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The Role of the Library in the Information Society.
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Masuda, Yoneji – Electronic Library, 1983
Considers three-dimensional impact of future information society on libraries--diffusion of information technology (library automation, electronic bibliographic control, remote access to library); transformation of societal systems (appearance of information literacy educational system, intelligence infrastructure); and changing human needs (goal…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Needs, Information Networks, Library Automation
The French Videotex System, Minitel: Its Uses and Applications in Libraries.
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Lanoue, Margaret – Electronic Library, 1994
Describes the development of the French Minitel videotex system and reports results of a survey of Internet users regarding the use of Minitel. Telecommunications and government involvement are discussed; business, political, cultural, and sociological perspectives are considered; Minitel use in libraries is reviewed; and expansion in the United…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Government Role, Information Networks, Library Role
An Overview of Electronic Document Request and Delivery Research.
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Price, Sandra P.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1996
Outlines the Follet Report, the United Kingdom's Electronic Libraries Programme, and the Focused Investigation of Document Delivery project, and describes document delivery research projects in the areas of resource sharing, network communication, scanning, and electronic delivery systems. Suggests that librarians reassess their roles, and calls…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Document Delivery, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries
Information Developments and Trends in Europe and Elsewhere.
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Raitt, 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
Walls around the Electronic Library.
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King, Hannah – Electronic Library, 1993
Questions the wisdom of permitting visions of the electronic library to drive budgets and strategic planning. Social and economic realities limiting user access to information, new roles for librarians, and models that guide management of information resources and services by real librarians for real users are discussed. A proposed action agenda…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Budgets, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries
Networked Services, User Support and Libraries: Mutual Benefits?
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Heijne, 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
Networks, Libraries and Information: Priorities for the UK.
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Electronic 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