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Rible, Jim – Computers in Libraries, 1999
A librarian at Southern Oregon University who became the campus Webmaster examines whether this new role was outside his job description, or a redefinition/expansion of an existing position. Discussion includes colleagues' differing reactions; how he became the campus Webmaster; what the library gains and loses; and perspective on the future of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Job Development
Abram, Stephen – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Outlines technology trends affecting library marketing: change is too slow; education is out/learning is in; the next generation are "NextHeads"; the next generation is different; change cannot be managed generationally; "virtual" is place, not format; communities of interest are not bounded by geography; new brands are…
Descriptors: Change, Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Internet
Davis, Philip – Computers in Libraries, 1995
World Wide Web (WWW) is a multimedia, globally distributed, client/server information system based on hypertext. WWW browser software (Mosaic, Cello, and Samba) allows users to navigate hypertext documents via the Internet. Libraries are taking advantage of the fact that hypertext linked documents can be easily and inexpensively shared. (JMV)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Resources, Hypermedia, Information Technology
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Examines the various activities librarians perform to help patrons find information. Discusses new ideas in cataloging for electronic resources; extending patrons' reference questions to Web resources; reader's advisory services on the Web; online instruction for online searching; and the future outlook for the librarian profession. (AEF)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Services, Information Sources, Information Technology
de Stricker, Ulla – Computers in Libraries, 1998
Presents observations about developments in information technology that will influence the information industry and libraries of the future. Discusses search engine capabilities; push technology; electronic commerce; WebTV; and optical discs with links to Web sites. Ten figures provide illustrations and charts. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Futures (of Society), Information Dissemination, Information Industry
Stover, Mark – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Focuses on various issues related to the mission and function of the library Web site. Discusses purposes in academic, public, and special libraries and distinguishing the theoretical mission of the library Web site from the role, which should be one of selecting, organizing, providing access to, and preserving information sources. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Information Sources, Information Technology
Jessop, Deborah – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Examines developments in multimedia technologies and in the World Wide Web. Discusses CD-recordable, CD-rewritable, cable modems, personal digital assistants, digital video discs, interactivity and virtual worlds, advertising on the Web, and Intranets and CD-ROM networks. Eight tables and figures show costs, download time, estimated sales, storage…
Descriptors: Advertising, Computer Networks, Costs, Downloading
Stark, Ted – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Describes the State of Iowa Libraries Online project (SILO) which was developed to demonstrate new information technologies available to libraries. Focuses on two interlinked components of the project: Web-based union catalog development and statewide deployment of the ANS/NISO Z39.50 information retrieval standard. Includes recommendations for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Information Networks
