Connecting Rural Public Libraries to the Internet: Project GAIN--Global Access Information Network.

McClure, Charles R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ491479

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Publication Date: 1994

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Connecting Rural Public Libraries to the Internet: Project GAIN--Global Access Information Network.

McClure, Charles R.; And Others

Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, p142-60 1994

Describes a project that assessed the impact of connecting rural public libraries to the Internet and the effect on librarians, local communities, and the larger Internet community. The evaluation approach, factors critical to project success, conclusions about public libraries and the Internet, and comments on the future of networked public libraries are presented. (23 references) (KRN)

Descriptors: Computer Networks, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Futures (of Society), Information Networks, Information Policy, Librarians, Library Research, Library Role, Policy, Public Libraries, Qualitative Research, Research Needs, Rural Areas, Success, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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