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Flanders, Bruce – American Libraries, 1991
Discusses problems that new information technologies have created for intellectual property concerns. Digital sampling devices used in music are described, downloading from large databases is discussed, the problems with derivative works are considered, outdated copyright laws are discussed, and ways that librarians can help protect intellectual…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Databases, Information Technology, Intellectual Property
Bevilacqua, Ann F. – American Libraries, 1989
Reviews the history, current applications, and future of hypertext. Topics covered include current prototype applications, limitations of hypertext, and its possible impact on libraries. Hypertext-related definitions and a list of current hypertext systems and developers are provided. (12 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Databases, Futures (of Society), Information Retrieval, Information Technology
Lang, Laura – American Libraries, 1992
Discussion of electronic versions of maps focuses on TIGER files (i.e., electronic maps distributed by the U.S. Bureau of the Census) and their manipulation using geographic information system (GIS) technology. Topics addressed include applications of GIS software, projects to improve access to TIGER files, and the role of GIS in libraries. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Census Figures, Computer Software, Demography
