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The National Research and Education Network: The Early Evolution of NREN.
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Cassel, Jeris F.; Little, Sherry K. – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1994
Presents an annotated bibliography of materials relating to NREN, the National Research and Education Network. Three entries provide general and background information; the remaining 67 entries include references to materials that discuss visions and issues, arranged by year from 1987 through 1993. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Information Networks, Telecommunications
Recent Literature Shows Accelerated Growth in Hypermedia Tools: An Annotated Bibliography.
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Gabbard, Ralph – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1994
Presents an annotated bibliography of materials on hypertext/hypermedia. Information available on the World Wide Web is described; journals that cover hypermedia are listed; and the main bibliography is divided into 3 sections on general hypertext applications (17 titles), DOS/Windows applications (17 titles), and HyperCard applications (18…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Hypermedia
Guides, Clearinghouses, and Value-Added Repackaging: Some Thoughts on How Librarians Can Improve the Internet.
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Rosenfeld, Louis B. – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1994
Describes the creation of subject-oriented Internet resource guides and a clearinghouse for such guides, two examples of how librarians can add value to Internet information by repackaging its resources. Problems users face in finding information on the Internet, current solutions and their shortcomings, and the concept of value-added repackaging…
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Computer Networks, Guides, Higher Education
Library Instruction in the Electronic Library: The University of Arizona's Electronic Library Education Centers.
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Glogoff, Stuart – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1995
Discusses two Electronic Library Education Centers (ELECs) created at the University of Arizona to improve library instruction in the use of online resources. Examines costs of developing ELECs; technical changes experienced; and benefits to users and librarians. A sidebar by Abbie J. Basile identifies Internet resources for planning and/or…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Costs, Electronic Classrooms
Electronic Resources in the Humanities.
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Benaud, Claire-Lise; Bordeianu, Sever – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1995
Examines the role of electronic sources in the humanities. Topics include characteristics of humanities, electronic resources in libraries, two bibliographic utilities, library online catalogs, commercial online databases, CD-ROMs, resources on the Internet, discussion lists, electronic journals, full-text databases, research centers, informal…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Discussion Groups
The Challenge of Electronic Services Librarianship.
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He, Peter Wei; Knee, Michael – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1995
Describes the emerging position of electronic services librarian. Explains how the position was created to meet the demands of OPACs (online public access catalogs), computers and CD-ROMs, the Internet, and multimedia applications in academic libraries. Topics include the gap between user services librarians and technical specialists, hiring…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Internet
Resources in Support of Technology Transfer: A Selective Review.
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Hanne, Daniel; Zeller, Martin – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1994
Describes electronic resources to support the technology transfer process. Resources are organized in the following categories: Research Facility Directories; Technology Transfer Contacts; Research and Laboratory Information Systems; Federal Government Databases and Information Systems; Aerospace, Technology, and Defence Databases; New Products…
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Annotated Bibliographies, Business, Computer Networks
OhioLINK: A Statewide System Raises New Issues and Opportunities for Cooperation.
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Kohl, David F. – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1994
Describes OhioLINK, a statewide academic library automation project being developed for state colleges, selected private universities, and the state library. Topics addressed include cost savings; centralized funding; vendor selection; bibliographic and circulation information; commercial databases; cooperation between vendors and librarians; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Computer Networks, Cooperative Programs