ELECTRONIC DISCUSSION LISTS AND JOURNALS - A GUIDE FOR TECHNICAL-SERVICES STAFF

The Internet is a source of many powerful tools (e.g., telnet, FTP, Ar chie, Gopher, Veronica, WWW; Netscape, Mosaic) and resources. Many of these tools and resources are relevant and important to technical serv ices staff. Electronic discussion, groups are reviewed. Electronic dis cussion groups and journals are a cheap and easy source of continuing education and a convenient means of linking to colleagues. Recommendat ions of lenders in the field are given. Technical services librarians should explore the power of the network, which allows us to make profe ssional contacts, deepen technical knowledge, and take the opportunity to learn easily about new areas. Internet resources for technical ser vices librarians are enumerated.