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McClintock, Marsha Hamilton, Ed. – 1983
This report summarizes the proceedings of a conference that brought together 35 librarians, network representatives, and system vendors to exchange information on the training of users of online public access catalogs. Three papers are presented: "Historic Concerns in Library Instruction: Teaching the Card Catalog," by Evan Farber;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Educational Media, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Walton, Robert A. – 1985
The availability of appropriate software for library applications is a continuing problem, and this directory is designed to reduce the frustration of librarians in their search for library software for a microcomputer by providing profiles of software packages designed specifically for libraries. Each profile describes the purpose of the program,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Computer Software, Databases
Van Pulis, Noelle – 1981
This paper describes the development of an online public access catalog from a limited-purpose online circulation system at Ohio State University (OSU) and the negative and positive aspects of this transition. It is noted that the online system, known as the Library Control System (LCS), was designed to be fully operational in July 1982. Steps in…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
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Smith, Karen F. – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Describes how a librarian, assisted by a knowledge engineer, developed a computerized reference assistance system for a separate government documents department. Rationale for the expert system, problems in selecting reference materials and user questions to computerize, and the formulation of a workable human/computer interface are covered. A…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Expert Systems, Government Publications, Higher Education
Yee, Martha M. – 1999
This paper describes the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) guidelines for librarians charged with customizing OPAC (online public access catalog) software and vendors and producers of this software. The guidelines are intended to apply to all types of catalog, including World Wide Web-based catalogs, GUI…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Guidelines
Lancaster, F. W.; And Others – Library Hi Tech News, 1986
This composite report provides summaries of presentations by 10 experts at the 23rd Annual Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing in April 1986 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All were concerned with the design of online systems to make them easier for library patrons to use. (Author/CDD)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Data Processing, Information Retrieval
Lancaster, F. W., Ed. – 1987
The papers in this proceedings consider ways in which user friendly interface design may be used to make online systems in public and academic libraries easier to use, and thus more attractive to potential users. A short introduction by F. W. Lancaster is followed by nine papers: (1) "Linking the Unlinkable" (Michael Gorman); (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer System Design, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Benamati, Dennis C.; Schultze, Phyllis A.; Bouloukos, Adam C.; Newman, Graeme R. – 1998
The criminal justice world is brimming with new information, statistics, analyses, and findings available in a variety of formats. This resource book offers guidance on finding and evaluating the myriad criminal justice information sources currently available. It guides the researcher toward a wide variety of information resources, including…
Descriptors: Change, Crime, Criminal Law, Criminology