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Main Author: Barker, Philip
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1992
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ448983
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Table of Contents:
  • Electronic Books and Libraries of the Future. Barker, Philip Books Electronic Publishing Encyclopedias Futures (of Society) Hypermedia Information Dissemination Information Retrieval Library Role Models Optical Data Disks Discussion of electronic books utilizing CD-ROM technology presents a taxonomy that contains 10 classes of electronic books. Development models, design techniques, and access stations are discussed; and several examples of electronic books, including encyclopedias, information dissemination/retrieval services, educational products, and a thesis publication system are described. Future directions and new roles for libraries are considered. (23 references) (MES)