SUMMARY.In Florida, direct democracy at the state level consists entirely of the initiative method of amending the State constitution. This constitutional provision was partly a response to the State's history of obstacles to affording equitable legislative representation to all its citizens, a struggle with roots dating back to the Reconstruction era. The State constitution, governing statutes and regulations, and the Division of Elections Web site serve as the primary sources of information and guidance for those interested in the process of amending the State constitution by citizen-sponsored initiative.
Web-based platforms for online reading and research create increasing accessibility of information but more challenging "findability." This article discusses concerns about losing the "values" of print-based research, as more libraries drop print subscriptions and reference materials and rely exclusively on electronic access. The visible organization of information, as well as its physical layout, make real contributions to the way we find answers and how we understand what we find. In the ongoing transition away from print resources, librarians have opportunities to carry forward the values of print into the digital future.
Web-based platforms for online reading and research create increasing accessibility of information but more challenging “findability.” This article discusses concerns about losing the “values” of print-based research, as more libraries drop print subscriptions and reference materials and rely exclusively on electronic access. The visible organization of information, as well as its physical layout, make real contributions to the way we find answers and how we understand what we find. In the ongoing transition away from print resources, librarians have opportunities to carry forward the values of print into the digital future.
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