TY - JOUR AB - The current and future applications and implications of the Internet within and for libraries are indicated. Aspects of the virtual library are considered, followed by the impact of the Internet on aspects of library holdings. Features of online access, including search engine performance, are noted and collection development effects pointed out. Security issues, including pornography and copyright are described, and finally future implications of the Internet for libraries, through home versus library use and discussion groups, and influences on the Internet of library science are discussed. VL - 49 IS - 9 SN - 0024-2535 DO - 10.1108/00242530010354029 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530010354029 AU - Moore Nick PY - 2000 Y1 - 2000/01/01 TI - The Internet and the library T2 - Library Review PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 422 EP - 428 Y2 - 2024/04/26 ER -