J ohn Baker has joined the Library Commission staff as Information Systems Intern. John is a student at Union College completing a degree in Computer Information Systems through the Guaranteed Degree Program. He will report results of these sessions for follow-up assistance and perform some computer programming. Windows 3.x or Windows95 is required to use the new software. The suggested minimum system requirements include 8 MB of RAM, and a 14.4 baud modem.
Some information services have a transaction fee.
The library must request activation of fee-based services on any or all IDs. Libraries may have up to 10 Internet e-mail IDs under either payment structure. T he Nebraska congressional delegation returns to Washington after Labor Day recess, with one month remaining until final adjournment. Otherwise, no successor program to the Library Services and Construction Act will be on the law books, and a crucial stimulus to improvement of library services through technological innovation and outreach services may disappear. The conference report on H.R. 1617 is available on the Web through GPO Access and Thomas.