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The Internet public library: an intellectual history

Joseph Janes (Director, The Internet Public Library, School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Library Hi Tech

ISSN: 0737-8831

Article publication date: 1 August 1998

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Abstract

The ideas and work behind the Internet Public Library are described, from the original conception and initial set of projects through to current endeavors. Emphasis is given to questions asked about the nature of librarianship in a digital environment and projects and services that attempt to answer those questions.

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Janes, J. (1998), "The Internet public library: an intellectual history", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 55-68. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378839810303983

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited

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