Mahidol University Libraries Network and Involvement in the Collaboration on Electronic Resources Development of University Libraries in Thailand
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2015
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eng
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Mahidol University
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Purdue University
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Chaweewan Swasdee, Chaweewan Suwannarat (2015). Mahidol University Libraries Network and Involvement in the Collaboration on Electronic Resources Development of University Libraries in Thailand. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/3332
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Mahidol University Libraries Network and Involvement in the Collaboration on Electronic Resources Development of University Libraries in Thailand
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Abstract
The success of the University depends on information resources, services and technologies to
support the core functions of learning, teaching, research and innovation, engagement, and
internationalization strategies. Hence, the Library has an important role to play in supporting the
full range of these institutional strategies. One of Mahidol University’s main strength lies in its
research excellence with high performance ranking of scientific papers on microbiology and
immunology disciplines. As a resource of information and data for research, Mahidol University
Library and Knowledge Center system have to acquire scientific information resources
supporting the university research needs. For more than a decade, to prepare for the budget
risk, Mahidol University Library and knowledge system has set up a policy in line with the
University sharing resources policy. By developing effective partnerships with librarians across
the University and Colleges in order to provide seamless library and information services for the
research and education communities as well as hospital services. Seeking source of funds
through collaboration with faculties is one of strategies to continue to deliver high-quality core
services while exploring new ways of adding value to these services. A committee from various
faculties executive has been set up to consider the cost benefit factors as well as the
appropriate electronic databases to share for research needs. To promote accessibility and
diversity in all our services, efforts to work with external partners as consortium at national and
international level to reduce costs and share resources are additional methods.
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Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences 2015