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Harkanyi, Katalin – 1982
This study reviews changes brought about by advances in computer and telecommunications technology and describes online searching of sociological databases. Social changes affected by electronic technology are discussed, and speculations are made concerning the future effects of this technology. Also discussed are changes induced by recent…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedJones, Ray; Kinney, Thomas – Government Publications Review, 1988
Describes government information available in machine-readable data files--primarily on computer tapes--in relation to other formats and examines requirements for their acquisition, preservation, and utilization in retrieval and reference services. Skill and knowledge adjustments on the part of librarians are also discussed, and a system in use at…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
