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

该项目将制定一项战略，支持公共图书馆利用因特网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利用互联网作为一种工具。将确定替代的协作模式。将编制指导公共图书馆的信息，并建议所有有关各方采取行动。最后的报告和建议将被广泛传播，供公共图书馆用来规划它们与国家研究和教育网络连接的个别战略，并最终作为国家研究和教育网络(NREN)不断发展的计划的主要参与者。

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).