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Impact of External Technology Funding Programs for Public Libraries: A Study of LSTA, E-Rate, Gates, and Others.

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Bertot, John Carlo; McClure, Charles R.; Ryan, Joe – Public Libraries, 2002

Describes external sources of funding for public libraries to establish and maintain their technology infrastructure, telecommunications services, and network-based resources and services. Highlights include LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act); the E-rate program; and the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation U.S. Library Program. (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Networks, Library Automation, Library Funding, Library Networks

Free-Nets: Delivering Information to the Community.

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Toms, Elaine G. – Public Libraries, 1994

Examines Free-Net, and discusses its development and usefulness in delivering the information and services typically provided by community information centers. Discussion includes 10 characteristics of Free-Nets; and sidebars include selected examples of Free-Nets, how to try out a Free-Net, and a sample of Cleveland Free-Net=FEs main menu. (24…

Descriptors: Access to Information, Accountability, Community Information Services, Computer Mediated Communication