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Abernethy, Janet – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Public libraries have vital role to play in introducing computer technology through provision of equipment, programs, and elementary instruction to users of all ages. Creative and resourceful approaches to budgeting and establishing policies and procedures will be required. Canadian public libraries (Oakville, Etobicoke, Aurora, Toronto) provide…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
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Neill, S. D. – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
Argues that in an age of information overload, the public library role is to promote books and reading and warns that public libraries that focus on technologies and information services will become cogs in the engine of material progress rather than fulfilling their role as sources of knowledge. (19 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Books, Information Services, Library Materials, Library Role
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Burge, Elizabeth J.; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
Describes a survey of library personnel, faculty, and students that examined issues related to the role of libraries in the future design and delivery of distance education. Recommendations are made in the areas of program and course planning, services marketing, resource development, data access, technical communications, services and materials…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adult Students, Distance Education, Educational Improvement