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Senkevitch, Judith J.; Wolfram, Dietmar – Library Trends, 1994
Provides an overview of the current state of networking technology in rural libraries and describes a model for educating rural librarians in accessing electronic networks. Topics discussed include information needs in rural libraries; telecommunications technology access in rural areas; and examples of services to enhance information access.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Information Needs, Information Networks

Stoller, Michael E. – Library Trends, 1992
Discusses the use of electronic journals for scholarly communication within the humanities. Twelve electronic journals that are currently available are described; and issues they raise for libraries are examined, including the nature of the medium, the impact on content, the impact on audience, library access, and archival responsibilities. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Electronic Journals

Tobias, Jennifer – Library Trends, 1998
Compares traditional cataloging to Web-based. Discusses intellectual-access issues as they apply to reference services today, and outlines deficiencies in traditional cataloging, and corresponding attributes of Web-based intellectual access. Notes ways that catalogers and public-service librarians can address these issues. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Indexes

Connell, Tschera Harkness; Franklin, Carl – Library Trends, 1994
Discusses educational issues concerning the Internet, including the changing role of the Internet in schools, libraries, and the workplace; unequal access resulting from economic and geographic barriers; implications of different privatization approaches; the impact of the Internet on professional school curricula; and the need for better tools…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development