Distance Learning

Nine articles discuss information support services for distance education. Iyer (information science and policy, State U. of New York, Albany) categorizes them as either focusing on innovative ways to access Web resources or specific programs. Topics include technical, pedagogical, and fiscal aspects of learning networks; the role of consortia; the literature on user and staff issues; and outcome assessment. Co-published as The reference librarian, no.77, 2002. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR