UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 1, Page 6
September 5, 1996
Library electronic lunch programs begin Sept. 12

     The University Library has scheduled six lunchtime brown-bag
presentations to highlight interesting electronic resources on the
World Wide Web. The presentations will be held from 12:10 to 1 p.m.,
Thursdays, in the Class of 1941 Lecture Room in the Morris Library.
The campus community is invited to attend any or all of the sessions.

     Sept. 12, Campaign Watching- Offers a look at Internet sites that
        have information on the upcoming elections. The focus is
        mainly on the presidential election, but also includes local,
        state and congressional races, as well as voting history,
        statistics and convention/party platforms. Host: Edward Adams
        Jr., reference.
     Sept. 26, Finding Health Information Online-Provides details on
        where to find information for your own health when you need
        it. The session also will cover cancer information, chronic
        diseases and wellness. Host: Sandra Millard, library public
        services.
     Oct. 3, Keeping Current: "All the News That's Fit to Digitize"-
        Includes information on how to stay up-to-date on all the
        latest news, weather and reviews by using Internet resources.
        Host: Rebecca Knight, reference.
     Oct. 17, Buying Books on the Web-Is a look at resources for
        buying books on the Web. While the focus will be on
        out-of-print books, it will include some in-print materials as
        well. The session will include things to be aware of when
        buying out-of-print books and the ethical issues involved.
        Host: Craig Wilson, library collections.
     Nov. 7, Virtual Picassos: "Art on the Web"-Includes a wealth of
        colorful sites on the Internet, including art exhibits
        designed specifically for Web viewing, museum and gallery
        information, art libraries, other information sources and
        sites for artists to discuss issues with other artists. Host:
        Iris Snyder, special collections.
     Nov. 21, Electronic Threads: "Cyberboutiques and Costume
        Collections on the Web"-Covers information on how to shop for
        new fashions and tour textile and costume museums on the
        Internet. Host: Linda Stein, reference.

     Reservations are not necessary and participants may bring their
lunch.
     For additional information, call 831-2432.