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Sloan, Bernard G.; Stewart, J. David – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Discusses the history, operation, funding, and future of ILLINET Online, an automated library system in Illinois which has two components: the Library Computer System, a statewide resource sharing network; and the Full Bibliographic Record system, a shared online catalog for participating libraries. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Financial Support, Higher Education, Library Automation
Ison, Jan – Illinois Libraries, 1994
Discussion of resource sharing and interlibrary loans in Illinois libraries focuses on patron-initiated interlibrary loans. The implementation of a patron-initiated service in the Lincoln Trail Libraries System Automation Consortium is described; results are discussed; and a shift in lending and borrowing patterns is examined. (LRW)
Descriptors: Consortia, Interlibrary Loans, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
Mohler, Joyce S. – 1992
The purpose of this study was to determine the current levels of automation and plans for future automation in state-supported, two-year community college libraries. A second purpose was to examine the impact of independent variables, such as enrollment and professional staff, on library automation. Eighty community college library directors and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Automation
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Strack, Nancy C. – 1992
This paper presents results of a survey that examined the spending activities of patrons from other libraries while in Naperville (Illinois) using their reciprocal borrowing privileges at Nichols Library, the local public library. Results of a questionnaire from 100 of the 7,540 registered reciprocal borrowers provide information on: home…
Descriptors: Business, Community Benefits, Economic Impact, Library Cooperation
Fox, Carol – Illinois Libraries, 1990
Description of library services in Illinois focuses on school libraries and youth services. Topics discussed include multitype library systems; automation; youth services consultants; data collection for youth services; resource sharing for schools; promotion of reading and library programs; communications networks; and standards and certification…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Certification, Computer Networks, Consultants
Howrey, Mary N.; Morrison, Carol – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1991
These two reports describe the status of automation in Illinois public school and private and parochial school libraries, particularly relating to shared library resources. Results of a survey of other states' school library automation systems and resource sharing are reported, cataloging is discussed, and access to other databases is examined.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers