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Breeding, Marshall – Computers in Libraries, 2010
People live in an era of social, enterprise-oriented, and increasingly cloud-based technology; a dramatic shift away from stand-alone isolated silos that previously dominated. Computing systems can flourish today only when built to easily exchange data and services. An application that stands alone may provide practical functionality but may not…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Libraries, Educational Technology, Internet
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Cooke, Nicole A. – Public Services Quarterly, 2008
While not a brand new phenomenon, online social networking sites continue to be exceedingly popular and seem to be where students spend much of their time. Not only are participants blogging, texting, chatting, sharing files, gaming, and existing virtually online, they also are forming communities and new cultures and exhibiting new informational…
Descriptors: Libraries, Social Networks, Library Services, Access to Computers
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Cooke, Nicole A. – Public Services Quarterly, 2008
Social networking sites cast a wide net, not only in the sheer number of sites that exist on the Internet but also in terms of their application and usefulness. The last column, in "PSQ" v.4 (3), examined sites that could assist professionals with outreach, networking, and collaboration. In this second column dedicated to social networking sites,…
Descriptors: Libraries, Social Networks, Library Services, Access to Computers
Florida Dept. of State, Tallahassee. Div. of Library and Information Services. – 1996
FloriNet--the Florida Library Online Resource Information Network--was first envisioned by a Florida Network Planning Task Force in 1994 as the aggregate of networked information in Florida libraries, including library networks, independent libraries, statewide databases, Free-Nets, and as-yet unimagined information resources. This document is a…
Descriptors: Information Networks, Internet, Library Guides, Library Planning
Dern, Daniel P.; Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 1993
This special section presents two articles relating to accessing online systems. The first article discusses power availability for portable computers, including batteries and electrical outlets; the second describes two bulletin board systems that provide information about the Internet and its resources for librarians and patrons. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electricity, Electronic Mail, Information Networks
Brandt, D. Scott – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Considers what library outreach means in the age of networked information and suggests that outreach should focus more on libraries and librarians as resources for advice on how to search in general, rather than where to find familiar information. Discusses use of the Internet and search engines. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Internet
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Bertot, John Carlo; McClure, Charles R. – Public Libraries, 1998
Public library services are being modified or changed by the Internet. Questions about how to evaluate and measure electronic services have become increasingly important. This article presents an analysis of some ways to create, define, and institute electronic network measures. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Information Networks, Information Services, Internet
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Holmes-Wong, Deborah – Reference Librarian, 1999
Discussion of library reference services and the conflict between richness (complexity) of services and the reach (number of users that can be served) focuses on information technology that is used in electronic commerce and available on the Internet. Discusses changing roles of libraries and networked information environments. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Networks, Information Technology, Internet
St. Lifer, Evan – Library Journal, 1998
Reports on Bill and Melinda Gates's tour of Alabama, the first state to be wired to the Internet by the nonprofit Gates Library Foundation, and the model for connecting 1000 more libraries this year. Mutual appreciation between Alabama librarians and the Gateses resulted. An interview with Bill Gates focuses on challenges libraries face in…
Descriptors: Information Networks, Internet, Interviews, Library Development
Metz, Ray E.; Junion-Metz, Gail – 1996
This book provides basic information about the World Wide Web and serves as a guide to the tools and techniques needed to browse the Web, integrate it into library services, or build an attractive, user-friendly home page for the library. Chapter 1 provides an overview of Web basics and chapter 2 discusses some of the big issues related to…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Networks, Information Networks, Internet
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Burgin, Robert – Internet Research, 1996
Because North Carolina's telecommunications services have been unable to provide cost-effective, statewide dial-access service to public libraries, the state library has had to identify a suitable alternative for public library network access. This article outlines the state library's efforts to provide access to the Internet and to electronic…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cost Effectiveness, Information Networks, Internet
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Orr, Giles – Library Software Review, 1998
Presents a method for libraries with limited budgets to create reliable Web servers with existing hardware and free software available via the Internet. Discusses staff, hardware and software requirements, and security; outlines the assembly process. (PEN)
Descriptors: Computer Security, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Information Networks
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Cram, Jennifer; Allison, Myrl – Internet Reference Services Quarterly, 1996
The Queensland Department of Education (Australia) developed a homesteading model as an alternative to the urban-built environment model of large multi-purpose networks. This resulted in the in-house development of a low-cost, stand-alone server and homepage. The charette technique was used to plan and design the Queensland Department of Education…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer System Design, Electronic Libraries, Information Networks
Tennant, Roy – Library Journal, 1999
Focuses on possibilities for providing reference service to remote users of digital collections. Discusses international digital reference networks; factors that limit global electronic reference service; and drawbacks of e-mail and use of real-time interactive technologies for the reference encounter. Highlights some pioneering projects. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Networks
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Hickey, Thomas B. – Online Information Review, 2000
CORC (Cooperative Online Resource Catalog) is an OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) project developing tools and systems to enable libraries to provide enhanced access to Internet resources. A system for hosting and supporting subject gateways-than a gateway itself- relying on large-scale cooperation among libraries to maintain a centralized…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Gateway Systems, Information Networks, Information Services
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