The Education Function in a Digital Library Environment: A Challenge for College and Research Libraries.

Kibirige, Harry M.; DePalo, Lisa

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ERIC Number: EJ641520

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Education Function in a Digital Library Environment: A Challenge for College and Research Libraries.

Kibirige, Harry M.; DePalo, Lisa

Electronic Library, v19 n5 p283-95 2001

Relates the results of pilot studies of Internet use in academic libraries to the education of users in a digital library environment. Interviews users and information professionals and reveals a need to develop user education programs that emphasize types of digital collections, interfaces, hardware and software requirements, and telecommunications access modes. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education, Internet, Interviews, Library Collections, Library Instruction, Pilot Projects, Telecommunications, User Needs (Information), Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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