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Machovec, George S. – Online Libraries and Microcomputers, 1997
Discusses computer user authentication and authorization issues when libraries need to let valid users access databases and information services without making the process too difficult for either party. Common solutions are explained, including filtering, passwords, and kerberos (cryptographic authentication scheme for secure use over public…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases
Machovec, George S. – Online Libraries and Microcomputers, 1995
Describes the Government Information Locator Service (GILS), designed to help the public identify and acquire federal government information as part of the evolving National Information Infrastructure. Highlights include background information; use of GILS through the Internet; and agency-based information services, including the Government…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Federal Government
Machovec, George S. – Online Libraries and Microcomputers, 1993
Describes VERONICA (Very Easy Rodent-Oriented Net-Wide Index to Computerized Archives), an Internet navigation tool developed at the University of Nevada as an index and access tool to gopher servers on the network. Highlights include connecting to VERONICA; availability of VERONICA server software; and difficulties. (Contains three references.)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development