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| Computers in Libraries | 6 |
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| Balas, Janet L. | 1 |
| Burkholder, Sue A. | 1 |
| Cunningham, Jim | 1 |
| Doyle, Christine | 1 |
| Sathan, Eleanor | 1 |
| Schaake, Glenda | 1 |
| Schuyler, Michael | 1 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
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Cunningham, Jim – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Identifies key issues and provides strategies for building a library Web site. Highlights include defining the purpose in accordance with what is technically possible; the server; connectivity; designation of responsibilities; page and link maintenance and enhancement; administrative organization, including a Web Governing Group, Web…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Development, Library Planning, Program Implementation
Schaake, Glenda; Sathan, Eleanor – Computers in Libraries, 2003
Memorial Hall Library in Andover, Massachusetts wanted to offer live reference service online but with limited resources, they couldn't do it alone. The 24/7 Reference cooperative program administered by the California State Library required Memorial Hall's librarians to monitor only 10 hours a week in return for live reference coverage. Memorial…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Information Networks, Information Services, Library Cooperation
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Discusses online resources on ergonomics for librarians seeking to improve working environments or planning for staff and public work areas. A sidebar lists electronic addresses for 10 online sites for information including: World Wide Web sites, the Library of Congress gopher, archives on avoiding typing injuries, and electronic mailing lists.…
Descriptors: Archives, Electronic Mail, Human Factors Engineering, Information Sources
Schuyler, Michael – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Describes how a library, with an MCI Corporation grant, approached the process of setting up computers for the visually impaired. Discusses preparations, which included hiring a visually-impaired user as a consultant and contacting the VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) group; equipment; problems with the graphical user interface; and training.…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Oriented Programs, Costs, Grants
Doyle, Christine – Computers in Libraries, 1998
Describes the Rochester (New York) Public Library's expansion and renovation. Highlights include funding; public relations and marketing plans; access to state-of-the-art technology, including dial-in access; marketing surveys; connecting with local media; involvement of the private sector; and meeting users' heightened expectations for library…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Facility Improvement, Library Automation, Library Development
Burkholder, Sue A. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Describes the development of a courier service in Oregon for document delivery between libraries to support coordinated collection development activities. Organization of the service by individual libraries without dependence on the Library Services and Construction Act is discussed, and costs and response time are considered. (two references)…
Descriptors: Costs, Library Automation, Library Collection Development, Library Cooperation
