The Development of the National Research and Education Network.

Corbin, Roberta A.

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ERIC Number: EJ433278

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Publication Date: 1991

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The Development of the National Research and Education Network.

Corbin, Roberta A.

Information Technology and Libraries, v10 n3 p212-20 Sep 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. (21 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Financial Support, Government Role, Higher Education, Information Networks, Legislation, Library Role, Policy, Research Libraries, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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