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100 1 _aPolly, Jean Armour
245 1 0 _aSurfing the Internet: An Introduction :
_bVersion 2.0.2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1993
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 1993-01-01
520 _a"Surfing the Internet: An Introduction" by Jean Armour Polly is a non-technical guidebook written in the early 1990s, specifically 1992, during the burgeoning days of internet connectivity. The book addresses the topic of internet communications, focusing on how libraries and librarians can utilize the vast resources of the internet to enhance their services and foster communication within the scholarly community and beyond. The content of the book serves as a primer for readers interested in understanding the potential of the internet as a tool for information sharing and exchange. It elaborates on various internet services, including electronic mail, discussion lists, and electronic journals, all while highlighting the evolving nature of networking and digital communication. Polly shares anecdotes from her experiences on the internet, illustrating its global reach and the unique virtual connections formed across geographic boundaries. The book emphasizes both the practical aspects of using the internet for research and communication, as well as its role as an equalizer that breaks down barriers in information access and social interactions. Overall, it invites readers to embark on their own internet journeys, encouraging exploration and active participation in this new digital landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInternet addresses -- Directories
653 _aComputer network resources -- Directories
653 _aElectronic mail systems -- Directories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49
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