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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
Peters, Paul Evans – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Argues that advanced networks, particularly BITNET, NSFNET (National Science Foundation Network), Internet, and NREN (National Research and Education Network) can simplify global networking as well as library functions and interfaces; provide easier and more cost-effective connection of the research and education communities; and transport very…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Costs