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Arnold, Stephen E.; Arnold, Erik S. – Database, 1997
Describes push technology as a new type of selective dissemination via the Internet and discusses filtering, channels of information, Web browser interfaces, data transfer, the role of databases, and database technology. A list of companies that provide push technology is included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Databases, Information Needs, Information Retrieval

Hartzer, Sandra; Paterson, Brian; Snyman, Dorette; Thompson, Lisa; van Heerden, Louise; Vorster, Marza; Watkins, Ansie – Library Trends, 1998
Outlines progress initiated by the University of South Africa (Unisa) library to develop online support to distance-education users. Topics include a library skills training program delivered via the World Wide Web; research information skills; Internet course development; current awareness service; the library's home page; electronic libraries;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Distance Education, Electronic Libraries