Document (#13739)

Author

Pagell, R.A.

Title

¬The virtual reference librarian : using desktop videoconferencing for distance reference

Source

Electronic library. 14(1996) no.1, S.21-26

Year

1996

Abstract

Desktop videoconferencing, which brings together computing, multimedia and telecommunications, is one of many new technologies competing for attention. Videoconferencing is being used in corporations as a substitute for business travel and in academic instituions as the basis for distance learning. Reports the beat site testing, at the Center for Business Information and the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, a desktop videoconferencing system as a means of delivering a distance reference service, including consultation, documentation, and training and sharing of CD-ROM databases. Discusses the evaluative factors nacessary for the success of desk videoconferencing in a library or information centre

Theme

Informationsdienstleistungen

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