1. Accessing Information in Developing Countries Electronic Resources and the University Library Facilitators: Diana Rosenberg & Sara Gwynn &

2. Aims and Objectives To introduce participants to the range of electronic information resources and access programmes available to university staff and students in developing countries To allow participants explore for themselves the features of e-resources and e-resource packages in their areas of specialization

3. Objectives continued To consider the role of university library services in supporting access to information To consider what steps are needed on the ground to maximize information access and delivery in universities in developing countries

4. Outcomes A knowledge of the electronic information resources available A knowledge of electronic information resource providers and packages A better understanding of the part played by the university library in providing access to information An idea of what needs to be done to ensure that e-resources are accessible in your home universities

5. Workshop Partners Commonwealth Scholarship Commission INASP: International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications Funded by: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

6. Workshop Format Informalquestions please! Presentations Online exercise Case Studies Group discussion Handouts containing additional information

7. Welcome and Introductions Workshop facilitators Participants Housekeeping

8. Thank you Any questions?