on 30 October 2009, where in addition to delivering lectures the best rural librarians were introduced and acknowledged.
It is better to do little but well and to the end, rather than much and have it half done - Jaanus Kõuts
An overview of the ELA school libraries section information day “The development of school libraries in complicated times” held on 16 November.
CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
New terminology topics would have deserved an entire day of debates - Siiri Lauk
For the fourth year the National Library hosted the terminology seminar organised (12.11.2009) by the Research and Development Centre of the NLE and the ELA terminology working group.
NEWS
Reader registration with ID cards at the TCL - Kaie Holm
On 16 December 2009, the Tallinn Central Library started reader registration on the basis of a personal ID card. Readers who prefer to use only ID cards may cancel the validity of their library cards and have themselves re-registered in the library using their personal identity document.
The list of diploma and graduation papers defended by the students of the Information Studies Department of the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy in 2009. Lembe Lahtmaa
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