[FYI] IFLA Internet Discussion Group (August 31, 1997: Copenhagen, Denmark)

[Terry Kuny]

ANNOUNCEMENT: IFLA Internet Discussion Group

Third meeting to be held at 
the 63nd IFLA Council and General Conference, Copenhagen
31 August 1997, 10:00-12:00

The Internet Discussion Group was created at the 61st IFLA Council and
General Conference in Istanbul in 1995. Its purpose is

To provide a forum for exchanging ideas and information about the
introduction and support for the use of the Internet in libraries and by
library users; to further access to the Internet around the world,
especially in developing countries; to find ways for librarians to be more
active in the development of the Internet; and to develop ideas for
programs and projects related to this topic.

More information about the Discussion Group can be found at:

    http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/ifla/VII/dg/index.htm

Focus groups will examine the following areas:

- The Use of the Internet as a Reference Tool and User Education
- Design of Web Sites
- Public Libraries and the Internet
- Copyright and the Internet
- K-12 Libraries and the Internet
- Libraries as Information Service Providers
- Librarians' Role in Digital Data

as well as other topics. In addition, There will be opportunities to
discuss the Group's projects involving a collection of case studies of
libraries utilizing the Internet.

If you have any questions, contact:

Nancy R. John
Assistant University Librarian
University of Illinois at Chicago
Library
Post Office Box 8198
Chicago, IL 60680 USA
Internet: nrj at uic.edu

Edward J. Valauskas
Internet Mechanics
Post Office Box 87636
Chicago, IL 60680-0636 USA
Internet: ejv at uic.edu

Monica Ertel
Apple Computer, Inc.
Knowledge Systems Lab
Cupertino, CA 95014 USA
Internet: ertel at apple.com