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Data Research Associates, Inc., St. Louis, MO. – 1992
The topic of open systems as it relates to the needs of libraries to establish interoperability between dissimilar computer systems can be clarified by an understanding of the background and evolution of the issue. The International Standards Organization developed a model to link dissimilar computers, and this model has evolved into consensus…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Equipment Manufacturers, Equipment Standards

Long, Philip L. – 1979
This report presents an analysis of the search query arguments of several major bibliographic utilities and shows the commonalities and differences of the query structure among the various systems. The report illustrates a symbolic metalanguage that was developed to describe and compare the search arguments. In addition, status and error messages…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Peters, Paul Evan – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1991
This article examines the role of advanced networks such as the National Science Foundation Network, with emphasis on their potential in improving information distribution and access in college and university libraries. Questions are posed concerning technical, political, institutional, and human aspects of networked information. (DB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Agents, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society)
Townley, Charles T.; And Others – 1983
Policies and procedures are outlined for the Online Database Information Network (ODIN), a cooperative of libraries in south-central Pennsylvania, which was organized to improve library services through technology. The first section covers organization and goals, members, and responsibilities of the administrative council and libraries. Patrons…
Descriptors: Administration, Databases, Guidelines, Information Networks
Welliver, Christine – 1981
The product of a project funded by the Michigan Department of Education, during the 1980-81 fiscal year, this manual is intended to help those involved in adult education in Michigan to understand the concept of networking and to establish networks which will extend the resources of their own local programs. A summary of the potential uses of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agency Cooperation, Guidelines, Information Networks

Butler, Brett – Library Hi Tech, 1991
The Memex Research Institute (MRI), an independent nonprofit research and development organization, has created an electronic library program of shared research and development to make the collective vision of Vannevar Bush's "memex" more concrete. Program is working toward the creation of large, publicly available indexed electronic image…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Networks
Bajjaly, Stephen T. – 1999
This publication outlines the complete community networking process: planning, developing partnerships, funding, marketing, content, public access, and evaluation, and discusses the variety of roles that the local public library can play in this process. Chapter One, "The Importance of Community Networking," describes the importance of community…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agency Cooperation, Community Needs, Community Programs