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Koehler, Wallace – Searcher, 1999
Examines the interconnected issues surrounding domain naming. Discusses "dot" ownership, top-level domain expansion, control of second-level domain names, and trademarks and copyright protections. Outlines the history extending from the development of the pre-Internet ARPANET to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Information Policy
Lambert, Nancy – Searcher, 1995
Provides a novice's guide to locating and using patent resources on the Internet. The guide examines how easily a novice can find and use patent resources, and evaluates resources on their search and retrieval capability. Findings are from the author's own experiences with various online services and are presented as personal narratives. (JMV)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Retrieval, Online Searching, Online Systems
Bjorner, Susanne – Searcher, 1997
Describes the 1996 Internet World conference (New York, NY), and lists--alphabetically by company--products and services for professional online searchers offered by the selected top 40 (out of 550) exhibitors. Includes a product matrix chart for finding products that match needed applications. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Conferences, Information Services, Information Sources
Helfer, Joe – Searcher, 1997
Analyzes whether push technology is a threat or opportunity for online searchers. Outlines key functions of push technology products and defines key technology terms. Illustrates how the role of the online searcher changes with push technology. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Information Networks, Information Technology
Feldman, Susan E. – Searcher, 1996
An article and four sidebars examine tools that help information professionals perform efficient Internet searches. Topics include search engine features, integrated software applications, document management and creation utilities, the speed of online communications, intelligent agents for filtering information, cross-platform networking…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Information Management
Bauer, Benjamin F. – Searcher, 1995
Discussion of choosing database access to satisfy users and budgetary constraints highlights a method to make educated estimates of simultaneous usage levels. Topics include pricing; advances in networks and CD-ROM technology; and two networking scenarios, one in an academic library and one in a corporate research facility. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Corporate Libraries
Ertel, Monica – Searcher, 1995
Identifies and discusses four problems librarians face in dealing with the Internet: (1) how to locate information; (2) how to ensure that information is from a quality source; (3) what price should be paid for Internet access; and (4) what recourse is there for incorrect information. Sidebars include Internet site addresses and a discussion of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness
