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http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/focusareas/technology/libraryaccess/
Access, Internet, and Public Libraries Open in a new browser window
   A report to the Santa Clara County Libraries. Studies the issues involved in providing access to the internet in public libraries. Discusses a variety of possible solutions, including filtering, restricted access, blocking software in children's rooms, tr
   http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/focusareas/technology/libraryaccess/
http://archive.salon.com/21st/feature/1997/12/02feature.html
Are We Ready for the Library of the Future? Open in a new browser window
   Article from Salon Magazine theorizing that new technology in libraries is only more efficient if patrons can use it. Argues that the role of librarians now includes being teachers of technology.
   http://archive.salon.com/21st/feature/1997/12/02feature.html
http://www.ala.org/ala/olos/olosprograms/jeanecoleman/jeanecoleman.htm
Classism in the Stacks Open in a new browser window
   Transcript of a Sandford Berman lecture on library services to the poor. Includes a biography and abstract.
   http://www.ala.org/ala/olos/olosprograms/jeanecoleman/jeanecoleman.htm
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/fttn99/
Falling Through the Net Open in a new browser window
   Released July 8, 1999 by the US Department of Commerce, a series of three reports in the Falling Through the Net series on the telecommunications and information technology gap in the United States.
   http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/fttn99/
http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/innovate.html
Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries Open in a new browser window
   A sampling of new and interesting uses of the Web by libraries.
   http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/innovate.html
http://bpm.nlb-online.org/
Library Services for Visually Impaired People: a Manual of Best Practice Open in a new browser window
   Offers an online book which gives tips and advice for how librarians can best serve blind patrons.
   http://bpm.nlb-online.org/
http://web.mel.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=941&pathid=1566
MeL: Blind, Handicapped, and Disability Resources for Libraries Open in a new browser window
   Links to disabilities documents, library services examples, and other resources, from the Michigan Electronic Library.
   http://web.mel.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=941&pathid=1566
http://nnlm.gov/outreach/consumer/
NNLM - Consumer Health Manual Open in a new browser window
   Guidance for librarians in building and evaluating consumer health materials for their libraries' collections.
   http://nnlm.gov/outreach/consumer/
http://www.sellitwithsizzle.com/
Sell It With Sizzle Open in a new browser window
   Librarian Rhonda K. Kitchens offers deas, tip and hints for adult public library programs, events and outreach.
   http://www.sellitwithsizzle.com/
http://www.libraryinstruction.com/writing.html
Working with Campus Writing Centers: Opportunities for Cooperation Open in a new browser window
   Details how academic libraries can work with campus writing centers to improve service to patrons.
   http://www.libraryinstruction.com/writing.html

Last Updated: 2007-09-30 17:35:53