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Peer reviewedKoskiala, Sinnikka; Huhtanen, Anni – Electronic Library, 1989
Describes a Delphi study in which Finnish experts predicted the extent of information technology use in libraries and information centers. Predictions are summarized in the areas of workstations; fax and electronic mail; videotex; print, electronic, and optical publishing; indexing and storage of sounds and images; speech recognition and scanning…
Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Foreign Countries, Information Centers, Information Services
Peer reviewedClausen, Helge – Electronic Library, 1991
Discussion of computer-mediated communication (CMC) focuses on the use of electronic mail (E-mail) in the information field. Topics discussed include human aspects of CMC; examples of E-mail use in libraries and information centers, including the Danish Science Park Network (DSPN); and the use of E-mail for personal information systems. (48…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Foreign Countries, Information Centers, Information Networks
Peer reviewedOvens, Cora S. H. – Electronic Library, 1991
Discusses the need for computer literacy for library staff. Computer applications in libraries and information centers are described; problems concerning computerization in libraries are discussed, including computer anxiety, differences in information retrieval methodologies, and user friendliness; and solutions to these problems are suggested,…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Literacy, Guides, Information Centers
Peer reviewedYeates, Robin – Electronic Library, 1986
Summarizes the nature and status of videotex, and describes current applications by libraries and information centers, including community information dissemination and information retrieval from bibliographic databases. Prospective uses of videotex and library applications are discussed as well as problems to be overcome before effective videotex…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Information Centers
