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Schuyler, Michael – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Discusses winners of the National Information Infrastructure Awards and examines some of the current problems with World Wide Web pages for public libraries. Gophers are discussed, and the heavy use of graphics that prohibits the use of a non-graphical Web browser is considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Awards, Computer Graphics, Problems, Public Libraries
Hansen, Per Hofman – Computers in Libraries, 2002
Describes MusiCat, an experimental user interface designed in Denmark that reflects the different ways that patrons think when searching for musical material on the Web. Discusses technology versus content; search trees that use a hierarchy of subject terms; and usability testing. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Foreign Countries, Library Services, Music
Helling, Bill – Computers in Libraries, 2003
Describes a digitization project at the public library in Crawfordsville, Indiana that was designed to preserve their local history collection. Highlights include damage to the collection from fire, termites, use, and age; selecting a scanner and software; creating databases; and making information accessible on the Web. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Database Design, Electronic Libraries
Puacz, Jeanne Holba – Computers in Libraries, 2002
Based on experiences of the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute, Indiana, this article outlines ways libraries can attract patrons to their Web sites and features that can keep them returning. Discusses marketing and publicity; basic content and special sources and services; attractive and easy-to-use site design; good Web site maintenance;…
Descriptors: Advertising, Computer System Design, Design Preferences, Information Services
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
Puacz, Jeanne Holba; Bradfield, Chris – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Describes a library program to teach senior citizens how to use computers, developed at the Vigo County (Indiana) Public Library. Discusses gearing courses for inexperienced users; balancing hands-on sessions, general information sessions, and one-on-one sessions; location of courses; timing of classes; searching the Web; and written materials.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Materials, Library Extension
Stearns, Susan – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Gopher and other early implementations of the virtual library are being superseded by the World Wide Web concept of "the global village library." Public libraries are implementing institutional Web pages, patron access to Internetwide e-mail, interagency programs, and Web training. Legislative issues and implications for the future are…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agency Cooperation, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
