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Bocher, Bob – Computers in Libraries, 1993
This introduction to a new column on small automated library systems presents the author's credentials and discusses the topics to be considered, including automation needs of smaller libraries, microcomputer-based systems, network access, implications of automation for administration and staffing, and automation-related problems. (EA)
Descriptors: Costs, Information Networks, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Mattison, David – Computers in Libraries, 1994
Describes free-nets as free public access community-based computer systems; explains how libraries and librarians participate in the free-net movement; discusses Canadian free-nets; considers the public library/free-net analogy; and provides a survey of library services on Internet-accessible free-nets and civic networks. (Contains four…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Information Services, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries
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
Lagace, Nettie; McClennen, Michael – Computers in Libraries, 1998
The Internet Public Library (IPL), hosted by the University of Michigan School of Information is an operating virtual library that answers reference questions from all over the world. Discussion includes the construct of the IPL Reference Center, how the Reference Center handles questions, and characteristics of e-mail reference service. (AEF)
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Electronic Mail, Higher Education, Information Dissemination
Lago, Karen Nadder – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Discussion of access to the Internet focuses on access by public libraries. Topics addressed include the role of the public library; computer and information networks; the National Information Infrastructure; the NREN (National Research and Education Network); the telecommunications industry; federal legislation; costs; file transfer protocol; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Costs, Federal Legislation
Turner, Anna – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Describes how the Tulsa City-County Library System built a 22-branch CD-ROM-based network with the emerging thin-client/server technology, and succeeded in providing patrons with the most current research tools and information resources available. Discusses costs; networking options; the Citrix WinFrame system used; equipment and connectivity.…
Descriptors: Costs, Information Networks, Library Automation, Library Development
Walsh, Taylor; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Edited transcripts of three talks presented at the 1991 Research and Education Networking (R&EN) Conference address municipal information systems, including descriptions of local networks, privacy issues, and future possibilities; networking in Canada, including CA*net, regional networks, and federal activities; and Canadian reactions to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Information Services, Computer Networks, Conferences
