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McDermott, Irene E.; Quint, Barbara, Ed. – 2002
This guide discusses the use of the World Wide Web for library reference service. Part 1, "Ready Reference on the Web: Resources for Patrons," contains chapters on searching and meta-searching the Internet, using the Web to find people, news on the Internet, quality reference resources on the Web, Internet sites for kids, free full-text…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Technology, Library Services, Reference Services
Download full textRathje, Bente Dahl; McGrory, Margaret; Pollitt, Carol; Voutilainen, Paivi – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2005
The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide libraries for the blind and those who work in them with a broad overview of matters to be considered in planning and implementing an integrated digital library system. The Guidelines are not intended to provide technical solutions. Given the pace of technological change, solutions can only be developed…
Descriptors: Government Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Guidelines, Public Libraries
Galey, Minaruth; Grady, William F. – 1977
This certification model, which is a refined version of the 1974 AECT Certification Model, is directed to the needs of educational media specialists, their employers and educators, and to certifying and accrediting agencies that approve programs preparing educational media specialists. Included in the document are reports on accreditation and…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Audiovisual Centers, Certification, Educational Certificates
Irvall, Birgitta; Nielsen, Gyda Skat – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2005
In many countries all over the world, access for patrons with disabilities to use libraries is not yet available or even expected. In order to provide equal opportunities for all library users, it is necessary to look with the eyes of these patron groups at the physical condition of library buildings, as well as library services and programs. This…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, Check Lists, Libraries, Disadvantaged
Gordon, Rachel Singer – 2003
This book offers advice and information to help librarians manage and interact with computer technology in their institutions. Chapters 1 and 2 provide a background in systems librarianship, outlining the skills that may be needed and defining the specialty. Chapters 3 and 4 show how traditional library skills such as the organization of knowledge…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Integrated Library Systems, Job Skills, Librarians
Hilton-Chalfen, Danny – EDUCOM Review, 1992
Discussion of the potential for academic libraries to provide improved opportunities for patrons with disabilities focuses on access to online information, including online catalogs, campuswide information systems, CD-ROM products, graphical user interfaces, and electronic documents. Other considerations include location of online resources,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accessibility (for Disabled), Disabilities, Higher Education
Kavanagh, Rosemary, Ed.; Skold, Beatrice Christensen, Ed. – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2005
Visually impaired people have the same information needs as sighted people. Just as sighted people might read a newspaper, listen to a CD or download electronic information from the Internet, visually impaired people also want access to relevant information in their chosen accessible format. Developing an efficient library service for…
Descriptors: Library Services, Library Development, Visual Impairments, Accessibility (for Disabled)
