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Izenstark, Amanda K. – Public Services Quarterly, 2009
With virtual library services increasing, public services librarians may find themselves with questions such as: What instant messaging services (IM) are available? Which IM service would best suit my patrons' needs? Which IM service best suits my library's technology profile? This column describes the features and functionality of major instant…
Descriptors: Reference Services, Library Services, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Evaluation
Peters, Tom; Bell, Lori – Computers in Libraries, 2007
This article describes a computer-based technology for generating speech called text-to-speech (TTS). This software is ready for widespread use by libraries, other organizations, and individual users. It offers the affordable ability to turn just about any electronic text that is not image-based into an artificially spoken communication. The…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Artificial Speech, Library Services
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Alwerud, Anna; Jorgensen, Lotte – Acquisitions Librarian, 2005
Libraries subscribe to thousands of electronic journals and they are difficult for end-users to find. Journal and publisher interfaces and functionalities differ considerably. The recent development in e-media calls for central management of the resources. Lund University Libraries' Head Office has developed a service for presentation and…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Academic Libraries, Electronic Journals, Library Services