Art.1: Malgorzata Goralska
Multimedia phenomenon

The article attempts to explain the multimedia popularity observed in the recent years in various spheres of life. The author describes the criteria of popularity according to her own 'rule of three', i.e. integration, interactivity, use of icons. Integration - a combination of media, interactivity - encouraging the user to actively participating in the multimedia process, the use of icons - transfer of information with the help of pictures and images. Multimedia is probably a transitional stage in the domain of media development; its existence will probably not affect the way humans communicate.

Art.2: Aleksander Radwanski
Multimedia - from books to games

The author analyses the meaning of term 'multimedia' and tries to establish, among other things, the number of means determining the possibility of applying this notion for the specific type of publication (CD-encyclopaedia, an illustrated book, web pages, other.). He points to common elements of a multimedia book and a computer game.

Art.3: Hanna Batorowska
Multimedia education for school librarians

The introduction of information technology to the majority of teaching programs is closely connected with the necessity of continuing professional education for teachers. The creation of educational standards within the scope of application of information technology treated as a separate field is the foundation of the preparation system for teachers. The person responsible for introducing the elements of information education should be the schoolteacher/librarian. The librarians who want to broaden their qualifications can participate at the Post-Diploma Study for Information Technology created at the Institute of Library Science in Cracow.

Art.4: Irena Pulak
Can multimedia assist in the process of educating the future teachers?

The multimedia education of prospective teachers should provide informative knowledge and culture that would allow for the appropriate and methodical application and usage of any program in the didactic process. The easier the students can apply and use multimedia, the better and more positive their attitude toward the computer as an attractive learning tool as well as means of utilising, transferring and presenting information.

Art.5: Bozena Michalska
An Internet course for multimedia education students at the university library

The preparation of libraries for assuming a leading role in the process of modern education. Prepping students for functioning in the information society. Internet courses, web pages, on-line catalogues give librarian a chance to improve already existing teaching techniques. UMK library in Torun participated in the DEDICATE project, as well as in Online Classes. This participation allowed for creation of the university's own Internet course destined for students of liberal arts.

Art.6: Michal Rogosz
A computer as a tool for gathering information and multimedia education in the school library

A concept of modern school library - a media centre - was presented. In order for such institution to exist, it must be adequately technically equipped and, what is more important, a highly qualified personnel must exist. One can be hopeful that, due to the significantly lower hardware prices and wider knowledge of information technology, libraries soon will be able to afford their own workshops. The problem then will be how to educate the students in the usage of a PC as a tool for gathering information, not as a toy for playing computer games. Despite the introduction of computers into the libraries much still will depend on librarians - on their experience, creativity, persistence and commitment to implementing their professional goals.

Art.7: Urszula Puszkiewicz
Netmeeting - something more than a meeting in a chat-room

A description of an application of a Microsoft program for effective communication on the net and conducting it via Internet conferences - Netmeetings.

Art.8: Bozena Jarosz
'My first math games, an attempt to analyse and evaluate'

A description of a multimedia program destined for pre-school children and young schoolchildren, entitled: My first math games, 1.2.3'.

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Multimedia program ranking, or 'What does one have to choose in order to be satisfied?'

Reports on selected multimedia encyclopaedias - Multimedia Encyclopaedia 'Fogra', Multimedia Encyclopaedia PWN 98, M.En. Encarta98 and Enclycopaedia Britannica 97.

Report 1: Bozena Michalska
IINTE Session Warsaw trip impressions

A yearly conference of the Institute for the Scientific, Technical and Economical Information was held in Warsaw, at the National Library, on the 21/06/99. The title was 'New trends in the information action'. The article contains a brief of the seminar.

Report 2: Elzbieta Kaluza
Dabrowki near Lancut Conference

The report of the activity of the scientific conference organised by the Main Library of Rzeszow Polytechnic. The conference took place on 26-28 May, 1999, under the patronage of the minister of education, Miroslaw Handke. The title: 'The role of periodicals and the functions of a university library in the didactic process'.