END USER SEARCHING: THE INTRODUCTION OF DISTRIBUTED DATABASES ACROSS THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY

Abstract

The impact of the revolution in information technology on the academic community is assessed, detailing the new Joint Academic Network which will link all UK universities as well as many polytechnics and research councils with a terminal connected to JANET. The origins of the service are described and future benefits forecast.

Citation

Woodward, H. (1991), "END USER SEARCHING: THE INTRODUCTION OF DISTRIBUTED DATABASES ACROSS THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY", Library Management, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 23-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129110001804