Synopsis The advent of computer networking as an accepted part of the library and information infrastructure has had a very significant impact on the way in which library and information systems are perceived and increasingly on the roles and work patterns of those who work in them and those who use them. It is now quite feasible to conceive of the library as a distributed network of information sources rather than as a centralized repository of recorded knowledge. This shift in perception has dramatic consequences for both information professionals and the community of users, many of which have yet to be fully worked through. This book includes a veritable mine information on computer networking in libraries. It will serve as a highly beneficial reference tool for information scientists, programmers, analysts, managers, students, and anyone dealing with the issues of library networking.