Library Connections Open Doors in Uruguay

The Bibliored network, a new online public library network, is making public libraries an essential factor in expanding democracy and equality in Montevideo. Through the network's establishment, the capital city of Montevideo has taken a giant leap from the technologies of the 1950s to those of...

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Published inAmerican Libraries Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 46 - 48
Main Author Werner, Roye
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago American Library Association 01.02.2004
Subjects
Access to Computers
Cities
Community Relations
Computer Science Education
Digital libraries
Educational Technology
Information literacy
Information Networks
Information Services
Information systems
Information technology
Internet
Internet access
Librarians
Libraries
Library collections
Library Development
Library Networks
Library operations
Library Personnel
Library Services
Low Income Groups
Online Catalogs
Online Systems
OPACs
Personal computers
Public Libraries
Reading Materials
Reference Services
Television Commercials
Web pages
Uruguay
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Summary:The Bibliored network, a new online public library network, is making public libraries an essential factor in expanding democracy and equality in Montevideo. Through the network's establishment, the capital city of Montevideo has taken a giant leap from the technologies of the 1950s to those of the 21st century, for it now offers free Internet access to their patrons and linking to each other and the world. Werner recounts the origin of the network, stressing that despite the miniscule and outdated library reference collections, public libraries and library professionals have managed to provide equal access to information literacy to the public.
ISSN:0002-9769
2163-5129