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Peer reviewedAupperle, Eric M. – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Looks back at the innovations/tribulations that went into the making of Merit Network, Inc., Michigan's pioneering Internet provider. Today, Merit is serving as the GigaPoP organization for its two current Internet2 members, Michigan State University and University of Michigan, and will provision a vBNS connection for Wayne State University.…
Descriptors: Background, Computer Networks, Consortia, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRiddle, Bob – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Discusses the Inter-CIC Authentication and Authorization Project (ICAAP) of the Big Ten Joint Project (BTJP), a technical group who suggests uses of technology that address business issues commonly shared by Big Ten universities. Describes pilot project goals; the technical, operational, and contractual situation; the World Wide Web transaction…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLougee, Wendy P.; Mayer, Fred – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Describes the University of Michigan Digital Library Program, a collaborative enterprise that has built digital content and an information infrastructure for the campus community. Discusses initial planning; program goals and strategy; the information gateway; project-based program strategy; principles of digital library development; partnerships…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Cooperative Programs, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedMacAdam, Barbara; Folger, Kathleen M.; Look, Helen – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Describes the creation of the Knowledge Navigation Center (KNC) in the Graduate Library at University of Michigan. The planning group identified five main specialty areas: GIS; imaging and multimedia; text; distance learning/interactive technologies; and Internet tools. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Distance Education, Higher Education, Information Networks
