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Cohen, Robert B.; Donow, Kenneth – 1989
New policies are needed for the U.S. telecommunications industry. The continuation of current policies--which emphasize customer and convenience services to the near exclusion of developing domestically produced equipment and improving infrastructure--will constrain the domestic growth of U.S. corporations and make it difficult for smaller…
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Competition, Computer Networks, Employment Opportunities

Corbin, Roberta A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Traces the development of national computer networks and discusses the need for the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Topics discussed include ARAPNET, Internet, BITNET, NSFNET, the role of the government, legislative status, the Coalition for Networked Information, policy issues, technological requirements, and libraries and NREN.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Financial Support
Alberico, Ralph – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Discusses computer networks and online searching in libraries and describes plans for the development of the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Cooperation of government, academia, and industry is highlighted, digital video interactive (DVI) is described, implementation phases are explained, and current legislative developments are…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Databases, Federal Legislation

Fielding, Elizabeth – Australian Library Journal, 2000
Examines the role that public libraries can play in the Australian government's objective of developing a network literate society. Highlights include an historical perspective; national infrastructures and government agendas; social equity; equitable access and user fees; Internet-related roles and service directions; and implications for further…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Government Role
Gordon, Mark L.; McKenzie, Diana J. P. – Illinois Libraries, 1994
Discusses the development of a national information superhighway. Highlights include the National Information Infrastructure; NREN (National Research and Education Network); private networks, including Prodigy; repositioning in the telecommunications industry, including telephone, cable, and entertainment companies; government regulations;…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Economic Factors

Doty, Philip; Bishop, Ann P. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1994
Examines the history and present state of federal initiatives in electronic networking, particularly the National Information Infrastructure and National Research and Education Network; discusses electronic publishing; and considers implications for national policy. Topics addressed include commercialization; community networking; end-user…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Involvement, Computer Networks, Electronic Publishing