Chat Rooms and MOOs for *Scholarly* Communication

Gerry Mckiernan GMCKIERN at gwgate.lib.iastate.edu
Tue Nov 21 14:37:50 EST 2000


   In April 1999, I submitted the posting below on _Chat Rooms and MOOs for *Scholarly* Communication_ to various e-lists. I have re-done both ERIC and Library Literature searches in both databases and have yet to identify a relevant citations on the topic(s).

   Are MyWebColleagues aware of *any* literature on the topics or examples of the use of Chat Rooms and/or MOOs (or MUDs) by scholars?

   As Always, Any and All contributions, queries, questions, comments, cosmic insights are Most Welcome!

   Happy Turkey to All!

/Gerry McKiernan
MUDdy Librarian 
Iowa State University 
Ames IA 50011

gerrymck at iastate.edu 

       "How Can There be a Winner When The're Both Losers"

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   I am interest in identifying any and all studies, reports,
articles, books, etc. that describe/evaluate the use and/or
value of Chat Rooms and/or MOOs in Scholarly Communication.
I have searched ERIC and Library Literature but do not find
citations to the use of Chat Rooms and/or MOOS among scholars
as an adjunct to e-mail or e-conferences (e.g., listservs)
as additional forms of  electronic scholarly communication. [I *do* find citations to their use in education]

   Thanks!

/Gerry McKiernan
Theoretical Librarian
Iowa State University
Ames IA 50011

gerrymck at iastate.edu

  "The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent It!"  
                                         Alan Kay
 



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