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Direct linkAnderson, Byron – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 2008
The high rate of technological change that libraries are experiencing makes it seem that the future is closer than it used to be. Rather than having some notion of the future, particularly in emerging technologies, librarians need to be kept well informed and up-to-date in the potential uses of these technologies, especially those that apply to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Technological Advancement, Technology Uses in Education, Influence of Technology
Walton, Robert A.; Bridge, Frank R. – Library Journal, 1988
This annual review of the library automation marketplace presents profiles of 15 major library automation firms and looks at emerging trends. Seventeen charts and tables provide data on market shares, number and size of installations, hardware availability, operating systems, and interfaces. A directory of 49 automation sources is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Electronics Industry, Library Automation, Man Machine Systems
Peer reviewedRudd, Mary J.; Rudd, Joel – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
Erroneous belief that library users are increasingly experiencing information overload is a result of confusion between concepts of information explosion and information overload, and misinterpretation of implications of research findings. Suggested ways that users can prevent overload include limiting, selecting, and delegating information;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Coping, Higher Education, Information Seeking
Peer reviewedYother, Larry W. – Electronic Library, 1987
Details the "painful" history, development, and progress of a "home-grown" library automation system at the Hartford State Technical College; describes several of the most common activities generated from menus; and looks at future prospects of the system. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Higher Education, Input Output Devices
Download full textJoslin, Ann – 1988
Based largely on recommendations from a 1986 strategy study, this long range plan for the improvement of library services in Idaho addresses goals and activities for the years 1989-1991. It is intended to support the direction of library development begun in 1984 to improve services to the user and to meet Library Services and Construction Act…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annual Reports, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation
New York State Library, Albany. – 1987
This annual report on the comprehensive five-year program for the enhancement of libraries in New York State achieves the following: (1) provides a benchmark for the continuing planning, development, and evaluation of state library services; (2) summarizes the objectives, policies, and programs undertaken for the improvement of those services; (3)…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Bibliographic Utilities, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation
