The role of public libraries in the use of Internet / NREN information services

The issue of how public libraries will evolve in the Internet/NREN environment remains largely unaddressed and unanswered. In this new age will the public library survive: This article presents findings from a study that describes and assesses key issues affecting the role of public libraries in the evolving national electronic networked environment. The article recommends roles and strategies for the public library if it is to flourish in the networked environment