Provides a concise history of the evolution of the library, and discusses the growing function of technology in accessing information in the ever-expanding field of information science.

At the zoo with her family, a girl mopes around until she is asked to help rescue the zoo's penguins from boredom.

Provides an overview of the information network with advice on introducing the computer resource to students, faculty, and staff, and discusses how it can be used in school libraries and in specific content areas. Includes Internet access points, E-mail addresses, and transparency masters.