RESOURCE CENTRE MANUAL
HEALTHLINK WORLDWIDE
Section 6: Computers, electronic communication
and databases
This section provides an introduction to computers and their use in resource
centres. It includes:
6.1 Advantages of computers
6.2 Choosing a computer
6.3 Hardware and software
6.4 CD-ROMs
6.5 The Internet
6.6 E-mail services
6.7 The World Wide Web
6.8 Databases
6.9 Electronic resources
6.10 Review of database programs
Related sections include:
5 Organising the information
7 Information services
TIP: Up-to-date advice
Computer technology is changing rapidly. This section provides a
general guide only. It is important to discuss needs with local
computer suppliers and software developers and obtain up-to-date
advice before purchasing any computer equipment.
SECTION 6: COMPUTERS, ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION AND DATABASES
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