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Peer reviewedCleveland, Gary – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Describes research networks available in Canada and planning for a high-speed network called CANARIE (Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry, and Education). Potential library applications of research networks are discussed, including information retrieval, interlibrary loan, document delivery, shared cataloging, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Information Networks
Peer reviewedHoffmann, Ellen – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
This examination of the relationships between bibliographic utilities, online vendors, and local systems in the automated library environment, discusses library autonomy and standards, as well as customized options and quality of service offered by utilities and vendors. Suggestions are offered for maintaining relationships in a changing…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computers, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedDuchesne, Roddy; Giesbrecht, Walter W. – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
Discusses CD-ROM with an emphasis on aspects that librarians need to know. The topics covered include the technology; installations and cost; advantages and disadvantages for libraries; products of interest to librarians; and selection issues. Other optical storage media are described and sources for further information are provided. (37…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
