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Direct linkBalas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 2006
This article discusses how, in the new world of the information age, libraries must seek to bring relevant services to their technically savvy patrons. This includes designing a library that can serve not only the geographic community, but also the virtual online community. Software used to create online communities is known as social software and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Library Services, Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Journals
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Discusses the need for long-range strategic planning in libraries and related organizations and examines plans included in their Web sites, including the Library of Congress; ALA (American Library Association); OCLC (Online Computer Library Center); CARL (Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries); and planning for a digital library with the New…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Library Planning, Long Range Planning, Strategic Planning
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 2005
Up until fairly recently, library collections have consisted of physical things--books; journals; audiovisual materials; and, in some libraries, collections of realia. Now, however, collections often include materials that cannot be placed on library shelves either because they are digitized versions of primary sources or because they exist only…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Materials, Internet, Electronic Libraries
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 2005
In days that seem very long ago, when the card catalog was the only way to search a library's collection, there was very little debate about the usability of the catalog. Librarians were most concerned about properly formatting catalog cards and, of course, ensuring that the cards were filed correctly. Today, the card catalog has been replaced in…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Library Automation, Internet, Evaluation Methods
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 2001
Discusses privacy issues related to electronic libraries. Highlights include finding guidance and information on the Web, including the American Library Association, Center for Democracy and Technology, and the Electronic Privacy Information Center; legal responsibilities in maintaining privacy rights of patrons who access the Internet; and…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Internet, Legal Responsibility, Library Policy
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 2005
A special feature in the previous issue acknowledged the magazine's 25th anniversary, and current columnists as well as former contributors were asked to think back over their work and to share favorite covers, articles, and memories. Since I have been writing for CIL for nearly 18 years, I had plenty of past columns to review. It was interesting…
Descriptors: Internet, Online Courses, Library Automation, Electronic Libraries
