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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
Coyle, Larry; Spitzer, Kathleen L. – Educational Technology, 1992
Three articles discuss (1) the numbers of microcomputers installed in elementary and secondary schools; (2) a distance education project in the Minnesota Extension Service that used a satellite delivery system and integrated it with a computer information network; and (3) the use of facsimile machines for library services. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Facsimile Transmission
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
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 reviewedDewey, Patrick R. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Describes the first library-sponsored Electronic Bulletin Board System (BBS), begun in November 1981 at North-Pulaski Branch of Chicago Public Library. Examples of logon routines, menu displays, recent features of the People's Message System, and censorship statements are included. BBS sources (noting address and price) and a nine-item…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Information Networks
Peer reviewedDewey, Patrick R.; And Others – Library Software Review, 1985
Four articles outline problems, programing, case studies, and hardware/software selection in library use of microcomputer-based electronic bulletin board systems (BBS). Highlights include the North-Pulaski (Chicago, Illinois) BBS, features of Liverpool Public Library (New York) system, and misuse of a library BBS (obscenity, bulletin board…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Networks, Information Systems
Boss, Richard W. – Library Journal, 1984
Overview of the impact of information technology on libraries highlights turnkey vendors, bibliographic utilities, commercial suppliers of records, state and regional networks, computer-to-computer linkages, remote database searching, terminals and microcomputers, building local databases, delivery of information, digital telefacsimile,…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Emmens, Carol E. – School Library Journal, 1982
Describes "Maggie's Place," the library computer system of the Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs, Colorado, noting its use as an electronic card catalog and community information file, accessibility by home users and library users, and terminal considerations. (EJS)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Information Networks, Input Output Devices, Library Automation
Sabosik, Patricia E. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Discusses document delivery services in the light of new technology. Topics addressed include the historical influences of the printing press; the influence of microcomputers on the publishing industry; copyright issues; the changing role of publishers, researchers, and academic librarians; information partnerships among publishers, librarians,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Computer Networks, Copyrights
Peer reviewedHartman, Joel L.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the Bradley Library Information Support System (BLISS), a comprehensive local area network designed to provide library users with electronic information access and management services to support Bradley University (Illinois). System architecture is explained; and six sidebars provide more detailed information on various services, the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Databases
Peer reviewedBailey, Charles W., Jr. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes nine categories of library automation systems intended for direct use by library patrons: catalog information systems; electronic information systems; information presentation systems; instructional systems; consultation systems; information services and delivery systems; conferencing systems; integrative systems; and user computing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Expert Systems, Information Networks, Information Services
Peer reviewedGilbert, J. D. – Information Services and Use, 1993
Discusses virtual libraries, i.e., library services available to users via personal computers; considers the issues of technological development, user demands, and organizational response; and describes progress toward virtual libraries in the Netherlands, including networks, online systems, navigation tools, subject classification, coordination…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Networks, Costs, Foreign Countries
Canadian Association for Information Science, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1984
Seventeen papers from the 1984 annual conference of the Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS) are presented in four broad topic areas. The first group, which focuses on changing roles in information access, includes the keynote address by Charles Meadow, "Integrating Access to Information Utilities: Promises, Problems, and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Databases, Futures (of Society)
Khalil, Mounir A.; Katz, Suzanne R. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Presents a selective annotated bibliography of 61 items that deal with topics related to document delivery, including networks; hypertext; interlibrary loan; computer security; electronic publishing; copyright; online catalogs; resource sharing; electronic mail; electronic libraries; optical character recognition; microcomputers; liability issues;…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Electronic Libraries
Download full textSmith, Peter, Ed. – 1998
Topics addressed by the papers including in this proceedings include: multimedia in the classroom; World Wide Web site development; the evolution of academic library services; a Web-based literature course; development of a real-time intelligent network environment; serving grades over the Internet; e-mail over a Web browser; using technology to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
