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Kuntz, Jerry – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Provides background information on the development of the Ramapo Catskill Library System's (NY) LibraryLand Web site. Highlights include other library-related resource guides on the Web; an emphasis on public libraries; graphics; links; the use of HTML; and templates for designing library home pages. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Design Requirements, Library Services, Public Libraries

Daniels, Wayne; Enright, Jeanne; Mackenzie, Scott – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes "Expanding Universe: a classified search tool for amateur astronomy," a Web site maintained by the Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library which uses a modified form of the Dewey Decimal Classification to organize a large file of astronomy hotlinks. Highlights include structure, HTML coding, design requirements, and future…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Design Requirements, Dewey Decimal Classification, Electronic Libraries

Davidsen, Susanna L. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the Michigan Electronic Library (MEL), the largest evaluated and organized Web-based library of Internet resources, that was designed to provide a library of electronic information resources selected by librarians. MEL's partnership is explained, the collection is described, and future developments are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Sources

Sowards, Steven W. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Discusses the need for careful evaluation of Web sites and the use of HTML, particularly by librarians, to be most helpful to users. Evaluation of a Web site's purpose, identification, authority, layout and design, links, and content are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Needs

Connolly, Bruce; Golderman, Gail M; Le Clair, Annette – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the development of a Web site at Union College's (NY) Schaffer Library that was designed to provide access to library and Internet resources. Home page design as well as site design is discussed, features of the site are explained, and future expectations are considered, including the role of the library. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Design Requirements, Futures (of Society)

Albertson, Marie – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the development of the Hagerstown (Indiana) public library's Web site. Highlights include writing successful grant proposals for funding; software from Microsoft; community support; free community access to the Internet from home computers as well as at the library; problems encountered; and future plans. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Support, Computer Software, Design Requirements

Kieran, Shirley; Sauve, Diane – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Provides an overview of the Quebec National Library (Bibliotheque Nationale du Quebec, or BNQ) Web site. Highlights include issues related to content, design, and technology; IRIS, the BNQ online public access catalog; development of the multimedia catalog; software; digitization of documents; links to bibliographic records; and future…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Computer Software, Content Analysis, Design Requirements

Lofback, Chris – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the Clearwater (Florida) Public Library Web site which was created as a response to the growing use of the Internet for accessing information. Topics include design considerations; users; text-based navigation links; access speed; ease of use; value-added service; what information and services to include; and future possibilities. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society)

McCready, Kate – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Examines the process involved in creating a library-related Web site based on experiences at Marquette University libraries. Topics include user needs, including library instruction and remote access services; content; design and redesign of the home page, including graphics; responsibility for site management; and future plans. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Graphics, Content Analysis

Kerr, Linda; MacLeod, Roddy – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Explains EEVL (Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library), a gateway to Internet resources in engineering that was developed to improve access to networked engineering information for United Kingdom users. Design and implementation of the Web site, classification of resources, evaluation, use statistics, marketing, and future possibilities are…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Classification, Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries

Wildin, Nancy – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Discussion of public libraries, the Internet, and the World Wide Web focuses on development of a Web site in Washington. Highlights include access to the Internet through online public access catalogs; partnerships between various types of libraries; hardware and software; HTML training; content design; graphics design; marketing; evaluation; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Content Analysis