The library and wired communities in rural areas.(Rural Libraries and Information Services)

From: Library Trends | Date: June 22, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Rural librarians can encourage community development and assure a future role for themselves by helping their communities use emerging telecommunications networking technologies. Some technologies becoming popular in rural areas and some potentially useful technologies are discussed.

ABSTRACT

The future of libraries in rural areas of the United States is tied to the future of the communities which they serve. As the telecommunications landscape continues to shift, these communities have opportunities to decrease their isolation, increase their connectedness, and affect the overall ...

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