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Peer reviewedMorgan, Eric – North Carolina Libraries, 1992
Describes six nontraditional online information sources and discusses how they could be used for library services or professional development: (1) ISAAC (Information System for Advanced Academic Computing); (2) NCIN (North Carolina Information Network); (3) Prodigy; (4) The Well (Whole Earth Lectronic Link); (5) America Online (AOL); and (6)…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Networks, Information Sources, Library Services
Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Continues a description of the Usenet computer network that began in the previous issue. The effective use of Usenet is discussed, including how to screen out unwanted information, the most helpful newsgroups to access, and setting up news reader software. Ideas for library outreach services via Usenet are also suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
Peer reviewedCagle, R. Brantley – Catholic Library World, 1983
Describes strategies used by reference librarians to provide service to the developmentally disabled, including reference service to volunteer and professional service providers, specialized information networks, information and referral services, and key reference tools. Deinstitutionalization, normalization, the developmental model, and least…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Community Services, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Developmental Disabilities
