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• Explor<strong>in</strong>g Libraries <strong>in</strong>troduces people of all ages to the resources found <strong>in</strong> modern libraries.<br />

• Explor<strong>in</strong>g Literature provides an <strong>in</strong>troduction to the rich world of the written word.<br />

• Explor<strong>in</strong>g British Columbia provides a fun <strong>in</strong>troduction to the natural wonders of British Columbia.<br />

Benefits of Publish<strong>in</strong>g on the Internet<br />

The orig<strong>in</strong>al <strong>in</strong>tention for creat<strong>in</strong>g a World Wide Web site was to promote <strong>in</strong>dividual titles <strong>in</strong> the Knowledge<br />

Explorer Series, each offered as separate multimedia software packages. However, we shifted our view of the<br />

Internet to that of a multimedia publish<strong>in</strong>g medium for the follow<strong>in</strong>g reasons:<br />

• Natural translation of the hypermedia approach from W<strong>in</strong>dows Help <strong>format</strong> to webmedia <strong>format</strong>.<br />

• Instant distribution to millions of Internet users.<br />

• Hardware and operat<strong>in</strong>g system <strong>in</strong>dependence.<br />

• Increas<strong>in</strong>gly rich multimedia platform.<br />

• Low development and publish<strong>in</strong>g costs.<br />

• Opportunities for world wide collaboration.<br />

Challenges to Publish<strong>in</strong>g on the Internet<br />

There are a number of challenges that may limit the effectiveness of Internet resource centers such as the<br />

KNOWLEDGE EXPLORER CENTRE. Most are cultural and not technical.<br />

• Attract<strong>in</strong>g the people who could benefit the most.<br />

• Counter<strong>in</strong>g the general perception of the Internet primarily as an enterta<strong>in</strong>ment vehicle.<br />

• Rega<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>terest of many who have searched for quality educational content without success.<br />

• F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g specific sites on a network which by nature is not organized.<br />

• Wander<strong>in</strong>g through too many lists of lists lead<strong>in</strong>g to sites without content.<br />

• Fund<strong>in</strong>g the development of quality content.<br />

Sponsorship Fund<strong>in</strong>g Model<br />

The KNOWLEDGE EXPLORER CENTRE was launched without any government or corporate fund<strong>in</strong>g. Its<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ued growth will depend on the level of support from the people us<strong>in</strong>g the material and from sponsors.<br />

Individuals and organizations that f<strong>in</strong>d the material useful are encouraged to show their appreciation by<br />

contribut<strong>in</strong>g to the Center. Companies and organizations look<strong>in</strong>g for public relations and market<strong>in</strong>g exposure<br />

are <strong>in</strong>vited to sponsor the KNOWLEDGE EXPLORER CENTRE <strong>in</strong> general or to sponsor specific areas such as<br />

Explor<strong>in</strong>g Gardens.<br />

Advertis<strong>in</strong>g space is available <strong>in</strong> a l<strong>in</strong>ked area called the EXPLORER TRADING POST. Advertisers associate their<br />

products and services with specific areas of the KNOWLEDGE EXPLORER CENTRE.<br />

Future Plans<br />

Assum<strong>in</strong>g a positive reception from the Internet Community and fund<strong>in</strong>g support, the KNOWLEDGE EXPLORER<br />

CENTRE will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to evolve <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g areas:<br />

• Expansion of current areas accord<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>in</strong>terest and support.<br />

• Expansion <strong>in</strong>to new subject areas such as Explor<strong>in</strong>g Art and Explor<strong>in</strong>g Ecology.

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