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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
Huwe, Terence K. – Computers in Libraries, 2010
The rapidly evolving digital world inspires much use of nautical terminology: (1) navigation; (2) discovery; (3) the voyage; and (4) the new terrain at the end of the journey. Considering how quickly new technologies are arriving on smartphones, the nautical adventure is continuing at an increased pace. Innovations in basic library services follow…
Descriptors: Community Development, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Public Libraries
Breeding, Marshall – Computers in Libraries, 2010
It's an obvious observation that librarians today find themselves dealing with collections of ever larger proportions of electronic content. The degree to which that shift has already taken place varies from one type of library to another. Some organizations, especially those involved with specializations in biomedical, scientific, or business,…
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Printed Materials, Public Libraries, Academic Libraries
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
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
Doshi, Ameet – Computers in Libraries, 2006
This article outlines some of the innovative ideas expressed at the December 2005 Gaming, Learning and Libraries symposium attended by the author, as well as his own notions about the potential for integrating gaming with information literacy. The purpose of this article is to recognize the possibilities to engage students in an environment that…
Descriptors: Information Literacy, Library Skills, Teaching Methods, Change Strategies
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
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
Patrick, Doyle – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Discusses the possibilities of linking elementary and secondary schools to the INTERNET. The use of technology to improve education by gaining access to greater amounts of information is described; costs associated with joining INTERNET are considered; and possible sources of funding for joining are suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Costs, Educational Finance, Educational Technology
Flanders, Bruce – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Describes the use of microcomputer-based voice mail, or automated answering, in libraries. The technology utilized by the systems is described, costs are discussed, features for outgoing and incoming messages are explained, branching capabilities are described, and two vendors who can supply microcomputer-based voice mail units are listed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Branching, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation, Library Expenditures
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
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