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Interactive Information Networks and UK Libraries.
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Vickery, Brian; And Others – Journal of Documentation, 1984
This report considers the effects of new technology (online search services) on user access to information; the role of libraries in providing such access; the structure of a future national information network in the United Kingdom; and general managerial considerations. Seventeen references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Comparison of CAIRS and STATUS Information Storage and Retrieval Software over a 3-Month Period.
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Hoey, P. O'N. – Information Processing and Management, 1982
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food conducted an operational evaluation of the software packages CAIRS and STATUS, which were used to build databases and databanks. Setting up the trial, types of data involved (chemical products used as pesticides), searching and presentation of data, and the final choice are covered. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries
Online Information Services in U.K. Academic Libraries.
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Akeroyd, John; Foster, Allan – Online Review, 1979
Reviews the results of a brief questionnaire survey of academic libraries in the United Kingdom to determine use of on-line information retrieval, including major systems used, justification of on-line services, recipients of the services, service integration into present reference and information services, and charging and budgeting…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Health Information: A Role for Public Access Systems?
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Stevens, Caroline A.; And Others – Journal of Information Science, 1997
A survey examined the degree to which community information systems provide consumer health information in the United Kingdom. Discusses the extent and nature of this information versus government requirements; operational details; non-healthcare information; management and decision making; procedures for updating information; health information…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Information Services, Foreign Countries, Guidelines
Implementing a National Access Management System for Electronic Services: Technology Alone Is Not Enough.
Wiseman, Norman – D-Lib Magazine, 1998
Describes the development, implementation, operations, and benefits of the ATHENS (authentication system) access-management system which was introduced in 1996 and extended in 1997 to provide access-control facilities to online resources for all the national data centers and services in the United Kingdom. Outlines future plans for ATHENS. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Foreign Countries
IFLA General Conference, 1985. Division on Management and Technology. Section on Information Technology. Papers.
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1985
Papers on information technology which were presented at the 1985 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Technology in the Public Library: The Impact on our Community" (Kenneth E. Dowlin, United States); (2) "Software Evaluation: Sources and Resources in the United Kingdom" (Stephen…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval, Information Science