Overview
In a world characterized by rapidly advancing
technology, America's public libraries are championing the rights of the
individual to
equitable access to information through
electronic community networks. A key feature of these networks is community
information. (more...)
Project
News Release
(October 2000) Researchers at the University
of Michigan and the University of Washington Will Evaluate Digital Community
Information Services in Public Libraries
Project
News Release
(January 1999) "Help-Seeking in an Electronic
World" is a research and demonstration project funded by a $189,026 National
Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
This two-year study is being conducted by Dr. Joan C. Durrance (University
of Michigan) and Dr. Karen E. Pettigrew (University of Washington), who
are investigating the role of librarians in assisting users with finding
community information over the Internet. (more...)
Methodology
A summary of research techniques employed
on the Help-Seeking in an Electronic World Project.