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Peer reviewedMcGill, Michael J.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Reviews the Linked Systems project protocols in the Name Authority Distribution Application and describes the requirements they were designed to meet. A technical evaluation of the protocols in actual operation at OCLC is presented, and suggestions for improved performance are made. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Case Studies, Databases, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedBrownrigg, Edwin B.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This tutorial on packet radio (communication system using radio and digital packet-switching technology) highlights radio transmission of data, brief history, special considerations in applying packet radio to library online catalogs, technology, defining protocol at physical and network levels, security, geographic coverage, and components. (A…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Networks, Information Systems, Library Automation
Peer reviewedLevert, Virginia M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Important features of local area networks (LAN) are reviewed, and several microcomputer LANs are described (ARCnet, Hinet, ShareNet, Ethernet, Omninet, PLAN 4000). Results of survey of 10 libraries using or planning to use a microcomputer LAN and considerations in choosing a LAN are reported. Forty-one references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Networks, Information Systems, Library Automation
