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Direct linkSchlumpf, Kay; Zschernitz, Rob – Computers in Libraries, 2007
Since its humble beginning, Digital Past, a centralized local history digitization initiative at the North Suburban Library System (NSLS), a multitype consortium in Wheeling, Illinois, has now grown into a large centralized collaboration that consists of 32 libraries and a museum as its primary contributors. With Digital Past, there are various…
Descriptors: Local History, Pilot Projects, Library Networks, Libraries
Fox, Carol – Illinois Libraries, 1990
Description of library services in Illinois focuses on school libraries and youth services. Topics discussed include multitype library systems; automation; youth services consultants; data collection for youth services; resource sharing for schools; promotion of reading and library programs; communications networks; and standards and certification…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Certification, Computer Networks, Consultants
Download full textWilford, Valerie J.; Logan, Lee; Bell, Lori; Cloyes, Kay – 1998
The Alliance Library System (ALS) is one of 12 regional library systems in Illinois, providing a full spectrum of support services for 300 member libraries of all types (public, school, academic, and special) located in west central Illinois. This paper describes the process by which ALS implemented a voice/video/data network connecting their four…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Library Automation
Peer reviewedGeffert, Bryn – Public Libraries, 1993
Description of community online systems focuses on a Freenet in Illinois called P.A.T.H. (Public Access to Heartland). Highlights include patron use; discussion groups and bulletin boards; electronic mail; reference questions; Freenet's place in public libraries; and sample reference questions answered by Freenet information providers. (five…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Programs, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
Martin, Elaine Russo; Lanier, Don – Illinois Libraries, 1996
Describes a statewide demonstration project at the University of Illinois at Chicago to provide consumer health information to public libraries and clinics using InfoTrac's Health Reference Center CD-ROM database. Highlights include system specifications for the client-server network, planned enhancements, and preliminary evaluation results. (LRW)
Descriptors: Clinics, Computer Networks, Evaluation Methods, Futures (of Society)
Mundt, John P. – 1993
This paper describes the installation of a data network in the community of Glenview, Illinois, which uses broadband cable equipment to connect schools, libraries, and governmental agencies to each other and to the Internet via a high speed Ethernet network. The history of the project is outlined followed by a discussion of the implementation of…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Community Cooperation, Community Information Services, Computer Networks
