The Network of Networks Project: electronic communications and CD‐ROM data storage ‐ some challenges for information delivery
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 1 June 1997
Abstract
Describes the Network of Networks project in Latin America, the objective of which is to improve access by the end‐user to existing information resources through an integrated approach to network support and development. Discusses its experiments with various information technologies including electronic communications, through AlterNex/Internet. Describes the use of electronic conferences to coordinate and discuss information services and product delivery, cooperative CD‐ROM production, marketing and information management. Anticipates the future use of CD‐ROM for full‐text document delivery.
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Citation
Ciurlizza, A. (1997), "The Network of Networks Project: electronic communications and CD‐ROM data storage ‐ some challenges for information delivery", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 13 No. 2, pp. 61-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650759710167320
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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