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Ackermann, Ernest; Hartman, Karen – 2000
This book presents information specialists--researchers, librarians, and students who work with information--with an accessible approach to finding information on the World Wide Web and the Internet. Each of the chapters contains one or more step-by-step activities to demonstrate fundamental skills and concepts. The book has an accompanying Web…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Sources
Norton, Melanie J. – 2000
This book is an introduction to the practical and theoretical concepts of information science. The author draws on recent research into the field of information science, as well as from scholarly and trade publications, and includes articles by Harold Borko, Klause Otten, and Anthony DeBons to emphasize the long-standing dissension in the field.…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Computer Mediated Communication, Information Policy, Information Retrieval
Ackerman, Ernest – 1997
This book emphasizes how to use Netscape Navigator to access the World Wide Web and associated resources and services in a step-by-step, organized manner. Chapters include -- Chapter 1: Introduction to the World Wide Web and the Internet; Chapter 2: Using a Web Browser; Chapter 3: The Basics of Electronic Mail and Using Netscape Email; Chapter 4:…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Mail, Information Retrieval
Iyer, Hemalata, Ed. – 2002
This volume centers broadly on information support services for distance education. The articles in this book can be categorized into two areas: access to information resources for distance learners, and studies of distance learning programs. Contents include: "The Challenges and Benefits of Asynchronous Learning Networks" (Daphne…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Educational Resources
Smith, Helen – 1999
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is now part of almost every aspect of the primary school curriculum. This book, designed for primary school teachers of all subjects, shows how teachers can enhance their instruction with ICT. Chapters are as follows: (1) Introduction; (2) Opportunities for ICT in Teaching Mathematics; (3) Roamers,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
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
Heidorn, P. Bryan, Ed.; Sandore, Beth, Ed. – 1997
Recent technological advances in computing and digital imaging technology have had immediate and permanent consequences for visual resource collections. Libraries are involved in organizing and managing large visual resource collections. The central challenges in working with digital image collections mirror those that libraries have sought to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Graphics, Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Libraries
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
