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Resource centre manual
Introduction: who needs information?
1. Planning a resource centre
2. Management and finance
3. Space, furniture and equipment
4. Developing the collection
5. Organising the information
6. ICT
7. Information services
8. Making links and promotion
9. Monitoring and evaluation
Definitions
Useful resources and further reading
Suggested reading on this section:
  • Health on the Internet ...more
  • Electronic access to the information in scientific journals...more
  • Beginners guide to the CDS-ISIS formatting language...more
  • From workplace to workspace: using email lists to work together...more
  • and more...

 

6. ICT - Computers, electronic communication and databases

6.1 Advantages of computers | 6.2 Choosing a computer
6.3 Hardware and software | 6.4 CD-ROMS
6.5 The Internet | 6.6 E-mail services
6.7 The World Wide Web | 6.8 Databases
6.9 Electronic resources | 6.10 Review of database programs


6. ICT: introduction

lady at computerThis section provides an introduction to computers and their use in resource centres.

Computer technology is changing rapidly. This section provides a general guide only. It is important to discuss needs with local computer suppliers and software developers and obtain up-to-date advice before purchasing any computer equipment.

 

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