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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1986
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ339100 |
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- Sending Them a Message: Electronic Bulletin Boards. LaRue, James Computer Oriented Programs Information Dissemination Information Networks Information Systems Library Role Library Services Man Machine Systems Online Systems Public Libraries Telecommunications This article discusses similarities between the local bulletin board system (BBS) and the public library. Highlights include components of the small BBS (system operator, host computer, "messaging" software, auto-answer device, connection to one or more phone lines); uploading and downloading; notes from the board; and the role of the librarian. (EJS)