The Evolving Virtual Library
Visions and Case Studies
Published on 1. December 1994
Book
Hardback
175 pages
978-0-88736-890-5 (ISBN)
Description
An advanced trend in library automation is the development of virtual collections, aggregations of materials accessible electronically, but not necessarily located on-site. This text results from a session of the "Computers in Libraries 1993 Conference" and explores various libraries' experiences. It includes contributors from a range of libraries internationally who discuss their experiences in developing and enhancing electronic collections within the context of traditional library materials.
An advanced trend in library automation is the development of virtual collections, aggregations of materials accessible electronically, but not necessarily located on-site. This text results from a session of the "Computers in Libraries 1993 Conference" and explores various libraries' experiences. It includes contributors from a range of libraries internationally who discuss their experiences in developing and enhancing electronic collections within the context of traditional library materials.
An advanced trend in library automation is the development of virtual collections, aggregations of materials accessible electronically, but not necessarily located on-site. This text results from a session of the "Computers in Libraries 1993 Conference" and explores various libraries' experiences. It includes contributors from a range of libraries internationally who discuss their experiences in developing and enhancing electronic collections within the context of traditional library materials.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-88736-890-5 (9780887368905)
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Content
The Evolving Virtual Library: An Overview, Laverna M. Saunders, Maurice Mitchell; Linking K-12 Educators in Texas: Texas Education Network, Connie Stout; A Paradox for the Public Library, Bernard A. Margolis; Project Mercury: The Virtual Library Infrastructure at Carnegie Mellon University, Barbara Richards; The Internet at ASU: A Case Study in Networking, George S. Machovec; BUBL, The Bulletin Board for Libraries, Dennis Nicholson; Developing Access to Electronic Texts in the Humanities, Susan Hockey; Current and Future Trends in Network-Based Electronic Journals and Publishing, Michael Strangelove; Index.