[10797] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Introducing Internet in the Public Library
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Thu Nov 7 20:30:09 1996
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 1996 17:36:49 -0600 (CST)
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
To: Multiple recipients of list PACS-L <PACS-L@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
As Information Services Librarian for a large public library (100 staff and
20 branches), I am responsible for both internet implementation and training
coordination. Given that:
1. Many studies and personal experience verify the aversion many women have
for technology;
2. The staff of the library is 90% female;
3. Circulation and reference staff are expected to become advocates and
facilitators of public internet use in their branches;
I am interested in the implications for internet introduction and staff
training.
I welcome your experiences and suggestions in resolving this conundrum and
will post a synopsis of results to the list.
Mike Currie
Information Services Librarian
Geelong Regional Library Service
Victoria, Australia
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~grls/
******************** 10 Parkside Cres., Torquay, Australia
*INTERNET SOLUTIONS* Ph.+61 52 614693 Mob. 019931585
*"Netting Geelong" * http://www.vicnet.net.au/~mcurrie/
******************** intersol.htm
