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Direct linkPuacz, Jeanne Holba – Computers in Libraries, 2005
About 18 months ago, we at the reference desk of the Vigo County Public Library (VCPL) in Terre Haute, Ind., noticed a troubling fact. Many of our small, local, nonprofit agencies did not have Web sites, making it difficult to locate and share information about these groups with the community. We began to ponder that if we, as information…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Reference Services, Nonprofit Organizations, Library Services
Puacz, Jeanne Holba – Computers in Libraries, 2002
Based on experiences of the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute, Indiana, this article outlines ways libraries can attract patrons to their Web sites and features that can keep them returning. Discusses marketing and publicity; basic content and special sources and services; attractive and easy-to-use site design; good Web site maintenance;…
Descriptors: Advertising, Computer System Design, Design Preferences, Information Services
Puacz, Jeanne Holba; Bradfield, Chris – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Describes a library program to teach senior citizens how to use computers, developed at the Vigo County (Indiana) Public Library. Discusses gearing courses for inexperienced users; balancing hands-on sessions, general information sessions, and one-on-one sessions; location of courses; timing of classes; searching the Web; and written materials.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Materials, Library Extension
