Internet Connections

This guide is for librarians and library patrons who are not already members of the Internet family of users. It provides: a snapshot of the networking services available at the time of publication; a discussion of the concepts and terms in use; and a bibliography of the notable guides that document the search techniques, navigational tools and information resources available. Designed to help the reader get started right away, the guide provides a general overview of the electronic service providers who offer some type of dial-up access to the Internet and the types of service available from them, along with pointers to other valuable sources of information for use in libraries.