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The article offers information on the small public library Pelly Crossing in Yukon. It says that the Pelly Crossing Community Library is located at the Eliza Van Bibber School. It notes that the library provides a free Internet access for the community. It also mentions how the library is being funded.

This article highlights similarities between single-staff libraries and lighthouses. Single-staff libraries share many characteristics with lighthouses. While library staff don't usually have to deal with tides, storms are part of their way of life. Many small libraries in Canada are autonomous, managed by individual volunteer boards. They are fiercely proud and provide a service that is unique and tailored to their community's needs. Single-staff branches have unique issues related to distance and isolation. Technology compensates for some of the challenges, but does not entirely overcome them.

Presents programs aiding the development of rural and remote libraries in Canada. Establishment of public Internet access sites; Provision of computers through the Gates Foundation; Creation of training laboratories in many communities.

Highlights the 'Spin the Web: The Oakville Internet Show,' sponsored by the Oakville Public Library in Ontario. Development of the show; Objective of the Internet show; Components resulting to the success of the show.

Focuses on the role of public libraries in implementing the citizen-centered service program of the government of Canada. Problems in providing Internet access to the people; Role of public libraries as source of information about government; Details of the government directories.

This article focuses on new services provided by Canadian libraries. Libraries play a dual role in addressing issues regarding the Digital Divide. Public libraries are an access point to the Internet for 8.2% of Canadians. Many libraries also host a wide variety of resources online, from catalogues to online books and magazines. The availability of high-speed service does not necessarily mean that people can afford it. Almost everyone lives where a dial-up modem on a telephone line could be used.

Public use computers require the capacity to switch to a wide range of languages to meet needs of multiple users. Setting up a stable configuration of one or two languages, as in a home or office, does not provide the flexibility required for public use. In 2002, Calgary Public Library successfully unearthed the multi language features that were nascent in MS Windows, MS Office 2000 and Internet Explorer. These Microsoft features make it possible for public computers to pivot among some 50 languages for all the required functions: email, word processing and Internet browsing.