Using the Internet to Access CARL and Other Electronic Information Systems

Abstract

The existence of numerous interlocking local and national computer networks, collectively known as the internet, presents an opportunity for academic and research libraries to offer their patrons access to a wide range of remote electronic information resources. The Colorado Alliance for Research Libraries (CARL) was one of the first to offer databases access over the internet. Their Uncover database indexing current journal contents is a particularly useful source for small and medium sized academic libraries.