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Direct linkCalamari, Cal – Teacher Librarian, 2009
As educational and research needs have changed, libraries have changed as well. They must meet ever-increasing demand for access to online media, subscriptions to archives, video, audio, and other content. The way a user/patron accesses this information has also changed. Gone are the days of a few hardwired desktops or computer carts. While…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, Research Needs, Academic Libraries, Telecommunications
Peer reviewedSiddiqui, Moid Ahmad – Science & Technology Libraries, 1996
Reviews the literature on local area network (LAN) installation and describes the installation of a CD-ROM LAN at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Saudi Arabia). Server evaluation and installation, access menu, user training, LAN licensing, campus-wide networking, the impact of networking, and future projects planned are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Literature Reviews
Behn, John; Kirsch, Robert – Book Report, 1992
Provides guidelines for selection of a local area network for a high school library and discusses network and equipment costs and computer requirements, including recommendations regarding monitors, printers, compact disk players, mouse devices, and computer architecture. A second article reviews new technology exhibited at a recent computer…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Costs, Evaluation Criteria
Elshami, Ahmed M. – 1996
In an era when patrons want access to CD-ROM resources but few libraries can afford to buy multiple copies, CD-ROM local area networks (LANs) are emerging as a cost-effective way to provide shared access. To help librarians make informed decisions, this manual offers information on: (1) the basics of LANs, a "local area network primer";…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Decision Making, Disk Drives
Eager, William – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1993
Discusses the use of multimedia for communication, information, and training in large organizations through local area networks and wide area networks. New applications for multimedia are reviewed; network design considerations are discussed; requirements for multimedia software are described; and system security is considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Hypermedia, Information Management
Guerette, Yvan – School Business Affairs, 1994
Local area networks are in 50%, soon to be 100%, of New Brunswick schools. Currently, the province is connecting the local networks to a regional area network that will link all the schools and the school district offices. All students and teachers will have Internet access. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Kibirige, Harry M. – 1987
This examination of the use of local area networks (LANs) by libraries summarizes the findings of a nationwide survey of 600 libraries and information centers and 200 microcomputer networking system manufacturers and vendors, which was conducted to determine the relevance of currently available networking systems for library and information center…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Retrieval, Library Networks, Library Research
Guderian, Ben – School Business Affairs, 2003
Describes how to increase school safety with the use of wireless local area networks and wireless telephones. (PKP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Local Area Networks, School Safety, Telecommunications
Peer reviewedWalter, Maarten P.; Malaney, Gary D. – College and University, 1991
A computerized transfer credit evaluation system designed for the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Boston campuses is described, focusing on system operation. The application software was designed for a local area network permitting multiple-user access but can run on a personal computer. Technical aspects of the hardware and software are…
Descriptors: College Credits, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computers
Peer reviewedKidwell, Mary Coyle – Electronic Library, 1987
Discusses the Mitre Corporation's implementation of OCLC's LS/2000 integrated library system using a local area network (LAN). LAN issues--requirements, equipment, reliability, growth, security, and traffic--are covered in general and as they relate to Mitre. Installation of the LAN/system interface and benefits and drawbacks of using a LAN for…
Descriptors: Library Automation, Local Area Networks, Special Libraries
Peer reviewedNelson, Kelly – IALL Journal of Language Learning Technologies, 1992
Suggestions are offered for planning a local area network (LAN) for language labs. Questions to ask, consultant selection, and LAN management are discussed. (two references) (LB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Language Laboratories, Local Area Networks, Office Automation
Bourque, Joseph H.; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1985
Three articles discuss: (1) a Montana State University pilot project utilizing a local area network for word processing; (2) an interdisciplinary arrangement between Purdue University's Electrical Engineering and English Departments which utilizes computers to teach writing to engineering students; and (3) whether computers should be used to teach…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Objectives, Educational Principles, Engineering Education
Lehrer, Ariella – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses some of the reasons why some schools are using their computers to form local area networks (LANs). Presents some low-cost alternatives to full-fledged networking systems. (TW)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs
Peer reviewedTeaching Exceptional Children, 1994
Basic information for teachers on using computer networks is offered, including local area networks; national and global networks; electronic mail; finding a connection (local bulletin board systems, college and university computer systems, and state and regional systems); and the Internet. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textCotton, Ira W., Ed. – 1978
The different technologies applicable to computer networks serving limited geographic areas, e.g., a single campus, factory, or office complex, are discussed in a number of short presentations made by active researchers and implementers in this field. Intensive discussion by participants in working sessions is reported for six topics: subnet…
Descriptors: Data Processing, Information Processing, Networks, Program Descriptions
