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A Locally Created ERM: How and Why We Did It
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Doering, William; Chilton, Galadriel – Computers in Libraries, 2008
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Murphy Library provides access to approximately 200 subscription databases. As with many academic libraries, methods and tools for managing these resources were sorely needed. However, the budget has been cut repeatedly over the past few years--thus the possibility of purchasing a commercial electronic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Budgeting, Retrenchment
Networked Resources.
Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
The LISTSERV program on the BITNET computer network started as a simple mailing list program for electronic group communication. A revised version of LISTSERV now offers sophisticated new functions and help for users, including file-server functions. Problems with the revised version are noted, and computer commands are provided. (six references)…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Electronic Mail
Questions and Quirks: Managing an Internet-Based Distributed Reference Service.
Lagace, Nettie; McClennen, Michael – Computers in Libraries, 1998
The Internet Public Library (IPL), hosted by the University of Michigan School of Information is an operating virtual library that answers reference questions from all over the world. Discussion includes the construct of the IPL Reference Center, how the Reference Center handles questions, and characteristics of e-mail reference service. (AEF)
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Electronic Mail, Higher Education, Information Dissemination
Creating Communities on the Internet: Electronic Discussion Lists in the Classroom.
Bender, Robert M. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
This case study offers insights into the process, pitfalls, and advantages of utilizing an Internet electronic discussion list to form a communication community in an undergraduate course that discussed gender differences. Results of an online evaluation are discussed and the use of electronic communication is considered. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
Computers in Academic Architecture Libraries.
Willis, Alfred; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Computers are widely used in architectural research and teaching in U.S. schools of architecture. A survey of libraries serving these schools sought information on the emphasis placed on computers by the architectural curriculum, accessibility of computers to library staff, and accessibility of computers to library patrons. Survey results and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Architectural Research, Computer Assisted Design
Delivering Library Services to Remote Students.
Casado, Margaret – Computers in Libraries, 2001
Discusses library services at the University of Tennessee to reach off-campus and distance education students. Topics include online research; email; library instruction for faculty and students; Web interfaces; fax; telephone service; chat technology; the library's Web page; virtual classrooms; library links from a course management system; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Interfaces, Distance Education, Electronic Mail
Teaching Information Technologies in a Classroom Setting.
Dennis, Nancy; Stadthaus, Alice – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Describes an undergraduate course that was developed at Salem State College to provide students with an overview of information technologies, including online databases, online catalogs, CD-ROM, hypertext, interactive video, electronic bulletin boards, and computer networks. Student reactions are discussed, including changed perceptions, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Mail, Higher Education