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| Library Software Review | 7 |
Author
| Bailey, Charles W., Jr. | 1 |
| Breeding, Marshall | 1 |
| Duval, Beverly K. | 1 |
| Earley, Dorothy | 1 |
| Johnson, Millard F., Jr. | 1 |
| Levert, Virginia M. | 1 |
| Main, Linda | 1 |
| Nashelsky, Joan | 1 |
| Primich, Tracy | 1 |
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| Guides - General | 7 |
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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| Administrators | 1 |
| Practitioners | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPrimich, Tracy – Library Software Review, 1992
Discusses computer viruses that attack the Macintosh and describes Symantec AntiVirus for Macintosh (SAM), a commercial program designed to detect and eliminate viruses; sample screen displays are included. SAM is recommended for use in library settings as well as two public domain virus protection programs. (four references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Library Automation, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedBreeding, Marshall – Library Software Review, 1988
Discusses ways a microcomputer system might enhance the mainframe library system at Vanderbilt University. Topics include: (1) types of microcomputers; (2) types of terminals; (3) characteristics of a dumb terminal; (4) characteristics of an intelligent terminal; (5) which terminals should be given additional features; and (6) designing an…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Automation
Peer reviewedDuval, Beverly K.; Main, Linda – Library Software Review, 1995
Provides a succinct guide to building a home page. Overview includes the main Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) tags, plus examples of their use; forms and clickable maps; new HTML 3.0 tags; and pointers to sites that contain HTML editors, graphics, backgrounds, and music. Five figures illustrate the text. (JKP)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Coding, Computer Software, Guides
Peer reviewedBailey, Charles W., Jr. – Library Software Review, 1990
Describes the Public Access Computer Systems Forum (PACS), a computer conference that deals with all computer systems that libraries make available to patrons. Areas discussed include how to subscribe to PACS, message distribution and retrieval capabilities, subscriber lists, documentation, generic list server capabilities, and other…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Mail, Electronic Publishing, Libraries
Peer reviewedLevert, Virginia M. – Library Software Review, 1985
Discusses number and type of microcomputer software programs useful to libraries and types of hardware on which they run, as identified by Nolan Information Management Services. Highlights include general application programs, applications designed to support library technical processes, producers of library software, and choosing among options.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Information Systems, Library Automation
Peer reviewedJohnson, Millard F., Jr. – Library Software Review, 1987
Suggests a model for using a spreadsheet to allocate academic library salary increases. Seven variables are incorporated in the model: (1) experience; (2) difficulty of the job; (3) initiative; (4) cost of living; (5) inflation; (6) equity; and (7) merit. One reference is listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Administration
Peer reviewedNashelsky, Joan; Earley, Dorothy – Library Software Review, 1991
Discusses reference management software that is used for the storage and retrieval of bibliographic and text files on personal computers. Uses in health sciences are reviewed, selection criteria are discussed, needs assessment is described, guidelines for selecting appropriate software are presented, and a list of software products is included.…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Computer Software Selection, Criteria, Database Management Systems
