[66] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Yes, it's yet another survey...
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Dennis Moser)
Thu Apr 23 13:04:27 1992
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1992 11:33:36 CDT
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L%UHUPVM1.BITNET@RICEVM1.RICE.EDU>
From: Dennis Moser <USERRC6B%UMICHUM.BITNET@RICEVM1.RICE.EDU>
To: Multiple recipients of list PACS-L <PACS-L@UHUPVM1.BITNET>
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I am a graduate student in Library Studies and am soliciting
responses to several questions that were raised in a recent
class discussion. With any luck, I will be able to supply a
report back about the comments that I receive, so if you wish
to receive my follow-up, please be sure to include either an
Internet return address or regular U.S. Postal address.
Please bear in mind that shorter answers mean less time on
line for me (and less damage to my mail budget!) All responses
are welcome, including additional questions you might have
about these issues. Please address responses to me, rather
than the LISTSERV where you see this. This questionnaire has
also been posted on VPIEJ-L.
The discussion goes as follows: We are increasingly talking
about libraries and other campus agencies serving as
'gateways' to an outside 'electronic world.' What roles are
libraries playing and what roles are computing centers
playing? Beyond being an electronic switching center, does
the computing center have a role to play? Is there any
service(s) that the computer center uniquely provides?
Alternatively, do the libraries have any unique services that
allow them to provide the gateway? Do you see any merging of
the roles?
Thanks for your comments. Again, please address responses to
me, rather than the LISTSERV where you see this.
Dennis_Moser@UM.CC.UMICH.EDU
or at
70253.2646@COMPUSERVE.COM
