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Internet Access & Use
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "Google Generation" Is a Myth, Says New Research 
 This 2008 report, "commissioned by JISC and the British Library, counters the common assumption that the 'Google Generation' -- young people born or brought up in the Internet age -- is the most adept at using the web." Includes a summary of findings from the report ("Information Behaviour of the Researcher of the Future"), audio of a related speech, full text of the briefing paper, and supporting documents. From the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). http://www.jisc.ac.uk/news/stories/2008/01/googlegen.aspx Topics: Internet, Librarianship Last updated Apr 8, 2008 2003 Environmental Scan: Pattern Recognition
A report that examines "the significant issues and trends impacting OCLC, libraries, museums, archives and other allied organizations, both now and in the future. The scan provides a high-level view of the information landscape, intended both to inform and stimulate discussion about future strategic directions." Topics include the social landscape, economics, technology, and future frameworks. Executive summaries available in several languages. Includes webcasts based on this report. From the Online Computer Library Center, "a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization." http://www.oclc.org/reports/2003escan.htm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Feb 10, 2005 ALA Washington Office Submits Report to Obama-Biden Transition Team
Page for the December 2008 American Library Association (ALA) report "Opening the 'Window to a Larger World,' Libraries' Role in Changing America." The report discusses broadband and telecommunications policy, school libraries, library funding, access and transparency in government, access and civil liberties issues (including USA PATRIOT Act provisions), literacy and lifelong learning, and copyright. http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2008/december2008/wotransitionteam.cfm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Mar 26, 2009 Blood at the Source: Research Tips for Mystery Writers
"This selective guide is more about how to get the most out of libraries and the Web than about specific sources." Includes information about using libraries, Internet research, and "getting the most out of reference librarians." From librarian and mystery author Barbara Fister. http://www.barbarafister.com/BloodattheSource.html Topics: Communications, English Language, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Writing Last updated Jun 21, 2003 The Children's Internet Protection Act: The Recent District Court Decision in Context, for Librarians and Library Patrons
In simple question-and-answer format, this article reviews practical implications for public libraries about "the gist of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) decision." From lawyer and former librarian Mary Minow, for the Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX) site. http://www.llrx.com/features/cipa.htm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Social Issues Last updated Mar 7, 2005 Do Libraries Matter? The Rise of Library 2.0
November 2005 white paper about "Library 2.0 ... a concept of a very different library service that operates according to the expectations of today's library users. In this vision, the library makes information available wherever and whenever the user requires it," often through online applications. From a "provider of products and services for public and academic libraries in the UK and Ireland." Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.talis.com/applications/downloads/white_papers/DoLibrariesMatter.pdf Topics: Librarianship Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Do Libraries Matter: On Library & Librarian 2.0
November 2005 blog entry on the American Library Association (ALA) TechSource site relating to a white paper about "Library 2.0," which proposes "improving library services for the future via social software and some forward-thinking about library users." This entry discusses topics such as "the library has no barriers," "the library invites participation," and "the library uses flexible, best-of-breed systems." Includes links to related postings and materials. http://www.techsource.ala.org/blog/2005/11/do-libraries-matter-on-library-librarian-20.html Topics: Librarianship Last updated Jan 9, 2008 Ex Libris: A Weekly E-zine for Librarians
This free weekly column, by reference librarian Marylaine Block (best known for her weekly mailing of best-pick websites, "Neat New Stuff"), addresses the Internet, computers, databases, people, and current events. Service ended in 2008, but archived material is available through the subject index to past issues. http://marylaine.com/exlibris/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Internet, Librarianship, Magazines, Media, Media, Social Science Last updated Jun 16, 2009 First Monday - f ¡ ® s T - m o ñ d @ ¥
"One of the first openly accessible, peer–reviewed journals on the Internet, solely devoted to the Internet." Sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago Library. http://www.uic.edu/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/ Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Magazines, Social Science Last updated Nov 26, 2007 iLibrarian
This blog offers "[n]ews and resources on Library 2.0 and the information revolution." View posts back to early 2007 on topics such as copyright, gaming, mashups, social networking, and privacy. Written by reference librarian Ellyssa Kroski for the Online Education Database (OEDb). http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/ Topics: Librarianship Last updated Feb 3, 2009 Infopeople Project
Excellent site for information on providing public access to the Internet in libraries. This training site provides workshops for California's library staff (and has materials from past workshops); how to pages on topics of interest such as bookmarks management, efficient browser use, filtering options, time-out software solutions,: Internet searching guides; and information about the project, which is funded through the California State Library from federal Library Services and Technology Act funds. http://infopeople.org/ Topics: Internet, Librarianship Last updated Sep 27, 2002 Information Searches That Solve Problems
This December 2007 survey found that people who "have faced one of several common government-related problems in the past two years are more likely to consult the internet than other sources" and "members of Gen Y [age 18-30] are the leading users of libraries for help solving problems and in more general patronage." Features highlights of survey findings, the full report and questionnaire, and the press release. From the Pew Internet and American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2007/Information-Searches-That-Solve-Problems.aspx Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarianship Last updated Oct 6, 2009 InterConnections
