People Talking to People: Making the Most of Internet Discussion Groups.

Robinson, Kara L.

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ERIC Number: EJ516625

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Publication Date: 1996

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People Talking to People: Making the Most of Internet Discussion Groups.

Robinson, Kara L.

Online, v20 n1 p26-30,32 Jan-Feb 1996

Describes two electronic conferences (e-conferences) available on the Internet: e-mail-based discussion groups and Usenet news groups. Presents tips to help users of e-conferences increase the benefits of knowledge-sharing via these conferences. Sidebars present the largest library-related e-conferences, e-conferences gatewayed to Usenet, and an e-conference glossary. (JMV)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Discussion Groups, Electronic Mail, Information Networks, Internet, Listservs, Shared Library Resources, Telecommunications, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Book/Product Reviews; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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