Public Libraries And The Internet

Author : Mark Y. Herring
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0786453931

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FoolÕs Gold by Mark Y. Herring Pdf

This work skeptically explores the notion that the internet will soon obviate any need for traditional print-based academic libraries. It makes a case for the library’s staying power in the face of technological advancements (television, microfilm, and CD-ROM’s were all once predicted as the contemporary library’s heir-apparent), and devotes individual chapters to the pitfalls and prevarications of popular search engines, e-books, and the mass digitization of traditional print material.

Author : John Carlo Bertot Ph.D.,Charles R. McClure,Paul T. Jaeger
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781591587774

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Public Libraries and the Internet by John Carlo Bertot Ph.D.,Charles R. McClure,Paul T. Jaeger Pdf

This book is a timely and detailed exploration of the impact and issues of the Internet in public libraries and their implications for society, policy, and professional practice. Public Libraries and the Internet: Roles, Perspectives, and Implications explores the impact of the Internet and the expansion of the networked environment on U.S. public libraries through more than a dozen essays written by leading scholars and administrators. Notwithstanding the far-reaching changes wrought by the Internet, this is the first attempt to provide a comprehensive exploration of the subject over time and across areas of practice. This wide-ranging volume, edited by the authors of several national studies tracking the use and involvement of public libraries with the Internet since 1994, offers both description and assessment. It discusses the ways in which the roles and services of public libraries have changed as a result of the Internet and offers a perspective on the meaning and impact of these changes. Perhaps most critically, it also suggests possible futures and opportunities as public libraries continue to evolve in this networked environment.

Author : Charles R. McClure,John Carlo Bertot,Douglas Zweizig,United States. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Publisher : Washington, D.C. : U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Government publications
ISBN : MINN:31951D002793995

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Public Libraries and the Internet by Charles R. McClure,John Carlo Bertot,Douglas Zweizig,United States. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Pdf

Author : John Carlo Bertot,Paul T. Jaeger,Charles R. McClure
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781591587767

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Public Libraries and the Internet by John Carlo Bertot,Paul T. Jaeger,Charles R. McClure Pdf

This book is a timely and detailed exploration of the impact and issues of the Internet in public libraries and their implications for society, policy, and professional practice. Public Libraries and the Internet: Roles, Perspectives, and Implications explores the impact of the Internet and the expansion of the networked environment on U.S. public libraries through more than a dozen essays written by leading scholars and administrators. Notwithstanding the far-reaching changes wrought by the Internet, this is the first attempt to provide a comprehensive exploration of the subject over time and across areas of practice. This wide-ranging volume, edited by the authors of several national studies tracking the use and involvement of public libraries with the Internet since 1994, offers both description and assessment. It discusses the ways in which the roles and services of public libraries have changed as a result of the Internet and offers a perspective on the meaning and impact of these changes. Perhaps most critically, it also suggests possible futures and opportunities as public libraries continue to evolve in this networked environment.

Author : John Carlo Bertot,Charles R. McClure,Douglas Zweizig,United States. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Publisher : Washington : National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Computers
ISBN : UCR:31210024824615

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The 1996 National Survey of Public Libraries and the Internet by John Carlo Bertot,Charles R. McClure,Douglas Zweizig,United States. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Pdf

This 1996 National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) survey gathered data from a national sample of public libraries concerning the current level of public library involvement with the Internet. The purpose of this study was to: (1) provide policymakers, researchers, and library professionals with longitudinal data that measured changes in public library Internet involvement since the first survey in 1994; (2) identify costs for public library Internet services; and (3) identify issues and inform the policy debate concerning public library roles in the electronic networked environment. This final report is divided into three sections: Introduction; Study Results; and Progress and Issues. The introduction discusses the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Library Services and Construction Act/Library Services and Technology Act; intellectual property and the National Information Infrastructure; and an electronic federal depository library program. The second section discusses study methodology; public library demographics; accessing the Internet; the current state of public library Internet connectivity; Internet uses and public access services; and benefits to connecting to the Internet. The third section focuses on disparities; connectivity versus services; the goal of universal service; quality of network services; the life cycle of public library Internet development; and preparation for the next survey. Appendices include the survey instrument, survey alert, and cover letter, and information about the authors. (Contains 27 references, and 45 figures that present survey data.) (Author/AEF)

Author : Charles R. McClure,Paul T. Jaeger
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780838935767

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Public Libraries and Internet Service Roles by Charles R. McClure,Paul T. Jaeger Pdf

Charles McClure and Paul T. Jaeger speak to the ways in which the Internet has had more impact on public libraries than any other technology since the creation of the book. The issues presented are vital to library service, planning, evaluation, research and educationand most significantly how effectively libraries service the general public.

Author : Gordon Press Publishers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1996-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0849059232

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Public Libraries and the Internet by Gordon Press Publishers Pdf

Author : Charles R. McClure
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1994-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788113917

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Public Libraries and the Internet by Charles R. McClure Pdf

Publicly-supported community libraries are a critical component of the National information infrastructure (NII) initiative. This survey provides data about Internet connectivity for public libraries. 79 tables.

