Information Systems and Digital Libraries

In the course of the introduction of modern information and communication technologies a lasting change in the established forms of communication within the sciences can currently be observed. In the near future at least, this development of scientific communication will continue to proceed in a dynamic way. GESIS as a service institution for the social sciences has been a part of this development from the very beginning. GESIS-IZ is actively participating in the following projects:

• DAFFODIL: User-oriented access system for heterogeneous digital libraries
• DBClear: Development of a generic system for the creation of subject-specific clearinghouses
• ELVIRA: Electronic Retrieval and Analysis System for Industry Associations
• ETB: European Schools Treasury Browser
• GESINE: Integrated social science information system
• infoconnex: Information Network Education - Social Sciences - Psychology
• InhalteViBSoz: Content organization of the Social Science Virtual Library
• MORESS: Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities
• MURBANDY: Monitoring Urban Dynamics
• vascoda – Comprehensive Structures and Tasks of the Subject Portals
• ViBSoz: Social Science Virtual Library
• WWW for everyone: Internet portal www.sowinet.de with social science information for laymen