Browsing by Subject: Library
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Distance Education Students Speak to the Library: Here's How You Can Help Even More
Michelle M. Kazmer
Electronic Library Vol. 20, No. 5 (2002) pp. 395–400
Reports on a study of distance learning students in library and information science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that investigated what they need and want from library services... More
pp. 395-400
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Testing the Competition: Usability of Commercial Information Sites Compared to Academic Library Web Sites
Tiffini Anne Travis & Elaina Norlin
College & Research Libraries Vol. 63, No. 5 (2002) pp. 433–48
This usability study examines how students use electronic research libraries such as Questia, which has been designed to replace traditional libraries, and compares it with large university library... More
pp. 433-48
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Whose Good Old Days Are These? A Dozen Predictions for the Digital Age
Paula Kaufman
Journal of Library Administration Vol. 35, No. 3 (2001) pp. 5–19
Offers predictions for the future regarding the impact of the digital age on library collections and cooperation. Highlights include distance education and online resources; scholarly communication... More
pp. 5-19
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XML, TEI, and Digital Libraries in the Humanities
Tobin Nellhaus
portal: Libraries and the Academy Vol. 1, No. 3 (2001) pp. 257–77
Describes the history and major features of XML and TEI, discusses their potential utility for the creation of digital libraries, and focuses on XML's application in the humanities, particularly... More
pp. 257-77
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Flying First Class or Economy? Classification of Electronic Titles in ARL Libraries
Mary Dabney Wilson
portal: Libraries and the Academy Vol. 1, No. 3 (2001) pp. 225–40
Addresses the utility of classification in both current and future library applications and demonstrates the role librarians can play in enhancing public access to information available on the... More
pp. 225-40
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The Symbolic Meaning of Libraries in a Digital Age
Marlene Manoff
portal: Libraries and the Academy Vol. 1, No. 4 (2001) pp. 371–81
Discussion of society's interest in history and memory focuses on library preservation policies and practices. Topics include technology and electronic information taking precedence over printed... More
pp. 371-81
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From Sshh to Search Engine: Reference.net on the World Wide Web
Diane Nester Kresh
Information Technology and Libraries Vol. 20, No. 3 (2001) pp. 139–42
Describes the development of the Collaborative Digital Reference Service (CDRS) by the Library of Congress and partner libraries that provides professional reference service to users through an... More
pp. 139-42
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A Personalized Information Environment for Digital Libraries
Champa Jayawardana, K Priyantha Hewagamage & Masahito Hirakawa
Information Technology and Libraries Vol. 20, No. 4 (2001) pp. 185–96
Discussion of digital libraries focuses on the need for personalization capabilities so users can create their own personalized information environments. Highlights include material personalization... More
pp. 185-96
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Library Web Proxy Use Survey Results
Peter E. Murray
Information Technology and Libraries Vol. 20, No. 4 (2001) pp. 172–78
Outlines the use of proxy Web servers by libraries and reports on a survey on their use in libraries. Highlights include proxy use for remote resource access, for filtering, for bandwidth... More
pp. 172-78
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Legal Aspects of Internet Filtering in Public Libraries
Edward J. Elsner
Public Libraries Vol. 40, No. 4 (2001) pp. 218–22
Examines the legal issues surrounding Internet filtering in public libraries. Discusses First Amendment rights and responsibilities; recent court cases; legal problems with limiting Internet access... More
pp. 218-22
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So You Want To Do Virtual Reference?
Steve Coffman
Public Libraries Vol. 2001, No. 1 (2001)
Examines the practical details of setting up live online reference services in libraries. Topics include choosing software; differences between licensed and hosted applications; models used to... More
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The High-Tech and the Beautiful: Library Buildings, Digital Libraries, and the Future
Ellen D. Gilbert
Library Philosophy and Practice Vol. 3, No. 1 (2000)
Describes the new facilities at the New York Public Library, the British Library, and the National Library of France, including reference service, delivery time for books, and general ambience.... More
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Electronic Resources: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?
Bradley L. Schaffner
College & Research Libraries Vol. 62, No. 3 (2001) pp. 239–49
Examines the impact of electronic technology on libraries and scholarship. Focuses on some of the challenges of using electronic resources in research libraries, which include cost of acquiring... More
pp. 239-49
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Selection for Digital Conversion in Academic Libraries
Paula De Stefano
College & Research Libraries Vol. 62, No. 1 (2001) pp. 58–69
How do academic libraries set about creating a body of knowledge and begin to convert traditional print collections to a digital format in order to satisfy what today's researchers want? This... More
pp. 58-69
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Managing Meaning: Language and Technology in Academic Libraries
Daniel Coffey & Karen Lawson
College & Research Libraries Vol. 63, No. 2 (2002) pp. 151–62
Shows how new terminology related to technological advances has affected communication among library professionals through a literature review and a selective survey of administrators of... More
pp. 151-62
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Information Technology in the Virtual Library: Leadership in Times of Change
Stuart Glogoff
Journal of Library Administration Vol. 32, No. 3 (2001) pp. 59–80
Describes the impact of networked information technology environments on libraries, users, and library competitors, focusing on the leadership role of library administrators. Discusses the network ... More
pp. 59-80
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Technical Services: The 'Other' Reader Service
Christian M. Boissonnas
portal: Libraries and the Academy Vol. 1, No. 1 (2001) pp. 33–46
Discusses technical services as a reader service in academic libraries and suggests that the successful implementation of digital libraries needs a systems approach that crosses functional and... More
pp. 33-46
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Prelude to a Digital Music Library at the Pennsylvania State University: Networking Audio for Academic Library Users
Amanda Maple & Tona Henderson
Library Resources & Technical Services Vol. 44, No. 4 (2000) pp. 190–95
Describes the creation of a digital music library at Pennsylvania State University. Highlights include infrastructure, including hardware, software, and streaming technology; the digitization of... More
pp. 190-95
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Hybridity, Mutability, Multiplicity: Theorizing Electronic Library Collections
Marlene Manoff
Library Trends Vol. 48, No. 4 (2000) pp. 857–76
As electronic objects challenge categorical distinctions central to library organization, efforts are being made to integrate these hybrids and new forms into traditional library systems and to... More
pp. 857-76
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Lifelong Learning through Computer-Mediated Communication: Potential Roles for UK Public Libraries
Margaret Kendall
New Review of Libraries and Lifelong Learning Vol. 1 (2000) pp. 81–101
Computer-mediated communication (CMC) in public libraries can contribute to lifelong learning and social inclusion. Its use in libraries is hindered by concerns about privacy, limited resources,... More
pp. 81-101