Abstract

Presents a history of library cooperation and technological advancement in North Carolina libraries from the Depression years to the early 1990s. Discusses early library cooperation and development of the North Carolina Information Network (NCIN). Describes the seven task forces on: Bibliographic Database, Document Delivery, Funding, Public Information, Library Education, Technology, and ZOCs (zones of convenience - later cooperation). (Contains 60 references.) (AEF)

Citation

Kester, D.D. & Jones, P.A. (2002). Library Cooperation and the Development of the North Carolina Information Network (NCIN): From the Great Depression Years to 1992. North Carolina Libraries, 60(4), 86-102. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/97353/.

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Keywords

• Information Networks
• information technology
• Library Cooperation
• Library Development
• Library Networks
• Public Libraries
• Technological Advancement