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Cibbarelli, Pamela R., Comp.; Nixon, Carol, Comp. – 1998
Integrated Online Library Systems (IOLS) focuses exclusively on the issues of planning and managing automated systems in libraries and information centers. The theme of the IOLS '98 annual meeting is "Embrace and Extend," and 18 papers were selected for presentation that provide insight into the current technologies being "embraced" in libraries.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Information Networks, Library Automation
Download full textInstitute for Information Studies, Queenstown, MD. – 1999
This collection of commissioned papers provides a variety of perspectives on the impact of global information networks. The following articles are included: "The Promise of Global Networks: An Introduction" (Jorge Reina Schement); "Architecture and Expectations: Networks of the World--Unite!" (Marjory S. Blumenthal); "The…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Security
Kahin, Brian, Ed. – 1993
This volume is designed to provide planners and policymakers with a single volume reference book on efforts to define and develop policy for the National Information Infrastructure. The sourcebook is divided into five sections: (1) official documents; (2) vision statements and position papers; (3) program and project descriptions (all sectors);…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Federal Government
Denning, Dorothy E., Ed.; Lin, Herbert S., Ed. – 1994
This report is based on a November 1992 workshop and a February 1993 public forum which discussed some of the social issues raised by the emergence of electronic communities. The workshop examined user, provider, and other perspectives on different types of networked communities, including those on the Internet, commercial information services,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Computer Networks, Confidentiality
Special Libraries Association, New York, NY. – 1994
These conference proceedings address the key issues relating to the National Information Infrastructure, including social policy, cultural issues, government policy, and technological applications. The goal is to provide the knowledge and resources needed to conceptualize and think clearly about this topic. Proceedings include: "Opening…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Federal Legislation, Government Role
Hernon, Peter, Ed.; And Others – 1996
This book uses a cross-disciplinary approach to profile developments through November 1995 concerning important U.S. government information policy issues. Information policy analyses benefit from a historical perspective while seeking to identify current areas of agreement and disagreement, especially at a time when the United States is moving…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Depository Libraries, Electronic Text
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DOC), Washington, DC. – 1994
After the publication of the Clinton Administration's "The National Information Infrastructure: Agenda for Action," a group of telecommunication specialists were asked to evaluate the proposals in order to broaden the policy discussion concerning the National Information Infrastructure (NII). This collection contains their visions of the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Federal Programs, Information Literacy
Bajjaly, Stephen T. – 1999
This publication outlines the complete community networking process: planning, developing partnerships, funding, marketing, content, public access, and evaluation, and discusses the variety of roles that the local public library can play in this process. Chapter One, "The Importance of Community Networking," describes the importance of community…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agency Cooperation, Community Needs, Community Programs
Aversa, Elizabeth, Ed.; Manley, Cynthia, Ed. – 2001
The theme of the 2001 "ASIST" (American Society for Information Science and Technology) annual conference is "Information in a Networked World," which covers a broad range of theory and practice in information science. The program includes 52 refereed papers, 46 SIG and panel sessions, and 33 poster presentations. Topics include: digital…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Libraries
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Computer Science and Telecommunications Board. – 1994
This report examines the issues related to the formation of an integrated National Information Infrastructure (NII) from the perspectives of the education and research communities. The report presents a vision of the future for the NII based on an Open Data Network (ODN). The report begins by examining the background and the visions for the future…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Federal Programs, Futures (of Society)
Helal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W. – 1994
This proceedings includes the following papers presented at the 16th International Essen Symposium: "Electronic Resource Sharing: It May Seem Obvious, But It's Not as Simple as it Looks" (Herbert S. White); "Resource Sharing through OCLC: A Comprehensive Approach" (Janet Mitchell); "The Business Information Network:…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
Rickman, Jon T.; Hubbard, Dean L. – 1992
The Electronic Campus system of Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville) links every office and residence hall room on campus. It also networks these offices and rooms with databases and software applications. The system was developed to provide a low-cost alternative for a public institution where most students could not afford to purchase…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Case Studies, College Students
Cochrane, Pauline Atherton, Ed.; Johnson, Eric H., Ed. – 1998
This proceedings represents and documents in part the 16 presentations made at the 34th Annual Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing. World Wide Web URLs that provide insight into each presentation are included. Presentations include: (1) "Hypostatizing Data Collections, Especially Bibliographic: Abstractions, Representations,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Classification, Data Processing
Fidelman, Miles R. – 1997
This report provides a step-by-step look at defining, planning, implementing, operating, and supporting Internet services for library patrons. Experts from the Cambridge (Massachusetts) Public Library share their experiences pioneering a high-speed, graphical Internet service that supports the full range of multimedia materials available across…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Libraries, Hypermedia
Pappas, Marjorie L.; And Others – 1996
The ever-increasing availability of electronic information resources online and on CD-ROM presents library media specialists, teachers, and students with a new set of challenges for accessing information. Electronic information resources enable access to nonlinear information, which allows searchers to explore relationships and make connections…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
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