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Introduction.
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Olsen, Jan; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Introduces five articles on Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library by discussing the ideal research library; traditional and new models of the research library; how Mann Library is evolving to meet user expectations; and staff participation. Sidebar articles cover selected digital library projects, online primary journals, and a project…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Electronic Libraries, Electronic Text
The Many Roles of an Information Technology Section.
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Lynch, Tim – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Describes the functions of the Information Technology Section at Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library: (1) maintains and supports the library computer system; (2) develops software; (3) trains staff; (4) enables staff to make technical suggestions; (5) communicates library requirements to campus technical support unit; and (6) advises…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software Development
Technical Services and the Electronic Library: Defining Our Roles and Divining the Partnership.
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McCue, Janet; Zhang, Dongming – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Describes three projects that illustrate the range of activities in which Cornell University's Mann Library technical services staff participate, including developing an organizational framework for numeric and full-text databases and bibliographic information for electronic resources. Sidebar articles describe the staff's computer workstations…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Change, College Libraries, Electronic Journals
The Social Position of Electronic Text Centers.
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Engle, Michael – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Describes the development of an electronic text center in the Cornell University (New York) library. Discusses effects of spanning traditionally separate areas of the library, such as collection development, reference and instruction, information technology and support, and stack maintenance; staff skills needed; and the importance of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperation
The Electronic Library and Public Services.
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Barnes, Susan J.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Discusses the development of electronic libraries at Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library and elsewhere and presents an overview of changes in services and staff responsibilities needed to address user needs. Sidebar articles discuss Internet access to government information; changing staff roles; geographic information systems; the Mann…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Change Strategies, Databases