Transforming the Reference Collection:

Safford, Barbara Ripp

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ERIC Number: EJ539712

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Transforming the Reference Collection: "The Electric Library" (TM).

Safford, Barbara Ripp

School Library Media Activities Monthly, v13 n7 p41-43 Mar 1997

Describes "The Electric Library" (TM), a database (which can be searched via an Internet connection) designed to assist schools, librarians, and parents with information retrieval. Discusses technical and logistical benefits, the problem of selected and limited resources, and cost issues. Provides a sample debate topic exercise using "The Electric Library." (AEF)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Electronic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Sources, Internet, Libraries, Library Collection Development, Problems, Reference Materials, School Libraries

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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