Network Alternatives for Public Libraries as Information Resource Centers for Science Education/Literacy Workshop

该项目将制定一项战略，支持公共图书馆使用互联网，以支持国家科学教育和扫盲目标。研讨会将汇集图书馆、区域NSFNET网络和图书馆网络社区的代表，探讨公共图书馆如何使用互联网作为工具。将确定可选择的协作模型。我们会编制指引公共图书馆的资料，并为有关各方提出行动建议。最终报告和建议将被广泛传播，供公共图书馆用于规划其与国家科学基金网的连接策略，并最终成为国家研究和教育网（NREN）发展计划的主要参与者。

This project will develop a strategy to support the use of the Internet by public libraries in support of national science education and literacy goals. The workshop will bring together representatives of the library, regional NSFNET networks, and library network communities to explore the use of the Internet as a tool by public libraries. Alternative collaborative models will be identified. Information to guide public libraries will be developed as well recommended action for all parties concerned. The final report and recommendations will be widely disseminated to be used by public libraries to plan their individual strategies for connection to the NSFNET and ultimately take place as major player in the evolving plan for the National Research and Education Network (NREN).