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Peer reviewedBrodie, Maxine – Library Hi Tech, 1999
Discussion of the impact of Australia's geographic isolation focuses on four linked strategies being implemented to position New South Wales public libraries for success in the emerging information economy. Highlights include promoting Internet access; creating client-focused content and services; developing strategic partnerships; and renewing a…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Foreign Countries, Geographic Isolation
Peer reviewedDaniels, Wayne; Scardellato, Kathy – Library Hi Tech, 1999
Reports on an initiative by the Toronto Public Library to create the "Virtual Reference Library" (VRL). Describes the first service to be offered, a Dewey application called "Science Net." Discusses the VRL and its precursor, objectives, basis for its funding, technical aspects, progress to date and future direction. (AEF)
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Information Services
Peer reviewedSt.-Jacques, Suzanne; Janke, Richard – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Presents results of survey of personnel allocation practices for online search services in 10 Canadian university libraries noting implications for remedies to problems at University of Ottawa. Assignment of searches on basis of subject specialization, training library technicians to run online searches, and end user searching are discussed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Library Personnel
Peer reviewedIljon, Ariane; Pigott, Ian – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Describes cooperation between the national libraries of Europe on access to electronic publications, and outlines reasons why it has been necessary to act at a European level to improve library services. Highlights include the European Union, research and development, Telematics for Libraries activities, national policies, and future…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Library Automation
Peer reviewedVourou, Stella – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Discusses the need for new technologies and information delivery services in Greece, and describes current activities related to the support of Greek scientists and researchers. Highlights include data networks infrastructure; information centers; the National Documentation Center; library services, including electronic document delivery and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Document Delivery, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedEpp, Mary Anne – Library Hi Tech, 1999
British Columbia College and Institute Library Services (CILS) is a provincial clearinghouse of resources for students and faculty with print impairments. CILS provides services by direct loans, interlibrary loans with partner agencies, and production of new alternate format materials (audiotape, electronic texts, large print or Braille). This…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Braille, Clearinghouses
