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"Virtual Libraries" Conference Proceedings Online



SOLINET is pleased to announce the online publication of "Virtual Libraries
in the New Millennium", the proceedings of a conference held in Atlanta in
May 2001. The conference included case studies of virtual library projects,
with a focus on future directions; an update on standards and best
practices; discussion of selection and access issues, and an overview of
networking resources needed in the future to support the growth of the
virtual library.

Daniel Greenstein, Director of the Digital Library Federation gave the
keynote speech. Faye Phillips, Associate Dean of Libraries for Special
Collections at Louisiana State University presented a case study of her
institution's Digital Library. Priscilla Caplan, Assistant Director for
Digital Library Services at the Florida Center for Library Automation
discussed progress to date on content, standards, and  "best practices"
Merryll Penson, Executive Director for Library Director Services, Board of
Regents of the University System of Georgia presented a case study on
GALILEO. Charles McClure, Francis Eppes Professor and Director, Information
Use Management and Policy Institute, School of Information Studies at
Florida State University discussed assessing virtual reference in a digital
library.  Wendy P. Lougee, Associate Director, Digital Library Initiatives
at the University of Michigan gave a talk on the future of the virtual
library. The proceeding may be viewed or printed from SOLINET's web site at
www.solinet.net/presvtn/vl/vlibraries.htm.

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