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The Virtual Reference Librarian: Using Desktop Videoconferencing for Distance Reference.
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Pagell, Ruth A. – Electronic Library, 1996
The Center for Business Information and the Goizueta Business School at Emory University (Georgia) tested desktop videoconferencing as a means to deliver reference services, including consultation, documentation, training, and sharing of CD-ROM databases. Provides a brief overview of the technology, describes project beta testing, and discusses…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software
Electronic Communication in Africa--the Promotion of Animal Health Information Dissemination.
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van der Westhuizen, Erica E.; Miller, E. Stan – Electronic Library, 1995
Discusses how the Veterinary Science Library at the University of Pretoria (South Africa) promotes electronic communication through various Internet and other network links. Provides a sample of online information sources available to veterinary teams and animal health workers, and a list of electronic addresses for South African libraries and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
The LE Club Project: A Synergy of Systems for the "Learning Environment."
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Joy, Finbarr – Electronic Library, 1996
Examines distance learning delivery by the LE (Learning Environment) Club project, a collaboration between several Further Education colleges and Fretwell-Downing, a library automation company. The project integrates computer-supported learning with library automation systems, and addresses issues of user interface metaphors; tracking and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Libraries, Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction
The Network and the Library: Working in a New Shared Space: Infrastructure and Institutions.
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Dempsey, Lorcan – Electronic Library, 1999
Focuses on the development of libraries and other information institutions in a new network space created by flows of data. Discusses the active user; the need for integration; rising level of infrastructure; shared activity; new divisions of labor; managing data flows; and rights and sale. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Information Industry, Information Networks
Distance Education: Changing Formats.
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Woolls, Blanche; Dowlin, Ken; Loertscher, David – Electronic Library, 2002
Describes distance education at the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University (California). Highlights include interactive television transmission; interactive video and asynchronous transfer mode; reliability; experiences at other schools; computer-mediated communication and interaction between teachers and students;…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Graduate Study, Information Science Education
New Consumer Online Services.
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Collinge, Brian; And Others – Electronic Library, 1995
Four conference presenters involved in consumer online services present information on new products both under development and in the process of implementation, commenting on technological, content, distribution, and consumer service issues. Products and companies discussed are eWorld (Apple Computer Europe); Olivetti Telemedia; CompuServe; and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Dial Access Information Systems, Electronic Mail, Gateway Systems