Net-knitting: the library paradigm and the new environment

Derek Law; Tony McSean

Net-knitting: the library paradigm and the new environment

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Abstract

It is the purpose of this paper to argue that librarians have been blinded to its basic flaws by the gaudiness of the Internet and that we are confusing sources and resources. The Internet shows none of the features required for scholarly communication and whether or not we believe this will change, we should be developing models which offer electronic services as a viable and reliable resource.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 1998
Event	6th European Conference of Medical and Health Libraries - Utrecht, Netherlands Duration: 22 Jun 1998 → 27 Jun 1998

Conference

Conference	6th European Conference of Medical and Health Libraries
Abbreviated title	EAHIL Conference 1998
Country	Netherlands
City	Utrecht
Period	22/06/98 → 27/06/98
Other	Libraries without limits: changing needs, changing roles.

Keywords

Internet
electronic library
world wide web
WWW
medical libraries
scholarly communication

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