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Information Communication Highways in the 1990s: An Analysis of Their Potential Impact on Library Automation.
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Kibirige, Harry M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Discussion of the potential effects of fiber optic-based communication technology on information networks and systems design highlights library automation. Topics discussed include computers and telecommunications systems, the importance of information in national economies, microcomputers, local area networks (LANs), national computer networks,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Copyrights, Information Networks
Fall 1991 CNI Task Force.
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Peters, Paul Evan – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
Presents a summary report of the fall 1991 meeting of the Task Force of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI). Topics discussed include the flow of networked information; perspectives from the humanities, arts, and social sciences; the potential economic importance of NREN (National Research and Education Network); and information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Art, Computer Networks
The Development of the National Research and Education Network.
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Corbin, Roberta A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Traces the development of national computer networks and discusses the need for the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Topics discussed include ARAPNET, Internet, BITNET, NSFNET, the role of the government, legislative status, the Coalition for Networked Information, policy issues, technological requirements, and libraries and NREN.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Financial Support
Managing Licensed Networked Electronic Resources in a University Library.
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Webb, John – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Presents a holistic view of the management of licensed, networked information resources in a university library. Highlights include licensing and copyrights; collection development and acquisitions; aggregators, which combine electronic resources from disparate suppliers or locations into larger resource units for users; consortia; managing…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Consortia