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Golden, Susan – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1982
Describes the Library Computer System, an online circulation system used in 22 Illinois libraries, that features complete holdings and circulation status information for serials and monographs. Problems in the network environment, plans for modification, and reasons why the system works are identified. References and two additional readings are…
Descriptors: Databases, Library Automation, Library Circulation, Library Networks
Berry, Irma – 1983
Based on information collected from a survey of selected state library agencies, this booklet describes the governance, funding, membership criteria, and services of library systems in Illinois, New York, California, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Connecticut. An overview of the development of multitype library systems and definitions of…
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Library Administration, Library Networks, Library Services
Bender, David R. – School Library Journal, 1979
Describes the role of the school library media program in networking in terms of nine network considerations requiring group agreement, joint programs and services, media specialist's roles, and challenges to be met. (CMV)
Descriptors: Educational Media, Group Activities, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
Vermont State Dept. of Libraries, Montpelier. – 1982
This catalog provides ideas for sharing library resources, programs, administrative and other procedures, and services between all sizes of public libraries in Vermont. It is noted that many of the ideas are the result of a 1981 survey of Vermont public librarians, and their perceptions of library needs and additional desired services, as…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Guidelines, Interlibrary Loans, Library Cooperation
Immroth, Barbara – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1984
Discussion of school library media center automation resulting from network participation provides a brief overview of the literature that mentions automation in conjunction with networks and a review of several model programs in Indiana, New York, and Ohio. Network participation in OCLC is noted. Twenty-three references are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. Office of Management Studies. – 1978
A 1977 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) survey indicated that nearly all respondents viewed enhanced access to needed information and service capabilities as the primary benefit of resource sharing. Most responding libraries participated in more than one type of resource sharing activity, ranging from informal understandings among a few…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Consortia, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Michigan Library, Lansing. – 1982
To assist in the dissemination of information concerning Michigan public library projects funded under the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), this publication presents a collection of project reports from grant recipients. The state LSCA long range planning and report process is briefly described and members of the LSCA Planning…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Hearing Impairments, Interlibrary Loans, Library Collections
