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Peer reviewedBarker, Philip – Electronic Library, 1992
Discussion of electronic books utilizing CD-ROM technology presents a taxonomy that contains 10 classes of electronic books. Development models, design techniques, and access stations are discussed; and several examples of electronic books, including encyclopedias, information dissemination/retrieval services, educational products, and a thesis…
Descriptors: Books, Electronic Publishing, Encyclopedias, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedMarfleet, Jackie; Kelly, Catherine – Electronic Library, 1999
Discusses information retrieval, the effects of the Internet, and the changing role of information professionals based on experiences at JP Morgan. Topics include end-user relationships; training needs; the need for continual professional development; relationship to the information technology department; information management; and Intranet…
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Management
Peer reviewedSreenivasulu, V. – Electronic Library, 2000
Discusses the need for digital librarians who will manage and organize digital libraries. Topics include digital information systems; the information superhighway; navigation, browsing, and filtering; multimedia searching and indexing; data mining; information access and retrieval; competencies and skills for a digital librarian; and professional…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Competence, Electronic Libraries, Indexing
Peer reviewedRaitt, D. I. – Electronic Library, 1985
This scenario of a possible library of the future includes reviews of technology and equipment either currently or soon to be available to libraries for information input, storage, processing, output, and transmission; descriptions of several existing forward-looking library and information systems; and a discussion of the impact of futuristic…
Descriptors: Change, Communications Satellites, Computer Storage Devices, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedBargellini, Maria Laura; Bordoni, Luciana – Electronic Library, 2001
Discussion of distance learning and new information and communication technologies focuses on the role of the library. Highlights include the need for lifelong learning; online courses; adult training needs; new technologies in education and training contexts; digital libraries; acquiring, storing, finding, and filtering information; and user…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedBarker, Philip – Electronic Library, 1986
Discussion of developments in information storage technology likely to have significant impact upon library utilization focuses on hardware (videodisc technology) and software developments (knowledge databases; computer networks; database management systems; interactive video, computer, and multimedia user interfaces). Three generic computer-based…
Descriptors: Books, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Futures (of Society)