Author : Charles R. McClure,Etats-Unis. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science,John Carlo Bertot,Douglas Zweizig
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Computer networks
ISBN : OCLC:123242267

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Public Libraries and the Internet by Charles R. McClure,Etats-Unis. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science,John Carlo Bertot,Douglas Zweizig Pdf

Author : Charles R. McClure,John Carlo Bertot,John C. Beachboard,United States. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Publisher : Washington, DC : U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Computers
ISBN : MINN:31951D003709642

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Internet Costs and Cost Models for Public Libraries by Charles R. McClure,John Carlo Bertot,John C. Beachboard,United States. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Pdf

This report is the result of the statutory mandate by the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) to promote activities to extend the nation's library and information handling capability as essential links in the emerging global information infrastructure. In a study to inventory the challenges related to libraries' roles in the National Information Infrastructure (NII), it was discovered that libraries had difficulty identifying and describing specific Internet costs. The cost elements, models, and worksheets presented here are intended to serve as useful guides for public libraries and communities in planning Internet connections and services. Five representative connectivity models and seven broad cost categories are identified for use by public libraries planning Internet connectivity and services. The value of this study rests more with the development of cost models, worksheets, and cost categories than with the costs represented in this report. However, the representative costs illustrate the significant variations that are possible in planning the networking permutations and configuration available to the public library community. For example, an initial one-time cost of $1,475 and a recurring annual cost of $12,635, a public library can establish a minimal level of single-workstation, text-based Internet connection. A more sophisticated representative multimedia connectivity model is described involving multiple workstations at multiple locations for a one-time cost of $266,375 and a recurring annual cost of $154,220, indicating the wide variation in cost and connectivity possibilities. The findings are intended to provide a basis for extending the benefits of advanced information services to the nation through its 9,050 public libraries. Models are illustrated through 14 figures. Two appendices provide research methodology and glossary of Internet terms. (Contains 14 references.) (Author/MAS)

Author : Evalyn Leblanc
Publisher : Gazelle Book Services, Limited
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Internet access for library users
ISBN : 1631176668

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Access for All by Evalyn Leblanc Pdf

The rapid adoption of the Internet and computing technologies by all sectors of modern society has made them an indispensable part of our daily work and life. Access to these resources is taken for granted by public agencies providing services to the community, by those who conduct business and commerce, and by those who use them to stay current on public affairs and in touch with their families and friends on a daily basis. Yet not all individuals have consistent access to these resources. They may be unable to afford them, they may need basic training in how to use them, or they may be displaced from their normal access points. This book outlines research targeted at documenting, describing, and analyzing the impact internet and computers in public libraries have on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. It describes the characteristics of people who use public access computers and Internet connections, the types of use they engage in, and the impact that use has on their own lives, that of their families and friends, and the communities they live in. The book then continues to examine the effect of library characteristics and policies on public access computing use and impact, as a first step toward helping libraries understand how some of their services may be affecting the overall success of their efforts in providing public access services to their communities.

Author : Charles R. McClure
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1996-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788131826

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Internet Costs and Cost Models for Public Libraries by Charles R. McClure Pdf

Addresses the public library community's need for practical cost information related to Internet connectivity and services. It is not a "how-to" manual for connecting libraries to the Internet. The value of this study rests more with the development of cost models, worksheets, and cost categories that can assist public libraries to determine an appropriate type of Internet connectivity and service provision given the library's need. This study seeks to improve the knowledge base of information, not to offer a comprehensive treatment of the topic.

Author : Marylaine Block
Publisher : Information Today, Inc.
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1573871710

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Net Effects by Marylaine Block Pdf

The Internet is a mixed blessing for libraries and librarians. On the one hand, it provides opportunities to add services and expand collections; on the other, it increases user expectations and contributes to techno-stress. Today, the Net is challenging the librarian's ability to select, threatening the survival of the book, necessitating continuous retraining, presenting unique problems of access and preservation, putting new demands on budgets, and embroiling information professionals in legal controversies. In "Net Effects, Marylaine Block examines the issues and brings together a wealth of insights, war stories, and solutions. Nearly 50 articles by dozens of imaginative librarians--expertly selected and annotated by the editor--suggest practical and creative ways to deal with the range of Internet "side effects," regain control of the library, and avoid being blindsided by technology again.

Author : Holland, Barbara
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781799847434

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Emerging Trends and Impacts of the Internet of Things in Libraries by Holland, Barbara Pdf

Over the years, new IT approaches have manifested, including digital transformation, cloud computing, and the internet of things (IoT). They have had a profound impact on the population, including libraries. Many organizations can save on their IT budget by adopting these new approaches because they provide technology in easier ways, often at lower costs and to the benefit of users. Emerging Trends and Impacts of the Internet of Things in Libraries is a critical research publication that explores advancing technologies, specifically the internet of things, and their applications within library settings. Moreover, the book will provide insights and explore case studies on smart libraries. Featuring a wide range of topics such as smart technology, automation, and robotics, this book is ideal for librarians, professionals, academicians, computer scientists, researchers, and students working in the fields of library science, information and communication sciences, and information technology.

Author : Evalyn Leblanc
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Internet access for library users
ISBN : 163117665X

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Access for All by Evalyn Leblanc Pdf

The rapid adoption of the Internet and computing technologies by all sectors of modern society has made them an indispensable part of our daily work and life. Access to these resources is taken for granted by public agencies providing services to the community, by those who conduct business and commerce, and by those who use them to stay current on public affairs and in touch with their families and friends on a daily basis. Yet not all individuals have consistent access to these resources. They may be unable to afford them, they may need basic training in how to use them, or they may be displaced from their normal access points. This book outlines research targeted at documenting, describing, and analysing the impact internet and computers in public libraries have on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. It describes the characteristics of people who use public access computers and Internet connections, the types of use they engage in, and the impact that use has on their own lives, that of their families and friends, and the communities they live in. The book then continues to examine the effect of library characteristics and policies on public access computing use and impact, as a first step toward helping libraries understand how some of their services may be affecting the overall success of their efforts in providing public access services to their communities.