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Merit: Who, What, and Why.
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Aupperle, Eric M. – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Looks back at the innovations/tribulations that went into the making of Merit Network, Inc., Michigan's pioneering Internet provider. Today, Merit is serving as the GigaPoP organization for its two current Internet2 members, Michigan State University and University of Michigan, and will provision a vBNS connection for Wayne State University.…
Descriptors: Background, Computer Networks, Consortia, Higher Education
The ICAAP Project, Part One: A Continuum of Security Needs for the CIC Virtual Electronic Library.
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Lavagnino, Merri Beth – Library Hi Tech, 1997
When the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), an academic consortium of 12 major teaching and research universities began implementing the Virtual Electronic Library, a Continuum of Security Needs list was created which outlines the security and authentication issues that must be addressed. The thirteen security items on the list are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Security, Consortia, Electronic Libraries
Dirt Road or Yellow Brick Superhighway? Information and Communication Technology in Academic Libraries of South Africa.
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Darch, Colin; Underwood, Peter G. – Library Hi Tech, 1999
Discusses information and communication technology in South African academic libraries in the context of the post-apartheid period which consists of a technologically sophisticated sector and an underdeveloped Third World Sector. Topics include academic library consortia; connectivity; information literacy; human resource development; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Apartheid, Consortia, Developing Nations
Virginia: Statewide and Community Connectivity and Resource Access Projects.
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Umberger, Sheila S. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Describes Virginia's statewide and community electronic resource access projects, including the Blacksburg Electronic Village, connected with Virginia Tech and the Internet; a public education network; a consortium of college and university libraries; the state library's digital initiative; and a cooperative library network. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Consortia, Electronic Libraries
OhioLINK-The Ohio Library and Information Network.
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Dowling, Thomas – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the design process for creating a Web site that provides access to services of OhioLINK (The Ohio Library and Information Network), a consortium of libraries from higher education institutions that developed an online union catalog. Goals for future development are also discussed, including electronic journals and user authentication.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Consortia, Design Requirements
Nebraska: Successes and Challenges.
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Wagner, Rod, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Provides examples of automation and connectivity initiatives that involve libraries in Nebraska. Highlights include the role of state government; Nebraska Online, an Internet-based information service for electronic communication; a public library cooperative automation project; a college library consortium; a library listserv; and the Nebraska…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Mediated Communication, Consortia, Government Role
New Mexico: Information Technology Initiatives.
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Watkins, Karen – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Discusses information technology initiatives in New Mexico that involve: a consortium of agencies, businesses, universities, and government offices; dial-up Internet access; access to government information; state educational technology plans; wiring institutions of higher education; two state networks; and tribal initiatives to improve…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Consortia, Dial Access Information Systems, Educational Technology