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JISC RESOURCE GUIDES UPDATED AND IMPROVED The new JISC Resource Guide For Arts and Humanities is published today, providing an overview of the quality-assured information about electronic resources and support services, selected by subject specialists. After extensive consultation with community representatives, including librarians, academics, researchers and students, as well as publishers and providers, the Resource Guides have been updated and improved. Improvements in the new edition include: * Attractive full-colour booklet format * New resource categories reflecting the needs of subject communities * New and simpler definitions for accessing electronic resources * Full information on search tips, training and support activities Resources and services highlighted in the Resource Guides are designed to support learning, teaching and research at all levels of higher education. Each Guide is compiled by a dedicated Resource Guide Adviser who selects the key resources for the subject area and presents them in both print and Web format. In consultation with subject communities, Advisers offer a programme of outreach activities in response to subject needs, including hands-on workshops and training events. They also play a crucial role in soliciting community feedback, helping to ensure that communication about the provision and use of resources and support and advisory services remains two-way. The seven subject areas are: Arts and Humanities Engineering, Mathematics and Computing Geography and the Environment Health and Life Sciences Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Physical Sciences Social Sciences Resource Guide Advisers compile each Guide in consultation with subject-based advisory groups comprising librarians, academics and other relevant parties. Resources considered for inclusion include those from partner organisations, such as the Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) and the Research Councils. Resource Guides are currently being sent to key staff within institutions. For further information, and to order further copies of the guides, please go to: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/resourceguides Emma Beer Resource Guide Adviser/Publicity Officer Arts and Humanities Data Service 75-79 York Road, London SE1 7AW Tel: 020 7928 7411 Fax: 020 7928 6825 www.jisc.ac.uk/resourceguides/artshum JOIN [log in to unmask] for regular updates http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/rg-artshum-announce.html