University of Delaware
Office of Public Relations
UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 18, Feb. 6, 1997
Electronic Library Lunch series to offer eight new programs

     The University Library's spring electronic lunch series will
include eight, brown-bag demonstration sessions, all highlighting
electronic resources available on the World Wide Web.
     The sessions are open to all members of the University
community.
     Reservations are not necessary, and participants may bring
lunch. All programs will be held from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.,
Thursdays, in the Class of 1941 Lecture Room of the Morris
Library. Members of the library staff will serve as demonstration
hosts.
      Feb. 27-"RealAudio and VDOLive: Real-time Audio and Video
 over the Internet." These technologies provide computer access
 to real-time audio and video without the need for lengthy, time-
 consuming downloads. Information on how to download and use the
 two systems will be discussed. Host: Madeleine Masso, library
 systems.
      March 6-"A Person's Best Friend: Pet Information on the
 Web." Explore interesting sites on pet information, including
 health issues, breeding, animal shows and magazines. While
 mainly focused on cats and dogs, the session also will include
 other animals.
      Host: Erin Daix, reference.
      March 13-"Windsor Chairs and Pewter Plates: Web Sources
 about Early-American Antiques." Web sites for those interested
 in Early-American furniture and decorative arts.
      Host: Sandra Millard, public services.
      March 20-"Virtual Gardens: Gardens and Gardening on the
 Web." Explore sites on the World Wide Web for horticultural
 information, including gardening literature, plant sources,
 botanical and private gardens and other specialized sites.
      Host: Patricia Arnott, reference.
      April 10-"The Greening of the Internet." Explore the web
 and become more environmentally aware. Issues to be covered
 include becoming involved and finding information about the
 local environment.
      Host: Shannon Burchard, acquisitions.
      April 17-"Surfing for Gold: Grant and Scholarship
 Information on the Web." Find out how to use the web to
 identify potential sources for grants and scholarships.
      Host: Carol A. Rudisell, referenc.
      April 24-"Rooting Around the Web: Internet Resources for
 Family History." The Internet is burgeoning with sites of
 interest to those tracing their family histories, including
 beginners' guides, mailing lists, newsgroups and chat rooms,
 searchable genealogical databases, personal family pages,
 genealogical and historical societies and commercial services.
 This workshop will explore some of the more impressive sites
 and discuss what is and is not possible to find online.
      Host: David Langenberg, reference.
      May 1-"The Virtual Workplace: Human Resources Information
 on the Web." A look at information related to current issues in
 the workplace. Explore the resources on the web useful for
 professional and career development and ways in which
 organizations are using the Internet as a communication tool.
      Host: Julie Brewer, administrative services.
     For additional information, call 831-2432 or visit the UD
Library Web page at http://www.lib.udel.edu