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Huwe, Terence K. – Computers in Libraries, 2009
"Embracing the chaos" is an ongoing challenge for librarians. Embracing the chaos means librarians must have a plan for responding to the flood of new products, widgets, web tools, and gizmos that students use daily. In this article, the author argues that library instruction and access services have been grappling with that chaos with…
Descriptors: Reference Services, Library Services, Librarians, Library Instruction
Bullen, Andrew – Computers in Libraries, 2008
The wonderful Web 2.0 is a famously slippery concept to define. The very ambiguity of the term is Escheresque, self-referential to its ever-changing meaning. As Tim O'Reilly, CEO of O'Reilly Media, described it, "Like many important concepts, Web 2.0 doesn't have a hard boundary, but rather, a gravitational core." As Illinois State Library's…
Descriptors: Participation, Government Libraries, Information Technology, Internet
Breeding, Marshall – Computers in Libraries, 2007
In this article, the author argues the need for transparency with regard to the automation systems used in libraries. As librarians make decisions regarding automation software and services, they should have convenient access to information about the organizations it will potentially acquire technology from and about the collective experiences of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Librarians, Library Automation, Computer Software
Pace, Andrew K. – Computers in Libraries, 2005
This article discusses six maxims by which to run library automation. The following maxims are discussed: (1) Solve only known problems; (2) Avoid changing data to fix display problems; (3) Aut viam inveniam aut faciam; (4) If you cannot make it yourself, buy something; (5) Kill the alligator closest to the boat; and (6) Just because yours is…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Automation, Computers, Computer Software
Bell, Lori; Peters, Tom – Computers in Libraries, 2006
According to the National Association of the Deaf, there are approximately 28 million deaf and hearing-impaired people in the U.S.--roughly 10 percent of the total population. This hearing-impaired population may be even more isolated than the visually impaired community. Although technology is making it easier for libraries to provide effective…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Deafness, Internet, Electronic Libraries
Pace, Andrew – Computers in Libraries, 2005
The debate on the efficacy of electronic books involves issues of fair use, digital rights management, preservation, and perpetual ownership. Nevertheless, our intense focus on these areas has distracted us from one of the most important aspects of content pluralism? namely, e-book relationships to book distributors. This article discusses E-books…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Electronic Publishing, Books, Computer Mediated Communication
Huwe, Terence K. – Computers in Libraries, 2005
Technostress--the challenge of keeping up with changing technology--has been one of the few constants in professional lives for the past 30 or more years. In this paper, the author addresses what constitutes "best practices" for keeping up with rapidly changing technology.
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Strategic Planning, Information Technology, Internet
Huwe, Terence K. – Computers in Libraries, 2006
Nowadays, it's possible to look to the open Web for subscription-based services that allow one to sidestep slow-moving institutions in order to serve one's users. More often than not, systems offices will not interfere, as they're heavily involved in triaging their workload. Happily, taking an active stance in learning a new technology before it…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Academic Libraries, Technological Advancement, Information Technology
LaRue, James – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Discusses "technolust" (i.e., obsession with computer technology) in librarians. Topics addressed include library automation, the concept of the virtual library, and recruitment of readers as the primary role of the public library. It is predicted that books and libraries will continue to be a vital part of the community. (EA)
Descriptors: Databases, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Shuler, John A. – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Discusses the National Information Infrastructure and outlines proposed legislation and administrative initiatives that suggest a radical restructuring of existing support mechanisms for libraries. The need for an information and telecommunications policy is addressed; the telecommunications industry is described; and access to federal government…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Government, Federal Legislation, Government Role
Lomarcan, Diana L. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Introduces the information superhighway (the Internet), and presents a guide to navigating it. Offers basic instruction on obtaining and learning to use network accounts; locating addresses using Archie and Wide Area Information Server; retrieving information using file transfer protocol; utilizing Gopher to find and retrieve; browsing the World…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Levy, Sue – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Presents a library automation vendor's perspective on networking based on activities at Ameritech Information Systems. Topics discussed include the information explosion; information technology; user expectations and needs; remote access; the library of the future; systems integration; ownership versus access; copyright laws; and the role of the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Futures (of Society)
Harris, Roma – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Discussion of the profession of librarianship focuses on changes in the profession and the role of women. The deprofessionalization, or de-skilling, of cataloging through the use of automated systems is described; new labels for library and information work are examined; and the future of librarianship is considered. (28 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Change, Females, Futures (of Society)
Davis, Philip – Computers in Libraries, 1995
World Wide Web (WWW) is a multimedia, globally distributed, client/server information system based on hypertext. WWW browser software (Mosaic, Cello, and Samba) allows users to navigate hypertext documents via the Internet. Libraries are taking advantage of the fact that hypertext linked documents can be easily and inexpensively shared. (JMV)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Resources, Hypermedia, Information Technology
Epler, Doris M. – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Provides guidelines for school librarians and educators seeking funds for information technology from service groups, corporations, and foundations. Step-by-step advice is given for researching sources, building a team, clarifying objectives and procedures to enhance proposal writing, and keeping the funding source informed and involved. (EA)
Descriptors: Business, Community Organizations, Directories, Elementary Secondary Education
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