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Johnson, Harriett; Johnson, Richard – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Discusses the features of America Online, a commercial online service designed primarily for use with a Macintosh computer. Several documentation guides are identified, and a step-by-step tour of the service is provided with samples of various screens in the program. (12 references/notes) (EA)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Electronic Mail, Guides
Dern, Daniel P.; Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 1993
This special section presents two articles relating to accessing online systems. The first article discusses power availability for portable computers, including batteries and electrical outlets; the second describes two bulletin board systems that provide information about the Internet and its resources for librarians and patrons. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electricity, Electronic Mail, Information Networks
Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Continues a description of the Usenet computer network that began in the previous issue. The effective use of Usenet is discussed, including how to screen out unwanted information, the most helpful newsgroups to access, and setting up news reader software. Ideas for library outreach services via Usenet are also suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
Brandt, D. Scott – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Illustrates how users can take full advantage of the Internet to communicate and to network. Discusses electronic mailing, listservs and Usenet groups; referring cold connections to a Web page; and designing Web pages for maximum information retrieval by search engines. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Information Networks
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
Lomarcan, Diana L. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Introduces the information superhighway (the Internet), and presents a guide to navigating it. Offers basic instruction on obtaining and learning to use network accounts; locating addresses using Archie and Wide Area Information Server; retrieving information using file transfer protocol; utilizing Gopher to find and retrieve; browsing the World…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Bauwens, Michel – Computers in Libraries, 1994
Discusses the concept of cyberspace, defines three different levels that have been or will be attained, and compares it with mediaspace; examines the concept of virtualization, particularly the virtual library, and defines three different levels; and describes the concepts of cybrarians, cyberocracy, and cyberology. (Contains seven references.)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries, Electronic Mail
Khalil, Mounir A.; Katz, Suzanne R. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Presents a selective annotated bibliography of 61 items that deal with topics related to document delivery, including networks; hypertext; interlibrary loan; computer security; electronic publishing; copyright; online catalogs; resource sharing; electronic mail; electronic libraries; optical character recognition; microcomputers; liability issues;…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Electronic Libraries
Cole, Timothy W. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Describes installation and configuration of Mosaic and a World Wide Web (WWW) site at Grainger Library. Challenges include choosing a WINSOCK; customizing Mosaic for public-access computers; reducing security risks; maximizing Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME); designing a home page; producing Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) documents.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer Software Development
