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The virtual library: Coming of ageWith the high speed networking capabilities, multiple media options, and massive amounts of information that exist in electronic format today, the concept of a 'virtual' library or 'library without walls' is becoming viable. In virtual library environment, the information processed goes beyond the traditional definition of documents to include the results of scientific and technical research and development (reports, software, data) recorded in any format or media: electronic, audio, video, or scanned images. Network access to information must include tools to help locate information sources and navigate the networks to connect to the sources, as well as methods to extract the relevant information. Graphical User Interfaces (GUI's) that are intuitive and navigational tools such as Intelligent Gateway Processors (IGP) will provide users with seamless and transparent use of high speed networks to access, organize, and manage information. Traditional libraries will become points of electronic access to information on multiple medias. The emphasis will be towards unique collections of information at each library rather than entire collections at every library. It is no longer a question of whether there is enough information available; it is more a question of how to manage the vast volumes of information. The future equation will involve being able to organize knowledge, manage information, and provide access at the point of origin.
Document ID
19940032830
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hunter, Judy F.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Cotter, Gladys A.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD, International High Speed Networks for Scientific and Technical Information
Subject Category
Documentation And Information Science
Accession Number
94N37338
Distribution Limits
Public
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