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Brandt, D. Scott – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Considers what library outreach means in the age of networked information and suggests that outreach should focus more on libraries and librarians as resources for advice on how to search in general, rather than where to find familiar information. Discusses use of the Internet and search engines. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Internet
Anderson, Mary Sieminski – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Summarizes issues raised at the 1991 spring conference of the Association of College and Research Libraries/New England Chapter (ACRL/NEC) concerning computer networks and libraries. Highlights include national information policy; library resources and services; developments at the National Agricultural Library (NAL); ILLINET; resource sharing in…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Government Role, Library Networks
Direct linkSendze, Monique – Computers in Libraries, 2006
Securing public access workstations should be a significant part of any library's network and information-security strategy because of the sensitive information patrons enter on these workstations. As the IT manager for the Johnson County Library in Kansas City, Kan., this author is challenged to make sure that thousands of patrons get the access…
Descriptors: Workstations, Public Libraries, Library Services, Library Role
Levy, Sue – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Presents a library automation vendor's perspective on networking based on activities at Ameritech Information Systems. Topics discussed include the information explosion; information technology; user expectations and needs; remote access; the library of the future; systems integration; ownership versus access; copyright laws; and the role of the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Futures (of Society)
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
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
McClure, Charles – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Discusses the development of networked information services from a user's perspective. Topics discussed include user education; the issue of access to, versus retrieval of, information; the role of the library, including education and training, bibliographic control, and electronic information services; and training and education for librarians.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries
