VINE: Volume 26 Issue 1
Table of contents
Electronic public information: an overview and checklist for EPI managers
Steve WilloughbyThe word ‘system’ is one which has insinuated itself into our language during the past decade: we have hi‐fi systems, teeth cleaning systems, lighting systems and, as recently…
Towards the cyber‐library? The experience of Hertfordshire Libraries, Arts and Information in the provision of electronic public information and library services
Andrew CrossWith words such as Internet and ‘Information Superhighway’ now firmly established in the vocabulary of many of the UK's population, there is an increasing expectation from the…
Public information systems: serving the wider community
Mark SpringthorpeUntil April 1995, Mark Springthorpe worked for Nottinghamshire County Council and was the Project Manager responsible for the implementation of County Contact, an electronic…
Edinburgh City Libraries' Capital Information System
Sally KerrIn May 1996, the City of Edinburgh Council received the Society of Public Information Networks — EPl Today award for excellence and innovation in electronic public information for…
Nurturing an electronic public information strategy in local government
Richard SteelThis article discusses the means of improving access to information through the use of information technology in local government. In industry, stories of how IT has been used…
Electronic public information and Europe: an electronic forum in support of transparency and openness in government
Rita Marcella, Susan Parker, Graeme BaxterThis article outlines the details of a British Library Research and Development Department funded project on the provision of European Union information in public libraries in the…
Government information and the role of the CCTA
Ruth FaggThe right choice of information technology can help to bring about major improvements in the presentation of information and delivery of services. This helps citizens to make…
Government information kiosks in the US and the Michigan Electronic Library
Susanna L. DavidsenWith the United States further along in terms of the use of IT for information provision, US information professionals have already addressed many of the issues that their UK…
Networking in public libraries: an update on the Public Library Millennium Bids and Project EARL
Philippa DobsonThe Internet may well come to provide many members of the public with their best chance of access to public information. This article serves to update readers on two different…
Internet or what?
John JupeIn this article John Jupe confronts the current situation in information exchange and presents strong views on the practical and moral issues surrounding the development of an…
When is a library not a library? When it is a cafe
Mark KerrMark Kerr is one of the new generation of information professionals who straddles the dual services of library provision and Internet cafe. This article represents some of his…
Legal issues for providers of electronic information services
Paul SturgesThe organisers of the annual Electronic Public Information Provision seminar at Loughborough University regularly ask participants about the topics they would wish to be included…