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Prom, Christopher J. – Library Hi Tech, 2003
The Open Archives Initiative (OAI) Protocol for Metadata Harvesting program presents a method by which metadata regarding archives and manuscripts can be shared and made more interoperable with metadata from other sources. Outlines a method for exposing hierarchical metadata from encoded archival description (EAD) files and assesses some…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Harvesting, Information Services
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Beck, Susan Gilbert – Library Hi Tech, 1995
Reviews technological advances of computer and noncomputer services for the deaf community, describes World Wide Web sites and library services that provide information paths for the deaf, and reviews the progress of institutions devoted to deaf education. An appendix lists World Wide Web addresses discussed in the article. (JMV)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computers, Deafness, Hearing Impairments
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Cole, Timothy W. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the security issues Bluestem, a Web authentication and access control system under development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is designed to resolve. Provides an overview of how Bluestem works and details how Bluestem is currently being used to control end-user access to bibliographic resources licensed by the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Security, Computer System Design, Higher Education
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Connolly, Bruce; Golderman, Gail M; Le Clair, Annette – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the development of a Web site at Union College's (NY) Schaffer Library that was designed to provide access to library and Internet resources. Home page design as well as site design is discussed, features of the site are explained, and future expectations are considered, including the role of the library. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Design Requirements, Futures (of Society)
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Jantz, Ronald C. – Library Hi Tech, 2000
Discussion of digital library projects at Rutgers University focuses on publishing bibliographic databases on the Web to provide access to information sources not likely to be published elsewhere. Describes the reusable technology platform concept, bibliographic platform architecture, metadata approach, data entry, and managing the process.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Electronic Libraries
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Kerr, Linda; MacLeod, Roddy – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Explains EEVL (Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library), a gateway to Internet resources in engineering that was developed to improve access to networked engineering information for United Kingdom users. Design and implementation of the Web site, classification of resources, evaluation, use statistics, marketing, and future possibilities are…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Classification, Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries
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Epp, Mary Anne – Library Hi Tech, 1999
British Columbia College and Institute Library Services (CILS) is a provincial clearinghouse of resources for students and faculty with print impairments. CILS provides services by direct loans, interlibrary loans with partner agencies, and production of new alternate format materials (audiotape, electronic texts, large print or Braille). This…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Braille, Clearinghouses