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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
The LISTSERV program on the BITNET computer network started as a simple mailing list program for electronic group communication. A revised version of LISTSERV now offers sophisticated new functions and help for users, including file-server functions. Problems with the revised version are noted, and computer commands are provided. (six references)…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Electronic Mail
Electronic Networking: Research, Applications and Policy, 1992
This fact sheet about the INTERNET Gopher, an information distribution system combining features of electronic bulletin board services and databases, describes information availability, gateways with other servers, how the system works, and how to access Gopher. Addresses and telephone numbers for additional information or news about Gopher are…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Electronic Mail
Dolan, Donna R.; Schumacher, John E. – Database, 1994
Discusses how to look for jobs via the Internet and online databases. Highlights include Internet sources for job information, including lists, gopher servers, online "Chronicle of Higher Education," College-Wide Information Systems (CWIS), and "America's Job Bank"; options without Internet access; where to list a resume; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Journals
Download full textWishnietsky, Dan H. – 1993
This brief information guide presents a model for developing a global classroom using computer-based technologies. The first chapter provides a working definition of global education and the reasons it is needed. Global networks enable students at all grade levels to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills to understand and guide their world.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Culture Contact, Curriculum Development
Kochmer, Jonathan – 1993
The purpose of this guide is to help computer network users get over the hurdle of new technologies. Every Internet user is different, but most network activities depend on the mastery of three basic skills: using electronic mail (e-mail) to communicate with other Internet users; logging in to remote computers with a service called Telnet, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Databases, Directories
