Networking and Telecommunications for Information Systems
An Introduction to Information Networking
Steve Harries(Author)
Library Association Publishing
Published on 20. December 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-85365-919-8 (ISBN)
Description
In the 1990s computer networking is set to have a revolutionary impact on our lives. From the small local network to the international public network and telecommunications systems, the trend is towards the integration and globalization of information access and delivery. This book examines the development, current state and future plans of computer networking. It provides a basic introduction to the technical issues for each type of network, and its impact on the information activities of users and on the delivery of integrated information services which are illustrated by individual examples. The potential for multi-media information services over high bandwidth networks is examined through netwroking in the public domain, library and bibliographic networking and the development of open systems approaches to message transfer and document delivery.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Facet Publishing
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 147 mm
Width: 225 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85365-919-8 (9780853659198)
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Content
Part 1 Computer networking: basics of network communication; a typology of networks. Part 2 The development of services and systems: the development of telecommunications; the movement towards open systems. Part 3 Information networking: message transfer systems; the development of library networking; document transfer and delivery; community and public service networking; networking education and research; network information management tools; the future of networking. Appendix A: some facilities in JANET network. Appendix B: sources of information on Internet resources. Appendix C: glossary of technical terms.