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Source
| Information Technology and… | 8 |
Author
| Taylor, Raymond G., Jr. | 2 |
| Chitty, A. B. | 1 |
| DeBuse, Raymond | 1 |
| Duke, John K. | 1 |
| Epple, Margie | 1 |
| Ginder, Bernice | 1 |
| Hirshon, Arnold | 1 |
| Rada, Roy | 1 |
| Speer, Susan C. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Opinion Papers | 7 |
| Reports - Research | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Administrators | 8 |
| Practitioners | 8 |
| Media Staff | 5 |
| Policymakers | 5 |
| Researchers | 2 |
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Peer reviewedSpeer, Susan C. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes a computer program designed to manage statistics about online searches which reports the number of searches by vendor, purpose, and librarian; calculates charges to departments and individuals; and prints monthly invoices to users with standing accounts. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Collection, Data Processing, Database Management Systems
Peer reviewedRada, Roy; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Designed to characterize journals as part of the selection process for journals to be included in an information retrieval database, two studies used bibliometric techniques to examine patterns of publishing and topic patterns and coverage, and a third developed a rule-based system to evaluate the qualities of a journal. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedTaylor, Raymond G., Jr. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes a model which uses patron arrival rate, length of time on the terminal, and library service policies to determine the minimum number of terminals needed. The model is then used to compare the effects of various service policies on the minimum number of terminals. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Library Policy, Library Services, Library Standards
Peer reviewedTaylor, Raymond G., Jr. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Describes the power of queuing models as a source of detailed, expected performance measures for online catalogs. An illustration of such a performance analysis is provided, and its value to library administrators is discussed. (9 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Terminals, Evaluation Criteria, Library Planning, Measurement Techniques
Peer reviewedDuke, John K.; Hirshon, Arnold – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Examines the need for medium to large academic libraries to have a policy for staff use of microcomputers. Key issues that should be covered in such a policy are outlined, including rules for acquisition and use, compatibility of hardware and software, and data administration. A model policy is provided. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Data Processing, Equipment Maintenance
Peer reviewedChitty, A. B. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Proposes a rationale to be used in comparing and evaluating alternative library computer catalogs, based on varieties of bibliographic data processed, kinds of indexes constructed, and desired search strategies. A glossary of terms related to computerized catalogs is appended. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Glossaries
Peer reviewedDeBuse, Raymond – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Reviews key developments in information technologies, and describes the possible convergence of these developments in the creation of a new publishing and communication medium. The impact of this technology on the organization and role of libraries is discussed. (4 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedEpple, Margie; Ginder, Bernice – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes a survey of research libraries with online catalogs planned or in place that examined the status of card catalogs, shelf list files, and the capability of online systems to handle traditional shelf list functions. The functions examined include inventory control, collection assessment, holdings information, and call number assignment.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Card Catalogs, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
