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Peer reviewedBertot, John Carlo; McClure, Charles R.; Ryan, Joe – Public Libraries, 2002
Describes external sources of funding for public libraries to establish and maintain their technology infrastructure, telecommunications services, and network-based resources and services. Highlights include LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act); the E-rate program; and the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation U.S. Library Program. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Library Automation, Library Funding, Library Networks
Peer reviewedGeffert, Bryn – Public Libraries, 1993
Description of community online systems focuses on a Freenet in Illinois called P.A.T.H. (Public Access to Heartland). Highlights include patron use; discussion groups and bulletin boards; electronic mail; reference questions; Freenet's place in public libraries; and sample reference questions answered by Freenet information providers. (five…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Programs, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
