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Peer reviewedRoes, Hans; Dijkstra, Joost – Electronic Library, 1994
Describes an approach to electronic document delivery which has evolved at Tilburg University (Netherlands), leading to the development of a system called Ariadne. Highlights include various generations of electronic document delivery systems; standards, including the work of the Group on Electronic Document Interchange; and a description of the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedElectronic Library, 1997
Presents an overview of the European Union's activities in the area of technological development in libraries. Highlights include digital libraries of the future, including two current projects; initiatives for public libraries; cooperation between European national libraries; and access to music via networks and interactive multimedia. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedDubbeld, Catherine E. – Electronic Library, 1991
Discussion of CD-ROM as an alternative to online searching for academic libraries focuses on a comparison between online and CD-ROM costs at the University of Natal (South Africa) library. Other factors examined include funding methods; user fees; staff involvement; user training; user access, including search intermediaries and networking; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedRaitt, David – Electronic Library, 1991
Discusses worldwide developments and trends in information technology. Highlights include online databases versus CD-ROMs; audiotex and voice processing; fax information delivery; networks and gateway services; possibilities in eastern Europe; national information policies; effects of the creation of a single European market; and the role of…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Facsimile Transmission, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedFitzsimmons, Joe – Electronic Library, 1994
Discusses the so-called third industrial revolution, or the information revolution. Topics addressed include the progression of the revolution in the U.S. economy, in Europe, and in Third World countries; the empowering technologies, including digital switches, optical fiber, semiconductors, CD-ROM, networks, and combining technologies; and future…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedHeijne, Maria – Electronic Library, 1992
Describes the activities of SURFnet BV, a research network that provides information and communication services in higher education and scientific or industrial research in The Netherlands. Topics discussed include standardization; user services, including electronic mail; costs of using SURFnet; user support services; and the role of libraries in…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Costs, Databases, Electronic Mail
Peer reviewedvan der Westhuizen, Erica E.; Miller, E. Stan – Electronic Library, 1995
Discusses how the Veterinary Science Library at the University of Pretoria (South Africa) promotes electronic communication through various Internet and other network links. Provides a sample of online information sources available to veterinary teams and animal health workers, and a list of electronic addresses for South African libraries and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedSturges, Paul – Electronic Library, 1992
Discussion of humanities research focuses on activities of the British Library Research and Development Department (BLRDD), particularly the Humanities Information Review Panel. The influence of technology on humanities research is considered, including word processing, greater availability of computer networks, and the online public access…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedElectronic Library, 1993
Outlines key issues identified by the United Kingdom Office for Library Networking in developing a national policy and strategy for library and information networking, including awareness; resource organization; relationships and representation; standards; development of network tools; cooperation; national library role; rights of information…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Continuing Education, Cooperation
