In THEIR own WORDS
The Origins of the Ubiquitous 'Surfing the Internet'
The librarian who coined the phrase “surfing the net” will be the first to tell you that navigating the Internet is nowhere near as easy as changing the channel.
IN the NEWS
Public library users looking for a web fix can thank Jean Armour Polly.
Internet HISTORY Timeline
Mapping inductees’ defining moments in Internet history.
- 1989
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Thirty years ago, Alan Emtage began the development of the first Internet search engine, Archie.
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The Origins of the Ubiquitous 'Surfing the Internet'
October 10, 2019
The Early Internet Threatened Librarians; One Woman Changed Their Minds
September 30, 2019
2019 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced!
September 27, 2019
The Internet Optimist: Bob Metcalfe
September 23, 2019
Bringing the Internet Into the Classroom
September 13, 2019
A Contract to Protect the Web
September 4, 2019
Join the Fifth Internet Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony!
September 3, 2019