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Volume 106, Issue 9-10
1 September 2005
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New Library World
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NorthStarNet: libraries harness the internet to build community Available to Purchase

Sarah Ann Long
Sarah Ann Long
North Suburban Library System, Wheeling, Illinois, USA
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Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Online ISSN: 1758-6909
Print ISSN: 0307-4803
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2005
New Library World (2005) 106 (9-10): 464–466.
https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800510623146
Purpose

To introduce a successful online community information network created and managed by libraries.

Design/methodology/approach

Historical and operational overview by director of organization that sponsors the information network.

Findings

The 10‐year old online network provides a resource that puts the library in the center of their community, and in a position of leadership.

Originality/value

Using the power of the computer, information from all communities is available to everyone.

Keywords:
Libraries, United States of America, Library and information networks, Worldwide web
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2005
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