Electronic Books and Libraries of the Future.

Barker, Philip

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ERIC Number: EJ448983

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Publication Date: 1992

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Electronic Books and Libraries of the Future.

Barker, Philip

Electronic Library, v10 n3 p139-49 Jun 1992

Discussion of electronic books utilizing CD-ROM technology presents a taxonomy that contains 10 classes of electronic books. Development models, design techniques, and access stations are discussed; and several examples of electronic books, including encyclopedias, information dissemination/retrieval services, educational products, and a thesis publication system are described. Future directions and new roles for libraries are considered. (23 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Books, Electronic Publishing, Encyclopedias, Futures (of Society), Hypermedia, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Library Role, Models, Optical Data Disks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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