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Marmion, Dan – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Describes the origins of hypertext and reviews the history of the concept of nonsequential access to information that led to hypertext. Technological developments that have been combined with hypertext are discussed, including workstations, video and laser disk technology, and microcomputers; and library applications of hypertext and hypermedia…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Hypermedia, Information Technology, Library Automation
Molholt, Pat – School Library Media Quarterly, 1989
Discusses traditional library approaches to access to information and the possible impact of information technologies, library automation, and artificial intelligence. Access issues raised by these technologies are identified and a research agenda to explore these issues is outlined. (31 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Library Automation
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Caufield, James – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2005
Google's extraordinary success is usually attributed to innovative technology and new business models. By contrast, this paper argues that Google's success is mostly due to its adoption of certain library values. First, Google has refused to adopt the standard practices of the search engine business, practices that compromised service to the user…
Descriptors: Search Engines, Internet, Library Automation, Innovation
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German, Lisa – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1993
Reviews literature from 1992 that focused on issues concerning acquisitions. Highlights include acquisitions organization; conference reports; pricing issues and budgetary concerns; vendor performance; electronic publishing; automation; and acquisitions abroad. Issues of access versus ownership, copyright, and storage of electronic media are…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Budgeting, Conferences, Copyrights
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Lange, Holley R. – Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST), 1993
Examines current research on the implications of and the potential for two speech technologies: speech synthesis or response, i.e., speech output from a computer; and speech recognition, i.e., speech input to a computer. Human factors research is discussed; library applications are described; and future possibilities are considered. (Contains 148…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Library Automation
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Bierman, Kenneth J. – Journal of Library Administration, 1991
The availability of electronic information sources in libraries has revived the debate over user fees. As increasing amounts of information are available only electronically, the cost of providing access becomes higher and harder to predict. User fees help to defray the increased costs of electronic information while allowing libraries to continue…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Costs, Electronic Publishing, Fees
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Iljon, Ariane; Pigott, Ian – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Describes cooperation between the national libraries of Europe on access to electronic publications, and outlines reasons why it has been necessary to act at a European level to improve library services. Highlights include the European Union, research and development, Telematics for Libraries activities, national policies, and future…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Library Automation
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Koren, Judy – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
The first of two articles on multiuser access to CD-ROM databases examines options that do not involve a local area network (LAN). Hardware and software requirements, advantages, and disadvantages for several alternatives are described. A product and company directory is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals
Mitchell, Maurice; Saunders, Laverna M. – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Discusses issues related to the idea of a virtual library, or electronic library, in an academic setting. Topics discussed include access to academic libraries via personal computers; online catalogs; wide area networks, such as Internet, and their impact on library and computer center services; administrative issues; human and technological…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Centers, Computer Networks
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King, Hannah – Electronic Library, 1993
Questions the wisdom of permitting visions of the electronic library to drive budgets and strategic planning. Social and economic realities limiting user access to information, new roles for librarians, and models that guide management of information resources and services by real librarians for real users are discussed. A proposed action agenda…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Budgets, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries
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Pesch, Oliver – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1994
Discusses three electronic information formats: CD-ROM, tape loads, and online hosts; reviews some of the hardware platforms used for accessing information in these formats; and discusses some of the issues involved in interconnecting computer systems to increase access to electronic collections. (Author)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases
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McCrank, Lawrence J. – Journal of Library Administration, 1986
Examines the MARC Archives and Manuscripts Control format as a prototype for the exchange of information among multitype networks including libraries and archives, and discusses existing differences in policy and objectives of libraries and archives that may be reconciled using this format. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Bibliographic Utilities, Information Systems
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Hacken, Richard D. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Compares, contrasts, and critiques predictions that have been made about the future of research libraries, focusing on the impact of technology on the library's role and users' needs. The discussion includes models for the adaptation of new technologies that may assist in library planning and change. (38 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adoption (Ideas), Bibliographic Databases, Futures (of Society)
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Steele, Colin – Electronic Library, 1993
Reviews global electronic access changes and their impact on library operations with particular references to developments at the Australian National University. Topics discussed include scholarly communication; user demands; information technology developments; library structures and organizations; management qualifications for librarianship;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries
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Hafner, Arthur W.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Four articles address traditional mediation in library services, including the librarian as mediator, the reference librarian as information intermediary, recommitment to patrons' information needs, and mediation in reference service to extend patron success. (87 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cultural Differences, Democracy, Homeless People
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