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The Michigan Electronic Library.
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Davidsen, Susanna L. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the Michigan Electronic Library (MEL), the largest evaluated and organized Web-based library of Internet resources, that was designed to provide a library of electronic information resources selected by librarians. MEL's partnership is explained, the collection is described, and future developments are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Sources
Using Bluestem for Web User Authentication and Access Control of Library Resources.
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Cole, Timothy W. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the security issues Bluestem, a Web authentication and access control system under development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is designed to resolve. Provides an overview of how Bluestem works and details how Bluestem is currently being used to control end-user access to bibliographic resources licensed by the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Security, Computer System Design, Higher Education
Schaffer Library Home Page: Structured Access to Library and Internet Resources.
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Connolly, Bruce; Golderman, Gail M; Le Clair, Annette – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the development of a Web site at Union College's (NY) Schaffer Library that was designed to provide access to library and Internet resources. Home page design as well as site design is discussed, features of the site are explained, and future expectations are considered, including the role of the library. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Design Requirements, Futures (of Society)
Providing Access to Unique Information Sources: A Reusable Platform for Publishing Bibliographic Databases on the Web.
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Jantz, Ronald C. – Library Hi Tech, 2000
Discussion of digital library projects at Rutgers University focuses on publishing bibliographic databases on the Web to provide access to information sources not likely to be published elsewhere. Describes the reusable technology platform concept, bibliographic platform architecture, metadata approach, data entry, and managing the process.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Electronic Libraries
Collection Development in Cyberspace: Building an Electronic Library Collection.
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Kovacs, Diane K.; Elkordy, Angela – Library Hi Tech, 2000
Discusses developing and implementing a collection plan for building Web-based e-libraries. The starting point for developing any collection plan is an assessment of the function of and need for an information collection and the audience it will serve. Discusses guidelines and practical strategies on where and how to find, identify, evaluate, and…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Sources, Internet, Library Collection Development
The Internet Scout Project.
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Calcari, Susan – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the Internet Scout Project which provides Internet users, particularly those in higher education, with current, selective, and well-annotated pointers to information about resources, network tools, and Internet news items. Offered through regular e-mail updates, titles include The Scout Report, The Scout Report Signpost, Net-Happenings,…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Electronic Publishing, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
EEVL: An Internet Gateway for Engineers.
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Kerr, Linda; MacLeod, Roddy – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Explains EEVL (Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library), a gateway to Internet resources in engineering that was developed to improve access to networked engineering information for United Kingdom users. Design and implementation of the Web site, classification of resources, evaluation, use statistics, marketing, and future possibilities are…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Classification, Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries