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Peer reviewedCisler, Steve – Library Trends, 1995
Discusses the future of libraries in rural areas, the role of the community, and possible effects of changing technology in telecommunications. Topics include a historical background, including the Rural Electrification Administration; networking technology; an example of a Rural Area Network in Colorado; and new roles for libraries and…
Descriptors: Community Relations, Community Role, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society)
Hamilton-Pennell, Christine; Lance, Keith Curry; Rodney, Marcia J.; Hainer, Eugene – School Library Journal, 2000
Reports the results of three statewide studies in Alaska, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, which show that a school library media program with a full-time library media specialist, support staff, and a strong computer network leads to higher student achievement as evidenced on standardized achievement tests. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Boulder, CO. – 1991
This collection of reports highlights the status of educational telecommunications in 13 western states during 1991. Topics addressed include distance education initiatives in Alaska; activities by members of the Arizona Education Telecommunications Cooperative, including colleges, public schools, and government agencies; groups active in the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
