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Helgerson, Linda W. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Compares pricing of seven CD-ROM-based public access catalog systems for libraries of diverse sizes and groupings. Other features of the systems are outlined in the broad areas of database preparation, indexing, database updates, hardware, information retrieval, library controlled elements, interlibrary loan, reports, user support, future…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Library Automation, Online Catalogs
Library Systems Newsletter, 1995
Summarizes responses from an international survey of automated library system vendors who offer integrated, multi-user, multi-function systems running on mainframes, minis, and micros using multi-user operating systems. Companies were questioned about their computer systems, products, customers, staff, and sales figures. A comparative analysis of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation, Library Networks
Cibbarelli, Pamela – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Examines library automation product introductions and conversions to new operating systems. Compares user satisfaction ratings of the following library software packages: DOS/Windows, UNIX, Macintosh, and DEC VAX/VMS. Software is rated according to documentation, service/support, training, product reliability, product capabilities, ease of use,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation, Information Technology, Library Automation
Library Systems Newsletter, 1995
Presents the results of a survey of 18 vendors of PC- and Mac-based multifunction library systems that include either circulation or patron access catalogs. Highlights include software alone or turnkey systems, operating systems, programming language, sales, profitability, and support staff. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Durfee, Linda J. – 1987
When DIALOG introduced DIALMAIL, its electronic mail service, online searchers were encouraged to use it as an alternative delivery method for offline prints. The new method of retrieval was considered to be fast and described in documentation and reviews as being much less expensive than online types. Performed in June 1987, this study compares…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Reviews, Cost Effectiveness

Lighthall, Lynne – Canadian Library Journal, 1991
Presents results of the second annual survey of the Canadian microcomputer-based school library system marketplace. Highlights include use of the MARC standard for cataloging; integrated, modular systems; problems with the questionnaire used; geographic distribution; union catalogues; bilingual capabilities; Canadian installations and sales…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Geographic Distribution, Integrated Library Systems