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Peer reviewedHollis, Deborah R.; Jobe, Margaret M. – Library Hi Tech, 1999
Discusses the role of librarians in not only providing but also creating resources to fit users' information needs and describes the development of a Web-based statistical abstract called "Colorado by the Numbers" that was developed at the University of Colorado at Boulder library to provide state socioeconomic data. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, Higher Education, Information Needs
Peer reviewedChiang, Katherine S.; Rieger, Oya Y. – Reference Services Review, 1995
Because the publication of census data on CD-ROM has expanded the capabilities of users, librarians need to consider issues involved in providing census and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services, selecting GIS software, and providing user support. (JMV)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Census Figures, Computer Software, Databases
Peer reviewedScott, Ralph Lee; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1994
Five articles describe specific Internet resources, including geoscience and science databases; economic and statistical information; the JANET (Joint Academic Network) Bulletin Board for Librarians; and White House communications. A sixth article describes how practical applications of Internet information create new roles for reference…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Databases, Earth Science
