Library Link - http://www.mcb.co.uk/liblink

Apologies for cross-posting

Dear List Member,

I would like to draw your attention to the Library Link discussion forum.

Current discussions have been prompted by the MCB / Library Link workshop at
IFLA '98 entitled 'Electronic Publishing: Librarian and Publisher
Challenges, Now and Beyond 21st Century'. Since then the forum has received
numerous posting from all over the world, debating a number of topics, such
as:

- The value added role for future librarians and information professionals
- Networking issues
- Librarianship and the virtual library
- Electronic licensing
- The Internet and the developing world

Selected quotes from the postings include:

"The virtual library is a myth."

"...there will be fundamental changes in the distribution of research
results in the future."

"A widespread cannibalism is taking place..."

"...librarians should know exactly how the Internet behaves."

"Part of the librarians tasks could be performed as distance work or
tele-work."

If you have a issue that you thinks needs debating or a question that needs
answering then the Library Link discussion forum will give you access to the
views of hundreds of like-minded individuals.

To join the discussion go to the Library Link homepage
(http://www.mcb.co.uk/liblink) and follow the link that reads "discussion".
To receive postings from the discussion via e-mail, type your e-mail address
in the box provided and click on the "subscribe" button.

Library Link is a free online discussion and information forum for
Librarians and Information professional world wide. If you wish to join
Library Link then go to the homepage, follow the link that reads "join" and
fill in your details.

Yours,

Chris Keenan
Executive - Library Link



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