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Sutherland, Michael; Clark, Jason – Computers in Libraries, 2009
Montana State University (MSU) Libraries (where the authors serve as web services librarian and digital initiatives librarian, respectively) is perhaps unique because it has no current periodicals room due to lack of space. As a result, finding current journals for research is difficult for its patrons, who do not always know how or where to…
Descriptors: Journal Articles, Academic Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Computer Networks
Sylvia, Margaret – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Saint Mary's University Academic Library (Texas) established remote access to its computer network. Discusses access issues including network protocols and support; multitasking; CD-ROMs; printing capabilities; connection methods; and keyboards. Describes choices of operating systems and software: J&L Chatterbox, bulletin board systems, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Printers
Jordan, John; Brintle, Lee – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Outlines the proposed Public Communication System (PCS) being explored at the University of Wisconsin and University of Iowa to provide coalition-based, nonprofit public access to the Internet/NREN (National Research and Education Network) and associated information resources. Funding, organization, prospects for success, benefits to the public,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Agencies, Computer Networks
Sabosik, Patricia E. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Discusses document delivery services in the light of new technology. Topics addressed include the historical influences of the printing press; the influence of microcomputers on the publishing industry; copyright issues; the changing role of publishers, researchers, and academic librarians; information partnerships among publishers, librarians,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Computer Networks, Copyrights
Herzog, Kate – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Summarizes issues discussed at an institute held at Cornell University on the impact of electronic publishing on library collection development. Topics discussed include libraries of the future; the National Research and Education Network (NREN); a definition of an electronic library; scholarly communication; implications of national networks; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Costs
Peters, Paul Evans – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Argues that advanced networks, particularly BITNET, NSFNET (National Science Foundation Network), Internet, and NREN (National Research and Education Network) can simplify global networking as well as library functions and interfaces; provide easier and more cost-effective connection of the research and education communities; and transport very…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Costs
Mitchell, Maurice; Saunders, Laverna M. – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Discusses issues related to the idea of a virtual library, or electronic library, in an academic setting. Topics discussed include access to academic libraries via personal computers; online catalogs; wide area networks, such as Internet, and their impact on library and computer center services; administrative issues; human and technological…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Centers, Computer Networks
Willis, Alfred; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Computers are widely used in architectural research and teaching in U.S. schools of architecture. A survey of libraries serving these schools sought information on the emphasis placed on computers by the architectural curriculum, accessibility of computers to library staff, and accessibility of computers to library patrons. Survey results and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Architectural Research, Computer Assisted Design
Crawford, Gregory A. – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Discusses issues facing libraries using digital information resources, based on experiences at the Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg library. Topics include comparing electronic resources; goals of providing the service or resource; determining users' needs; resources for access, including networks and financing; software; budgeting;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Computers, Access to Information, Computer Networks
Dykhuis, Randy W. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Describes the development of OhioLINK, a statewide integrated information access network linking library collections at state schools, community colleges, two-year technical colleges, and the state library in Ohio. Discussion includes aspects of OhioLINK such as document delivery service; regional depositories; plans for extensive online access to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Depository Libraries
Bazillion, Richard J. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Notebook computers of increasing power and portability offer unique advantages to library users. Connecting easily to a campus data network, they are small silent work stations capable of drawing information from a variety of sources. Designers of new library buildings may assume that users in growing numbers will carry these multipurpose…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases
Cole, Timothy W. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Describes installation and configuration of Mosaic and a World Wide Web (WWW) site at Grainger Library. Challenges include choosing a WINSOCK; customizing Mosaic for public-access computers; reducing security risks; maximizing Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME); designing a home page; producing Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) documents.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer Software Development
Nelson, Nancy – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Summarizes issues raised at a seminar on electronic libraries that was held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Topics discussed include network development; CD-ROM; technology costs; the relationship between academic computing centers and libraries; development of a national Information Infrastructure (II); digital library systems…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Centers, Computer Networks
Dysart, Jane I; Jones, Rebecca J. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Describes steps in renovating information service tools: (1) review why organization exists; (2) refocus direction to keep in step with clients and environment; and (3) redefine client's needs. Old tools (books and journals) can be transformed via technology into new tools (full-text CD-ROM products and online interlibrary loan services). (JMV)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks