Information technology in public libraries
This text covers recent developments in networked information provision in public libraries and elsewhere. With fully revised and updated statistical material, it identifies and evaluates variations and innovations in the use of electronic systems, including computer networks, in the UK public libra...
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| Language: | English |
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London
Library Association
1998
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| Edition: | 6th ed |
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Add Tag | Summary: | This text covers recent developments in networked information provision in public libraries and elsewhere. With fully revised and updated statistical material, it identifies and evaluates variations and innovations in the use of electronic systems, including computer networks, in the UK public library sector. The survey covers all areas of current activity and analyzes likely developments and approaches to IT planning and development in the future. Key areas covered in detail in this edition include: Internet database access; the World Wide Web; charging policies for the Internet; online public access catalogues; CD-ROM databases; IT for lifelong learning; community information; and library management systems. The text should be valuable to anyone wishing to be informed about the latest developments in IT in this sector, including public librarians, systems managers, local government officers, students of information studies, researchers in social and communications studies and publishers. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | 159 pages 30 cm |
| ISBN: | 1856042537 |
Information technologies in public libraries