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Baughman, M. Sue, Ed. – Association of Research Libraries, 2013
"Research Library Issues" ("RLI") focuses on current and emerging topics that are strategically important to research libraries. The articles explore issues, share information, pose critical questions, and provide examples. This issue includes the following articles: (1) Special at the Core: Aligning, Integrating, and…
Descriptors: Research Libraries, Library Materials, Library Development, History
Hassler, Carol – Computers in Libraries, 2012
When staff at the Wisconsin State Law Library began compiling a wish list for a new website, the topic of a new domain name came up almost immediately. Their old website was located at http://wsll.state.wi.us. Spelling that relatively complex domain over the phone day after day provided the impetus to explore other options. Whatever domain name…
Descriptors: Search Engines, Computer System Design, Design Preferences, Guidelines
Gharst, Loretta – Computers in Libraries, 2010
The rumored death of librarianship caused by the advent of technology has not, and will not, come to pass. In this article, the author describes how technology has exponentially increased the librarian's ability to provide library service at the Calcasieu Parish Public Library, where she serves as head of Collection & Computing Services. The…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Librarians, Library Administration
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Buczynski, James A. – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2008
Libraries are integrating Web 2.0 services into work practices, positioning themselves in online social environments, and deploying enhanced search and discovery tools. Collections conversely are not progressing to the same degree. Like many public services today, library budgets are stained. User-pay options are appearing in library systems,…
Descriptors: Library Services, Internet, Social Networks, Information Technology
Guenther, Kim – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Discusses digital libraries and Web site design issues. Highlights include accessibility issues, including standards, markup languages like HTML and XML, and metadata; building virtual communities; the use of Web portals for customized delivery of information; quality assurance tools, including data mining; and determining user needs, including…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Electronic Libraries, Library Administration, Library Services
Council on Library and Information Resources, Washington, DC. Digital Library Federation. – 1999
This annual report of the Digital Library Federation describes projects initiated in response to the following program priorities: (1) focus attention on libraries of materials that are born digital, including a social science data workshop and guides to quality in visual resource imaging; (2) integrate digital materials into the fabric of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annual Reports, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education
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Preston, Carole; Lin, Binshan – Information Services & Use, 2002
Reviews issues relating to database technology and digital libraries. Highlights include resource sharing; ongoing digital library projects; metadata; user interfaces; query processing; interoperability; data quality; copyright infringement; and managerial implications, including electronic versus printed materials, accessibility,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Interfaces, Copyrights, Databases