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This book presents examples of how libraries are using XML (eXtensible Markup Language) to solve problems, expand services, and improve systems. Part I contains papers on using XML in library catalog records: "Updating MARC Records with XMLMARC" (Kevin S. Clarke, Stanford University) and "Searching and Retrieving XML Records via the Web" (Theo van Veen, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, the Netherlands); Part II contains one paper on using XML for interlibrary loan: "Improving Interlibrary Loan with XML" (Kyle Banerjee, Oregon State Library); Part III covers using XML for cataloging and indexing, including the following papers: "Harnessing Oracle and XT for Finding Aid Dissemination and Search" (Leslie Myrick, New York University); "Creating a Unified E-Government Portal Using XML" (Lloyd Sokvitne and Jan Lavelle, State Library of Tasmania); and "Expediting the Work of the Indexer with XML" (Walter Lewis, Gail Richardson, and Geoff Cannon, Halton Hills Public Library, Ontario). Part IV contains the following papers that discuss using XML to build collections: "Using XML To Federate Collections: The Legacy Tobacco Documents Library" (Heidi Schmidt, University of California, San Francisco) and "Publishing Books Online at eScholarship" (Roy Tennant, California Digital Library); Part V contains one paper on using XML in databases: "Building XML Databases with Zope and Castor" (Art Rhyno, University of Windsor, Ontario). Part VI addresses using XML for Data Migration, including the following papers: "Migrating Native Law Cases from HTML to XML" (Darlene Fichter, University of Saskatchewan Library) and "Transforming Word Processing Documents into XML: Electronic Scholarly Publishing at the University of Michigan" (Brian Rosenblum, University of Michigan). Part VII contains the following papers on using XML for systems interoperability: "Encoding Digital Objects with METS" (Jerome McDonough, New York University) and "Integrating Systems with XML-Based Web Services" (Don Gourley, Washington Research Library Consortium). Each paper lists contacts and World Wide Web links and resources. (Contains an index.) (MES)

This book is a practical guide on how to create a Web document complete with images, links, tables, and forms, and how to make it appealing according to the principles of design and style. Step-by-step instructions for working through a series of practice exercises are provided to be used in the creation of a document using text and image files that are on the two disks supplied with this book. The guide also includes information about HTML software for authoring, validating, and translating as well as valuable tips and techniques. The book is divided into two main sections: "Module 1: Basic HTML" and "Module 2: Beyond Basics" and their accompanying materials. Each module includes an introduction to a set of concepts and tags followed by an exercise for using the new material. A"Quick Reference" section at the end of the book includes a glossary, HTML tags (in alphabetical order), basic HTML tags (arranged by function), and guidelines for Web document style and design. Answers to the exercises are appended. (AEF)

This how-to manual for the beginning Internet user contains sections on: the authors; an overview of computer networking; Internet basics, including a glossary, information on getting connected and keeping current, and a bibliography; electronic mail, including electronic discussions and electronic journals: Internet Remote Login (Telnet); File Transfer Protocol (FTP), including how to download and translate files; Gopher, including Gopher searching using Veronica and Jughead; the World-Wide Web, including Mosaic, Netscape, and Lynx browsers; and Wide Area Information Servers. Most sections include exercises and a personal preparation checklist. A section gives information on fact sheets on Archie, BITNET, Eudora, Fetch, Free-Nets, HYTELNET, Internet, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), the InterNIC, LIBS (Library Internet Browsing Software), MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions, PINE, Project Gutenberg, RFCs (Requests for Comments), SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol), Usenet News, and the Z39.50 Standard for Information Retrieval are provided. The last two sections provide trainer's aids, a list of resources, a planning checklist, discussion questions, several diagrams, a sample slide presentation, and an index. (MES)

This handbook is addressed to people who have access to the Internet and want to learn how to use it and to people who want to teach Internet skills to others. It includes the content of a 14-hour training institute and beginning and advanced level exercises, as well as discussion topics, sample overheads and other materials, and a checklist of reminders for trainers. Introductory materials provide a conceptual framework oriented to users. The easiest methods for using the Internet are explained clearly and concisely and will work, in most cases, for everyone who can log on to an Internet-connected computer. Chapters are designed to stand alone so that users can choose which of the resources they wish to pursue. Topics covered are: (1) information needed by beginners, including a glossary, instructions on getting connected, Internet service providers, and a bibliography; (2) electronic mail, including listservs and electronic journals; (3) Internet remote login (Telnet) and Internet file transfer protocol (FTP); and (4) fact sheets on other resources, such as Archie, Gopher, Hytelnet, Usenet News, and Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS). Three graphics showing the extent and organization of the network are appended. (KRN)