UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 12, Page 6
November 18, 1993
Around the world in 180 minutes-on the Internet

     A program, entitled "Explore the Internet...by Satellite," will be
presented from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, in Studio A, Newark
Hall.
     The Internet is the largest and fastest growing information network in
the world. Currently, there are more than 5 million users in more than 110
countries. This live satellite telecast will introduce the audience to the
what, when, where and why of the Internet.
     During the broadcast, prominent professionals who work with network
technology and the Internet will answer such questions as:
     * What is the Internet?
     * What equipment is needed to access the Internet?
     * How does the Internet work?
     * How can the Internet be used for electronic mail?
     * What is File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and how is it used on the
Internet?
     * What Internet resources can be accessed by using Telnet?
     * How do Gopher, Archie and WAIS relate to the Internet?
     * How do people use the Internet for networking, reference services
and research?
     Introductory remarks will be given by Paul Evan Peters, director of
the Coalition for Networked Information, a joint effort of the Association
of Research Libraries (ARL), CAUSE, and EDUCOM.
     Speakers will include:
     * Rick Gates, former director of library automation at the University
of California at Santa Barbara, who writes a column on networks for the
Electronic Library;
     * Jean Amour Polly, a public librarian for 16 years, manager of
network development and user training of the New York State Education
Research Network (NYSERNet), who writes on networking for Library Journal;
and
     * Richard J. Smith, former assistant director for technical services
at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, co-author of Navigating the
Internet and designer of Internet training.
     Discussion leaders featured in the broadcast are Betsy Baker of
Northwestern University Library; Karen Becker of Northern Illinois
University Library; John Blegen of Glenview Illinois Public Library; and 
Sandra Gold of Lord, Bissell & Brook Law Firm Library.
     After the broadcast, a panel of individuals from the University who
are familiar with Internet issues will be available from 2- 2:30 p.m. to
answer questions. U.D. speakers will include Susan Brynteson, director of
libraries; Daniel Grim, executive director of Network and Systems Services;
Lonnie Hearn, director of University Media Services; and Leila Lyons,
director of CNS User Services.
     A videotape of the broadcast will be shown at a later date.
     For information, call Janet de Vry at 831-6714. To register, send an
e-mail message to usered@brahms or user.education@mvs.