Topics cover basic computer literacy, use of email, use of the Internet, creation of web pages and digital media, use of groupware to supplement on-campus class discussion, and use of electronic course reserves. Plans include doubling the number of stations and provide a formal training area that will be used for open access when instruction is not in progress. A robust array of library reference services is offered via the Internet. Since 1987, the library has offered online reference service through the campus Wide Area Network, via electronic mail, and since 1995 via the World Wide Web. Content varies from full-text newspapers, journal articles and encyclopaedias to stock price histories and international company balance sheets.
Price mandates regional co-operation and consideration of consortial purchases.
Wallace Library subscribes to a number of databases through participation in consortial arrangements with libraries working together to secure favorable database pricing and access. RIT is eager to pursue regional resource sharing of electronic databases. Disparity of user interface may dictate consideration of Z39.50 access to electronic databases perhaps through consortial arrangements as well. Z39.50 client interfaces to electronic databases will be implemented at RIT during the 1998-99 academic year. Online Services Work to increase course material integration into an on-line environment continues through a number of initiatives.