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Tanis, Norman; Ventuleth, Cindy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
Describes a pilot project in automated storage and retrieval of library materials which uses miniload cranes to retrieve bins of materials, and an interface with an online catalog that patrons use to request materials. Savings in space and money and potential problems with the system are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Facility Requirements, Higher Education
Alabi, G. A. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
This overview of an experimental automated circulation system at Ibadan University (Nigeria) includes a discussion of system hardware, software, program structure, file structure, and system functions (charges, discharges, renews, overdues, fines, reservations, recalls, and assisted query). Statistics on manual and automated systems related to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Design, Developing Nations, Information Retrieval

Hernon, Peter – Government Information Quarterly, 1987
This examination of the literature that discusses technological applications for the collections and services of depository libraries identifies areas treated in the literature and topics for further writing and research. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decision Support Systems, Depository Libraries, Government Publications
Holibaugh, Ralph – 1987
This SPEC (Systems and Procedures Exchange Center) kit provides a sample of excerpts from technical and planning documents contributed by 40 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries that are planning to install or have already implemented optical disc technology. Selected to represent a variety of media and applications, the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Higher Education, Information Storage

Hayes, Robert M. – RQ, 1986
This brief description of the research program being carried out through the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of California, Los Angeles, focuses on issues, problems, and needs for research for long-range strategic planning for library and information resources in the research universities of the future. (MBR)
Descriptors: Budgets, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Needs

Senzig, Donna M.; Bright, Franklyn F. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Describes the Network Library System, a collaborative development project undertaken by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Chicago libraries, which currently handles an online catalog and a circulation system. The conceptualization of the system, its development and performance, and subsequent changes due to available…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Cooperative Programs