The digital divide in Latin America: a case study

被引：3
|
作者：
de Munster, Irene L. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Duke Univ, William Perkins Lib, Durham, NC 27706 USA
来源：
COLLECTION BUILDING | 2005年 / 24卷 / 04期
关键词：
Argentina; Libraries; Communication technologies; Knowledge management;
D O I：
10.1108/01604950510629309
中图分类号：
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号：
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要：
Purpose - Sets out to discuss the concept of the digital divide and its impact in Latin American libraries. Design/methodology/approach - Provides an overview of the situation in the region. Findings - The digital divide is a global problem that is amplified in the information age, a time in which groups and individuals in society are being denied access to technology. Provides an example by showing how the library of the Universidad de San Andres has dealt with this situation. Originality/value - The importance of cooperation among various institutions is highlighted as a way to overcome the barriers to information access.
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页码：133 / 136
页数：4
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