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Hyper-Books and Visual-Books in an Electronic Library.
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Landoni, Monica; And Others – Electronic Library, 1993
Examines the development of electronic books and traditional libraries in relation to the history of books and publishing. An ongoing project is described that is developing two forms of electronic books: hyper-books (built from paper books) and visual-books (built from electronic texts). (22 references) (EAM)
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, History, Hypermedia
The Costs of Information Technology and the Electronic Library.
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Tebbetts, Diane R. – Electronic Library, 2000
Discusses the impact of information technology requirements on the costs of electronic libraries. Addresses key questions concerning hardware, software and network installation and upgrades and provides strategies for dealing with the needs for continuous funding and long-term financing that are essential for keeping up with the requirements of…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Costs, Electronic Libraries
Leading the Field: The Role of the Information Professional in the Next Century.
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Marfleet, Jackie; Kelly, Catherine – Electronic Library, 1999
Discusses information retrieval, the effects of the Internet, and the changing role of information professionals based on experiences at JP Morgan. Topics include end-user relationships; training needs; the need for continual professional development; relationship to the information technology department; information management; and Intranet…
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Management
Walls around the Electronic Library.
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King, Hannah – Electronic Library, 1993
Questions the wisdom of permitting visions of the electronic library to drive budgets and strategic planning. Social and economic realities limiting user access to information, new roles for librarians, and models that guide management of information resources and services by real librarians for real users are discussed. A proposed action agenda…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Budgets, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries
The Role of the Library in a New Learning Scenario.
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Bargellini, Maria Laura; Bordoni, Luciana – Electronic Library, 2001
Discussion of distance learning and new information and communication technologies focuses on the role of the library. Highlights include the need for lifelong learning; online courses; adult training needs; new technologies in education and training contexts; digital libraries; acquiring, storing, finding, and filtering information; and user…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Electronic Libraries
Electronic Libraries--Visions of the Future.
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Barker, Philip – Electronic Library, 1994
Discusses the basic functions of library systems and their knowledge transfer role in modern societies. Four types of library systems that could arise from new technologies are identified: polymedia, electronic, digital, and virtual. Each of these systems is described, their distinguishing features identified, and their implications discussed.…
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society)
Millennial Libraries: Management Changes in an Electronic Environment.
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Steele, Colin – Electronic Library, 1993
Reviews global electronic access changes and their impact on library operations with particular references to developments at the Australian National University. Topics discussed include scholarly communication; user demands; information technology developments; library structures and organizations; management qualifications for librarianship;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries