Some of the online libraries I know are:
- Philippine eLib - Note that the government spent like 167 million for this project. The materials in the website, mostly are not for free if I'm not mistaken.
- Science.ph - The portal currently links to some 65 databases of various DoST sub-agencies.
I think the private sector should seriously consider in partnering with the DOST in coming up with a profitable win-win solution to make these highly-valuable information assets useful and sustainable.
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I remember you said that the Phil elib was created for filipinos 'who doesnt have access to libraries and/or for those who cannot buy books'. so how come they are charging Php 1,200 for a month's worth of access?
Hi Wilfredo. What I said then is that an ideal e-library should be for people who don't have access to public libraries/books. I guess that is the irony of this project. In the end, they need to sustain themselves at the same time.
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