Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at social networking aspects of Web 2.0 and how they might relate to libraries and library education. Design/methodology/approach – The paper looks at The 23 Things, a focus of the Public Library of Charlotte and Meckenburg County in North...

Purpose – Some public libraries have experimented with selling withdrawn books via online auction sites, but there has been little exchange of information about the benefits of this and whether it is a practice other libraries could follow. This paper aims to address this issue....

The information highway is changing our society in very dramatic ways. Argues that state libraries need to make it a priority item on their agendas. They need to provide leadership, promote collaboration and provide empowerment for local libraries. Observes that these three key elements,...

Describes the origin, development and evolution of Nebrask@ Online, a computer‐based electronic information and communication service, created by the Nebraska Library Commission. The 1991 Nebraska Information Partnerships Conference led to new alliances involving the Library Commission and the...

Describes the benefits of a low‐cost digital library server using an electronic mail interface. Suggests hardware and software configurations. Outlines a hypothetical budget and cost analysis for the first year of operation. Recommends a possible upgrade path. Suggests a “486” computer and...

The migration to electronic information strains tight budgets for public and academic libraries. The unfunded mandate by the United States federal government to provide free access to electronic information requires patience, creativity and a new way of thinking about information delivery in the...