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Lynch, Clifford A.; Brownrigg, Edwin B. – Library Journal, 1986
Explores issues relating libraries, telecommunications, the Communications Act of 1934, the Federal Communications Commission, and the common carriers. Computer networking technologies and standards are discussed and progress in library networking is compared to the development of a planned national science network. Future public policy issues…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Information Networks, Library Automation
Peters, Paul Evan – Library Journal, 1995
Considers the role of librarians in the networked information age. Topics include contributions of librarians to information technology, including bibliographic utilities, online database searching services, and public access to electronic information; future challenges, including controlling costs; considering community objectives; and the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Community Attitudes, Computer Networks
Berry, John – Library Journal, 1993
Examines current OCLC practices and future possibilities under the leadership of K. Wayne Smith. Topics discussed include the changing roles of libraries, business, and government; the electronic information future; network possibilities, including the NREN (National Research and Education Network); future collaborations; online databases; and…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Cooperation, Databases
