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MacDonald, R. W.; And Others – 1975
To determine the need for additional bibliographic resources in the libraries of British Columbia, Canada, an evaluation was undertaken which included visits to libraries and existing operational catalog support systems, and meetings with advisory committees. Recommendations included: (1) implementation of a province-wide, on-line catalog system;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Communications, Costs
Wiltse, Helen – 1988
Noting that the primary function of electronic mail within research libraries has changed from interlibrary loan to administrative purposes in the last four years, this kit begins with an overview of the results of Association of Research Libraries (ARL) surveys of the use of electronic mail (e-mail) in member libraries conducted in 1984 and 1988.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Delivery Systems, Electronic Mail, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedGibb, Betty – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
Discusses the results of a survey to find out who was using the British Columbia Union Catalogue, why they were using it, how they were using it, what difficulties they were encountering, and what factors were influencing their success or failure. Eight recommendations are provided based on the results. (CHC)
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans, Library Networks
Turner, Ann; And Others – 1980
Conducted to gather information on the practical impact of implementing either the Washington Library Network (WLN) system or one of two versions of the DOBIS system in British Columbia Union Catalogue (BCUC) member libraries, this study addressed four questions: (1) the effect the introduction of the new system would have on workflows; (2)…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Data Processing, Information Retrieval
McCallum, John D. – 1972
In 1971 the Board of the Midwestern Regional Library System authorized a study of the periodical collections of the major public libraries, the three universities, and one community college within the Region. It was felt that the study would have immediate implications for the Regional library's developing "Information Services Program,"…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indexes, Information Services, Library Collections
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
Papers on school and children's libraries which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Learning to Learn in the Street," a description by B. Lang (France) of "street libraries" and other institutions designed to introduce economically disadvantaged children to…
Descriptors: Children, Economically Disadvantaged, Foreign Countries, Information Services
PDF pending restorationArizona Library Association. – 1996
At the sixth transborder forum, librarians from the United States, Canada, and Mexico gathered to explore topics of interest to academic, public, school, and special librarians in all three countries. The conference program and general information are provided in English and Spanish. Presentations, some in English and some in Spanish, include:…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Document Delivery
