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The Public-Access Computer Systems Review 8, no. 4 (1997)
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The Public-Access Computer Systems Review
Volume 8, Number 4 (1997) ISSN 1048-6542
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COMMUNICATIONS
Arne J. Almquist, Developing Crash-Resistant Electronic Services
Libraries' dependence on computers can lead to frustrations
for patrons and staff during downtime caused by computer
system failures. Advice for reducing the number of crashes
is provided, focusing on improved training for systems
staff, better management of library systems, and the
development of computer systems using quality components
which meet industry standards.
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Daniel Xiao, Pixey Anne Mosley, and Alan Cornish, Library
Services through the World Wide Web
Academic libraries continue to increase their offerings over
the World Wide Web. This article provides an overview of
the services offered by Texas A&M University's Sterling C.
Evans Library via the World Wide Web. Included are public
relations, instruction, searching capabilities, enhanced
communications, and exhibit options. Finally, the authors
address future applications of the World Wide Web in
academic libraries.
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COLUMNS
Casting the Net
Priscilla Caplan, To Hel(sinki) and Back for the Dublin Core
You've heard about metadata and the Dublin Core, but do you
know what's behind it? Priscilla Caplan provides the inside
scoop about the fifth Dublin Core Workshop. Her update
covers "DC Lite," current international projects utilizing
the Core, and the larger issues yet to be resolved.
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Editors-in-Chief
Pat Ensor and Thomas C. Wilson
University Libraries
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-2091
(713) 743-9762 and 743-9673
plensor@uh.edu and twilson@uh.edu
Associate Editor, Columns
Elizabeth A. Dupuis, University of Texas at Austin
Associate Editor, Communications
Andrea Bean Hough, University of Houston
Associate Editor, Production
Ann Thornton, New York Public Library
Associate Editor, Technical Support
Robert Spragg, University of Houston
Editorial Board
Ralph Alberico, University of Texas, Austin
George H. Brett II
Priscilla Caplan, University of Chicago
Steve Cisler
Walt Crawford, Research Libraries Group
Lorcan Dempsey, University of Bath
Nancy Evans, Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz
Stephen P. Harter, Indiana University
Charles Hildreth, University of Oklahoma
Ronald Larsen, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Clifford Lynch, Coalition for Networked Information
David R. McDonald, Tufts University
R. Bruce Miller, University of California, San Diego
Ann Okerson, Yale University
Mike Ridley, University of Guelph
Peggy Seiden, Skidmore College
Peter Stone
John E. Ulmschneider, North Carolina State University
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