"EResearch presents new challenges in managing data. This book explains to librarians and other information specialists what eResearch is, how it impacts library services and collections, and how to contribute to eResearch activities at their parent institutions"-- Provided by publisher.

What is eResearch? -- Understanding research data -- eResearch enabling technologies -- Strength through collaboration : scholarly communication in the context of eResearch -- eResearch across disciplines -- The impact of eResearch on libraries -- Expanding traditional library services into the eResearch environment : classic roles in a new context -- In an uncharted territory : libraries -- new and emerging services for eResearch -- Skilling up for eResearch : core competencies and training opportunities for librarians -- In search of unity : toward new modes of knowledge production.