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Crawford, Walt – Journal of Library Automation, 1980
Presents guidelines for utilization, evaluation, selection, and acquisition of CRT terminals for library technical processing systems. An evaluation of the institution's needs is followed by a description of a three-step process of assembling information from advertisements and literature, direct observation and use, and talking to other users of…
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices, Library Automation, Library Technical Processes

Whitaker, Douglas A. – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Discusses information gained from a test of cable data circuits on a Geac bibliographic control system at the Wayne Oakland Library Federation (WOLF) (Michigan). Highlights include an introduction to cable, hardware profile, the WOLF experience, and key questions that will affect the future use of cable for data transmission. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cable Television, Information Systems, Input Output Devices, Library Automation
Metz, Paul – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Discusses the Virginia Tech Library System (VTLS) which is currently in an intermediate step between a basic short-record circulation and finding system and a totally integrated library processing system that will incorporate circulation control, acquisitions, serials, and an online catalog. (CHC)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographies, Higher Education, Input Output Devices

Buck, Dayna E.; Krois, Jerome W. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discussion of basic telecommunications concepts includes data terminal equipment, carrier equipment and data communications equipment. Guidelines offered for librarians planning the implementation of a telecommunications network address reliability and costs of equipment, requirements of the system, and ease of use of the system. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Equipment, Evaluation Criteria, Input Output Devices

Crawford, Walt – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This checklist based on an earlier version (1980) relates specifically to cathode ray tube and other visual display terminals (VDTs) and also applies to personal computers. Highlights include changes in VDTs, selecting a VDT (evaluate needs, survey market, observe and use, talk to users), and screen and keyboard characteristics. (EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Standards, Guidelines
Bruman, Janet L. – 1983
Focusing on the use of microcomputers as "smart terminals" for accessing time-sharing systems for libraries, this document discusses the communications software needed to allow the microcomputer to appear as a terminal to the remote host. The functions which communications software programs are designed to perform are defined and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks

Havercamp, Dan – Library Hi Tech, 1985
The "average" costs of integrated library system components--including hardware, software, and related expenses--are outlined to assist in projecting the costs of a small system. Potential benefits of such systems, i.e., areas in which operational costs can be reduced through their use, are also reviewed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Information Systems

Yother, 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
Bridge, Frank; Walton, Robert – 1987
This workbook presents outlines of topics to be covered during a two-day workshop on the fundamentals for library automation. Topics for the first day include: (1) Introduction; (2) Computer Technology--A Historical Overview; (3) Evolution of Library Automation; (4) Computer Hardware Technology--An Introduction; (5) Computer Software…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Software, Contracts, Costs

Steele, Colin; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Five brief articles examine new library technologies and physical problems; potential health hazards posed by frequent use of photocopiers; psychological deterrence of electronic security systems; quality control of cooperative cataloging in a library network; and the billing system designed and programed for a medical library. Two articles…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accounting, Alarm Systems, Bibliographic Utilities
ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources, Syracuse, NY. – 1984
Twelve articles and reports published between 1982 and 1984 and cited in "Resources in Education" and "Current Index to Journals in Education" are listed in this bibliography on the use of microcomputers for technical processes in libraries. Topics included are communications software for microcomputers; software for…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Input Output Devices