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Learn, Larry L. – Library Hi Tech, 1988
This overview of network-related technologies covers network elements, analog and digital signals, transmission media and their characteristics, equipment certification, multiplexing, network types, access technologies, network architectures local-area network technologies and attributes, protocols, internetworking, fiber optics versus satellites,…
Descriptors: Information Networks, Information Technology, Telecommunications

Perry, Dennis G.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Reviews the development and growth of the ARPANET, a wide-area packet switching network initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1969. Evolution of the ARPANET into the DARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) Internet in the 1970s and current uses of the internet are discussed. (16 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Information Networks, Information Technology, Telecommunications

Haworth, Cathy – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Describes 48 journals and services of significant value for maintaining current awareness of trends and developments in telecommunications under following headings: Telecommunications Policy, General Telecommunications Industry and Market Information, International Communications, Law and Legislation, Bibliographies, Data Communications,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Networks, Periodicals, Policy

Learn, Larry L.; Carpenter, George L. – Library Hi Tech, 1988
This overview of the OCLC telecommunications network discusses: its scope and applications, user demographics, the system architecture, access, costs, protocols, maintenance, vendor relationships, performance data, and network engineering. (13 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Costs, Information Networks, Telecommunications

Oliver, Dennis – Library Hi Tech, 1983
History of electronic mail services (EMS) includes characteristics and potential. Factors to consider in selecting an EMS and means of communicating with different types of systems are discussed with emphasis on software for personal equipment and use of an interconnection service agency. Features of International Electronic Mail Services, Inc.,…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks, Information Services, Information Systems

Sessions, Judith; Haworth, Cathy – Library Hi Tech, 1983
This 41-item annotated bibliography concentrates on literature sources on cable television currently published (periodicals) or generally published during past three years (books) noting publisher information and coverage. Selected journal articles, including several pre-1980 citations, are included without annotations. (EJS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Cable Television, Information Sources

Denenberg, Ray – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Discusses the need for standards allowing computer-to-computer communication and gives examples of technical issues. The seven-layer framework of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model is explained and illustrated. Sidebars feature public data networks and Recommendation X.25, OSI standards, OSI layer functions, and a glossary.…
Descriptors: Diagrams, Information Networks, Information Systems, Models

Denenberg, Ray – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Vendors implementing Standard Network Interconnection (SNI) protocols for computer to computer communications can now test their implementation against the Linked Systems Project/SNI Test Facility developed by Library of Congress. The facility is intended to verify correct functioning of SNI protocols for Open System Interconnection (OSI) layers.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Methods, Information Networks, Information Systems

Richards, David; Lerche, Carol – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Discusses current RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) communications technology and motivations for change. Goals, topology, hardware, software, and protocol, terminal wiring, and deployment are considered. Sidebars provide a diagram of the current RLIN communications technology and describe the integrated RLIN network. (one reference)…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Higher Education, Information Technology, Library Networks

Trudell, Libby – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Compares two major types of electronic mail systems--node-to-node networks (messages are sent directly from one terminal to another with functions handled locally at each node) and computer based message systems (terminals communicate directly with host computer using access to functions of large computer). Information sources are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Information Networks, Information Systems, Input Output Devices

Koenig, Michael – Library Hi Tech, 1984
This article examines fiber optic technology, explains some of the key terminology, and speculates about the way fiber optics will change our world. Applications of fiber optics to library systems in three major areas--linkage of a number of mainframe computers, local area networks, and main trunk communications--are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Networks, Library Automation, Library Science

Bell, Gordon – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Summarizes the recommendations of the Computer Network Study Planning Group formed by the Office of Science and Technology Policy under the provisions of PL99-383 to study the networking needs of the nation's academic and federal research computer programs. The benefits and importance of the recommended National Research Network are discussed.…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Information Networks, National Programs, Needs Assessment

Porter, Peggy – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Offers suggestions for etiquette or rules of conduct when using electronic mail systems (EMS) based on experience utilizing EMS for intraorganizational communication in Carnegie-Mellon University Libraries. Transfer of information, democratization of workplace, antisocial abuse, access and learning, privacy, accounts, salutations and conclusions,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Networks, Information Systems

Brownrigg, Edwin; Butler, Brett – Library Hi Tech, 1990
This proposed project would define standards to describe in machine-readable format the information needed to create electronic "books" in a standard communications format. Proposed formats (employing the MARC structure) could be used to convert printed works to electronic forms or create original works in electronic format, and thus…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Library Automation

Persky, Gail; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Provides detailed description of New York University's (NYU) Bobst Library Local Area Network (LAN), which was designed and implemented by Geac Computers International technical personnel and NYU library systems staff. Definitions of terminology, why the library installed a LAN, planning, network installation, and the LAN configuration and…
Descriptors: Charts, College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Automation