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Research on Intellectual Property Right Problems of Peer-to-Peer Networks.
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Dong, Ying; Li, Mingshu; Chen, Meizhang; Zheng, Shengli – Electronic Library, 2002
Discusses digital intellectual property rights relating to peer-to-peer networks, using Napster as an example. Suggests anti-piracy solutions to prevent litigation and considers how libraries can develop potential service models using peer-to-peer networks, including the development of personal libraries on the Internet, interlibrary loan,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries, Intellectual Property, Interlibrary Loans
Telecommunications Tutorial, Part 4: Software, Networks and File Transfers.
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Cawkell, A. E. – Electronic Library, 1990
Discusses telecommunications between computers and terminals and the software needed to transfer information files between computers. Technical management of computers and telecommunications in libraries is considered, computer networks are discussed, and a glossary of terms encountered in computer communications is presented. (Six references)…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Data Processing
OCLC's Linking Strategy: Internet and NREN.
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Electronic Library, 1992
Summarizes OCLC's linking strategy for national networks, i.e., the Internet and the National Research and Education Network (NREN). The telecommunications environment for libraries is discussed and aspects of network links are considered, including governance, performance/support, economics, and future developments. Planning strategies for…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Global Approach
Internet Cruising with the Internet Hunt.
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Gates, Rick – Electronic Library, 1993
Describes the Internet Hunt, a game designed to challenge and inform librarians about information sources available on the Internet. The use of telnet, and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) are described, and the results of the first Internet Hunt are provided. (EA)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Electronic Publishing, File Transfer Protocol
NCSU Digitized Document Transmission Project: Improving Access to Agricultural Libraries.
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Casorso, Tracy M. – Electronic Library, 1992
Describes objectives and technical design of the NCSU (North Carolina State University) Digitized Document Transmission Project, a collaborative project among the NCSU libraries, the National Agricultural Library, and 11 land grant university libraries, which is exploring issues involved in developing network-based document delivery systems for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Cooperative Programs
Walls around the Electronic Library.
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King, Hannah – Electronic Library, 1993
Questions the wisdom of permitting visions of the electronic library to drive budgets and strategic planning. Social and economic realities limiting user access to information, new roles for librarians, and models that guide management of information resources and services by real librarians for real users are discussed. A proposed action agenda…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Budgets, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries
Networks, Libraries and Information: Priorities for the UK.
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Electronic Library, 1993
Outlines key issues identified by the United Kingdom Office for Library Networking in developing a national policy and strategy for library and information networking, including awareness; resource organization; relationships and representation; standards; development of network tools; cooperation; national library role; rights of information…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Continuing Education, Cooperation