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Bose, Anindya – 1984
Within the last 20 or 30 years, some technologies have mushroomed that have not only revolutionized the discipline and practice of librarianship and information management, but also christened our age as the Information Age. This paper identifies the technological breakthroughs that ushered in the Information Age and are transforming librarianship…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Networks, Information Processing, Library Automation
Koenig, Michael E. D. – Library Journal, 1987
Describes three stages of the automation of information processing systems by combining the concept of the exponential growth of operational capabilities with three characteristics: computational capability, ability to store data, and ability to communicate data. The growth of fiberoptic technology is described as beginning the third stage. (EM)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Storage Devices, Futures (of Society), Information Processing
Peer reviewedLeggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
Describes features of existing software packages for circulation control (borrower and item files, data capture and verification, issue, return, renewal, loan conditions, reservations, overdues, updating, and management information), and serials control (ordering, recording receipt, reader access, binding and financial control, listings, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Database Management Systems, Information Processing
Penchansky, Mimi B., Comp.; Halicki-Conrad, Adam, Comp. – 1986
For the purpose of this bibliography, international librarianship focuses on the role of information in society, and the methods of its acquisition, processing, retrieval, and dissemination across national boundaries by means of international library cooperation through the formulation and development of common standards, policies, and practices.…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Developing Nations, Information Processing, International Cooperation
Byrne, Deborah J. – 1998
The MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) format allows the capability of accessing library catalog records by any piece of information found in the catalog record. A library's MARC database is its most expensive investment in library automation, and the most crucial factor in the success of the library's automation. Intended for librarians or…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Data Processing, Databases
Fritz, Deborah A. – 1998
Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) is the dominant format for the bibliographic cataloging of all types of library materials. This source cross references "Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd ed., 1988 revision" (AACR2R), MARC tags/subfields, and interpretations for Library of Congress rules for each of the major media categories. This…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Bibliographic Records, Books, Cataloging
Cole, Jim, Ed.; Williams, James W., Ed. – 1996
This book assesses progress and technical changes in the field of serials management and anticipates future directions and challenges for librarians. The book consists of 18 chapters: (1) "Introduction" (Jim Cole and James W. Williams); (2) "Peter Gellatly--Editor with a Deft Touch" (Ruth C. Carter); (3) "The "Deseret…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Agents, Electronic Journals, Electronic Libraries
