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Lewontin, Amy – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Describes and defines the relationship between and capabilities of World Wide Web (WWW) and Mosaic, a software interface program. The uses of hypertext and hypermedia and possibilities for educational use of Mosaic are mentioned. A sidebar includes information on recommended material on the WWW and Mosaic. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Discussion of software tools for accessing information on the Internet focuses on the WorldWideWeb (WWW) system, which was developed at the European Particle Physics Laboratory (CERN) in Switzerland to build a worldwide network of hypertext links using available networking technology. Its potential for use with multimedia documents is also…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Hypermedia
Burke, David; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1994
This special section on CD-ROM and multimedia includes three articles: "What You Need to Know before Networking CD-ROMs" (David Burke); "Multimedia in a Traditional Library Setting" (Norman K. Peterson and Laurn Wilhelm); and "SilverPlatter Embraces the Future" (Pat Ensor). Reviews of two CD-ROM products are also…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases
Khalil, Mounir A.; Katz, Suzanne R. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Presents a selective annotated bibliography of 61 items that deal with topics related to document delivery, including networks; hypertext; interlibrary loan; computer security; electronic publishing; copyright; online catalogs; resource sharing; electronic mail; electronic libraries; optical character recognition; microcomputers; liability issues;…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Electronic Libraries
Dennis, Nancy; Stadthaus, Alice – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Describes an undergraduate course that was developed at Salem State College to provide students with an overview of information technologies, including online databases, online catalogs, CD-ROM, hypertext, interactive video, electronic bulletin boards, and computer networks. Student reactions are discussed, including changed perceptions, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Mail, Higher Education
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
Cunningham, David; Sloan, Stephen – Computers in Libraries, 1994
Describes how a university library uses the WorldWideWeb (WWW) to enable users to access resources mounted on a local Z39.50 server and to order prints from articles stored on a CD-ROM jukebox. The software used in the construction of the system, necessary modifications to the software, and software ordering information are covered. (KRN)
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software
