Inter-network - worldwide system of electronic communications through connected computer networks that use a set of protocols called TCP/IP. The World Wide Web is part of it.
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Do libraries archive mailing lists as part of their collection?
This question follows the recent question on collecting threads on internet forums and archiving microblogging: do libraries actually collect, catalogue, and archive mailing lists? Thre are throusands ...
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How are libraries making use of Google+?
Google+ is a relative newcomer to the social media scene, and offers some interesting functionality for sharing and connecting with users and a broader community. Where as Twitter and Facebook are ...
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Default Settings for Library Public Computers
How does one ensure patron privacy on library public computers which will be shared by several people every day? Are there a standard set of defaults, or guidelines to assist in selecting defaults, ...
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What are important resources or information to highlight on a library website?
My library's website is in need of updating. We're looking to highlight important resources, services & information. What items should be on a library website? What should be most visible ...
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How would Stack Exchange itself be catalogued and archived by libraries? [closed]
Would there be a DOI-like system used? Or would something else be used?
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What attempts, if any, have been made to catalogue and archive threads on Internet forums?
There is a significant amount of useful information available on Internet forums, and it can be really frustrating when these forums get deleted and a huge amount of extremely useful information gets ...
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How are articles from news websites like Yahoo News, CNN, and Reuters catalogued and archived?
There are a lot of online-only articles on places like Yahoo News and Reuters, and they often get deleted after some period of time. This creates A LOT of dead links on the references section of ...
