Includes four articles that discuss Dublin Core metadata, digital rights management and electronic books, including interoperability; and directed query engines, a type of search engine designed to access resources on the deep Web that is being used at the Department of Energy. (LRW)

Recent advances in wireless network technologies create the potential to significantly enhance the experience of a visit to a museum. On the exhibit floor, visitors carrying wirelessly connected portable devices can be given opportunities for exploration, sharing, explanations, context, background, analytical tools, and suggestions for related…

Describes the author's Internet search for information about her great grandfather. States that with the help of the genealogical Web sites, listservs, and other databases, the author was able to piece together a narrative of his genealogical life. Suggests using variations of a name when searching for information, and to be persistent when asking…

Describes the results of a recent forum, and subsequent conference, on the subject of portals and e-business in higher education. Participants, who included financial and information technology professionals, agreed that implementation of portal strategy is necessary, perilous, and difficult in higher education. Colleges and universities will have…

Describes the "TechTalks" offered by CREN, a nonprofit organization that supports information technology (IT) professionals with strategic knowledge services and communications tools. These Webcasts target the needs of campus IT professionals by disseminating technology developments quickly and efficiently. (EV)

Provides the guidelines for the Modern Language Association's committee on information technology. These include guidelines for institutional support of and access to IT for faculty members and students, for evaluating work with digital media in the modern languages, and for authors of Web pages. (Author/VWL)

Many libraries are creating raster images of paper maps and making them available over the Internet. This presentation provides an overview of imaging technology for map librarians and administrators considering such projects. References in footnotes and the bibliography enable those interested to explore technical questions in depth. There are…

Although Web-based training has great potential, it is hindered by lack of bandwidth to deliver multimedia. Trainers are investigating new methods, such as streaming technology, to deliver training over corporate intranets. Trainers must also ensure that trainees are prepared for learning via the Web. (JOW)

Tips for training company Web site developers include the following: have a vision for the Web site, train the right people, choose the right software and instructors, train beyond site-building tools, and provide on-the-job assistance. (SK)

Understanding information literacy requires awareness of how literacy is changed by electronic technologies. Critical literacy is an essential characteristic of information-literate learners. (Contains 33 references.) (SK)

This paper discusses the use of tools for analyzing and visualizing data to synthesize knowledge from data. The first section notes the worsening problem of too much information, resulting from technology advances that have made fact or data look-up fast, efficient, and inexpensive. The second section presents a table of six data types (i.e.,…

This document presents a bibliography on the applications of information technologies in postsecondary distance education. An overview of postsecondary distance education and some descriptive statistics are provided in the report. The content of the report is divided into two sections. The introduction includes: (1) "Overview of Post-Secondary…

Discusses searching for a job on the Internet, includes a list of the top 10 online job Web sites, and provides information on preparing a resume for the Web. (JOW)

Explains that counselors must keep abreast of information and technologies of use in working with older adults as well as understand older adults' use of information technologies. Describes 10 Web sites of use to counselors of older adults. (SK)

Discusses changing uniform resource locators (URLs), providing an analysis of the frequency of change; solutions available; and reasons for outdated and inaccurate URLs. Lists software and Web services that monitor URLs and hypertext links. (PEN)