... of IS innovativeness to predict the frequency of online shopping does not necessarily imply that IS innovativeness is related to the variety of product classes that one buys. Electronic commerce Internet Shopping Innovation USA That IS innovative individuals use the Internet more frequently or have...

...Martha A. Broderick; Virginia R. Gibson; Peter Tarasewich In the USA, electronic signatures recently became as legally binding as printed signatures. But the legislation that made electronic signatures legal did nothing to specify how they should be implemented, or what precautions must be taken...

... differences are given for the contrasting approaches to Web design, information and service delivery. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Banking industry WWW Japan USA International trade The Internet has become a powerful business tool. This new approach to the communication and distribution...

... in the region to develop their Internet access. Internet schools USA Wide area networks The teaching environments discussed in this paper use the technology of wide area computer networks. This paper will discuss how these networks can facilitate community‐building in K‐12 education...

... and = 2) interest; and keeping up‐to‐date (ranked = 4, 5 and 4). Lesser reasons for using the Internet are business opportunities (ranked 8, 8 and 5); contacting new people (ranked 9, 10 and 10); and providing a good way to shop (ranked 12, 12 and 12). Computer networks Demographics Internet USA...

... management Computer networks Internet Public libraries USA It was with trepidation that the author, and her task group, embarked on the mission of designing a collection plan for Sailor^SM, Maryland’s public information network. Armed with several years’ collection development...

... Information systems Internet Libraries Multimedia Schools USA In 1966 the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) was formed as a national information system designed to provide users with ready access to an extensive body of education related literature. Today, ERIC is supported...

... Education Federal Government Information systems Schools Students Technology Telecommunications USA On 11 January 1994, Vice President Al Gore set the stage for a national commitment to improving education through technology. He put forth the vision of “a different kind of superhighway...

... Curriculum Education Information Information superhighway Teachers Telecommunications USA This past year the information superhighway has become a high‐profile media “happening”. The rush is on to hop onto the Internet and other online resources, with educators being no exception. Growth...

.... These empowerment mechanisms act in several ways. A CCIS can do the following: Democracy Empowerment Information Legislation USA For the past several years we have witnessed an accelerating grass‐roots movement toward Information Democracy. This movement now is accompanied by the promise...

... Bulletin boards Disclosure Federal government Information USA Access to, the dissemination of, and, ultimately, the effective use of U.S. government information is a key issue facing this nation. The U.S. government is the largest producer of information in the world (OTA,1988). Furthermore...

... available through more traditional sources. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Communications Computer technology Electronic mail Federal Government USA By most accounts, the presidential campaign of 1992 evoked more interest from the American electorate than any campaign in recent history. One...

.... Tabulates approximate connection costs for schools. © MCB UP Limited 1993 USA Internet Education Sociotechnics Information technology strategy Appropriate and Distributed Networks: A Model for K-12 Educational Telecommunications David R. Hughes One low-cost model for K-12 educational...

...Ken W. Rogers Describes the effort to link the US Commerce Department′s Bulletin Board to the Internet. Suggests other government departments can learn from the lessons learnt. Addresses technical, monetary and operational matters. © MCB UP Limited 1993 USA Internet Economics...

...Richard Civille Establishes a vision and a national (USA) strategy for civic networking. Encompasses citizen groups, voluntary organizations and local government, using an information infrastructure for public benefit. Outlines four “Grand Challenges”, a set of policy goals and a detailed agenda...

... some conclusions about the use of E‐Mail and the prevention of such confusion. Remarks on the social implications of being able to“speak” to the President. © MCB UP Limited 1993 USA Internet Sociotechnics Notes from the Field Dear Mr. President: A Story of Misinformation Distribution...

.... Concludes that the US Government is not sufficiently caring of public interest in the development of public networks. © MCB UP Limited 1993 USA Internet Politics Information technology Information technology strategy Opinion NREN and the National Infrastructure: A Personal Vision major...

...Mitchell Kapor; Daniel J. Weitzner Discusses the importance of developing a national (USA)communication and information infrastructure that meets near‐term needs and capabilities. Describes the current status of Electronic Frontier Foundation′s Open Platform Proposal (OPP). Discusses the OPP pros...

... by organizations otherwise unable to fund their own on‐line platforms. Explores how CapAccess might be extended nationally (USA). Discusses potential of community networks in a socio‐technical context. © MCB UP Limited 1993 USA Information technology strategy Computer networks Sociotechnics...

...: Software Kinetics. Software Kinetics Ltd. (1992, June 30). Linked systems for resource sharing: Technical design and specifications. (Software Kinetics Document no. 7400-01-004, version 02). Stittsville, ONT: Software Kinetics. © MCB UP Limited 1993 USA Internet Libraries Information...