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Peer reviewedSloan, Bernie – Library Trends, 1999
Explores the idea that written family stories are akin to folk objects and suggests that folklore is a powerful medium for transmitting information and should be incorporated more fully into the curricula of schools of library and information science. Presents personal narratives and reminiscences from the author's interviews with family members.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Family History, Folk Culture, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPeters, Thomas A. – Library Trends, 1998
Reviews the use of computerized monitoring to study the behavior of remote users of online library resources. Highlights include synchronous and asynchronous information transfer; behavioral traits of remote users; challenges to library services; the needs and wants of remote users; academic libraries and distance education; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Behavior, Distance Education, Higher Education