Survey result from the 2008 "IMLS National Study on the Use of Libraries, Museums and the Internet." The study concludes that "the amount of use of the Internet is positively correlated with the number of in-person visits to museums and has a positive effect on in-person visits to public libraries." Includes analysis, and data charts and graphs. From the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and two universities. http://interconnectionsreport.org/ Topics: Librarianship, Museums Last updated Mar 25, 2008 Library Science Jeopardy
OK all you librarians and library fans out there--this game site will truly test your knowledge of libraries! Developed and maintained by library school students at the University of Maryland. http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~aubrycp/project/jeopardy.html Topics: Games & Puzzles, Internet, Librarianship, Social Science Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
The mission of OPLIN "is to ensure that all Ohio residents have fast, free public Internet access throughout the state, as well as the use of high-quality research databases not freely available on the World Wide Web. We [ Ohio's 251 independent local public libraries. The site provides contact information for over 250 Ohio public libraries served by OPLIN; resources for identifying snakes, flint artificats, and common trees of Ohio; and related links. http://www.oplin.org/ Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jul 5, 2004 On-Lion For Kids
The New York Public Library Web portal for children. It features links to sites by subject area (including reading and book lists) and about places to go and things to do in New York City. Also provides links to resources for parents and teachers, and book, movie, and music reviews written by children. http://kids.nypl.org Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Sep 7, 2004 Open WorldCat
Use Open Worldcat to "Google up" library books and other materials held by tens of thousands of participating libraries worldwide. A ZIP code finder helps identify nearest holdings. Includes a FAQ and a tutorial for libraries on providing deep links to your library's online catalog. (Deep linking allows Worldcat users to go directly from a Worldcat display into a library catalog.) Offers free Open Worldcat browser toolbars. From the nonprofit Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/open/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarianship Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources
A 290-page report about perceptions of libraries, based on extensive research conducted by OCLC in the summer of 2005. "The findings indicate that information consumers view libraries as places to borrow print books, but they are unaware of the rich electronic content they can access through libraries." Discusses the possible datedness of the library brand and provides public comments. The report is downloadable for free in whole or in part (a bound paper version is available for purchase). http://www.oclc.org/reports/2005perceptions.htm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Dec 7, 2005 Pew Internet & American Life Project: Libraries
This page collects research and publications from the Pew Internet & American Life Project pertaining to libraries. Some of the topics include social networking, the role of libraries in the digital age, and libraries and Web 2.0. Browse by date or by content types such as commentary, presentations, and reports. From the Pew Research Center. http://www.pewinternet.org/topics/Libraries.aspx Topics: Librarianship Last updated Apr 13, 2009 Public Libraries & the Internet
This study tracks "the level of involvement, key issues, trends, and other aspects of public library Internet use." The website includes the full text of these studies that started in 1997, covering topics such as public Internet access, Internet connectivity and networked services, public libraries and the 2006 hurricanes, and wireless access. From the Information Use Management & Policy Institute, part of the College of Information at Florida State University. http://www.ii.fsu.edu/Solutions/Public-Libraries-The-Internet Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study
Compilation of publications for "a three-year project that builds on the longest-running and largest study of Internet connectivity in public libraries. The study will assess public access to computers, the Internet and Internet-related services in U.S. public libraries, as well as the impact of library funding changes on connectivity, technology deployment and sustainability in FY2007-2009." Includes reports, questionnaires, press materials, and more. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/plftas/pullibfunandtechaccstudy.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated May 6, 2008 Purchase of Blocking Software by Public Libraries is Unconstitutional
Analysis "intended for use by free speech advocates to oppose the installation of blocking software such as Cyberpatrol, Surfwatch, NetNanny or Cybersitter in public libraries." Written by an attorney, and "revised November 9, 1997." From the Ethical Spectacle. http://www.spectacle.org/cs/library.html Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Social Issues Last updated Sep 12, 2005 Sailor: Maryland's Public Information Network
"Sailor is a project of Maryland Public Libraries that leverages Internet technology to facilitate Maryland resident access to information anywhere, anytime at no charge." Provides annotated links to events in the state, the arts, employment, government and law, health, history, libraries, residence, science, social services, and city, county, and regional sites. http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/ Topics: Internet, Librarianship Last updated Jul 26, 2005 Survey of Internet Access Management in Public Libraries
This June 2000 report "presents findings from a national survery of public libraries to acquire information about how libraries are managing various aspects of public Internet access." From the Library Research Center, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois. Prepared for the American Library Association. Opens directly into a PDF file. http://lrc.lis.uiuc.edu/web/internet.pdf Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Social Issues Last updated Aug 22, 2005 The USA PATRIOT Act and Patron Privacy on Library Internet Terminals
Library law consultant Mary Minow discusses the impact on libraries of the Patriot Act and defines the Act in easy-to-understand language. Includes a bibliography and related links. http://www.llrx.com/features/usapatriotact.htm Topics: Internet, Law by Subject, Librarianship Last updated Jun 14, 2005 |
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