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Bitterman, Amy; Gray, Lucinda; Goldring, Rebecca – National Center for Education Statistics, 2013
This report presents selected findings from the Public School Library Media Center Data File of the 2011-12 Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS). SASS is a nationally representative sample survey of public and private K-12 schools, principals, and teachers in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. School districts associated with public schools…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Private Schools, School Libraries, Elementary Schools
Matthews, Joseph R. – Library Journal, 1982
Predicts that the growing market for automated circulation systems will expand even faster in the near future, given the availability of a wide variety of systems and computer types, which enables libraries of all sizes to obtain a system to fit their needs. Currently there are 301 systems installed. (RAA)
Descriptors: Computers, Library Automation, Library Circulation, Marketing
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Miller, Rosalind; Terwillegar, Jane – Clearing House, 1982
Notes that few school districts are taking advantage of the application of computer technology to library media services. Suggests possible applications. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Automation
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Schraml, Mary L. – Special Libraries, 1981
Briefly reviews the literature addressing the psychological needs of those who must adapt to automation in the workplace, emphasizing the causes and treatment of automation fears on the part of library personnel. A bibliography cites more than 40 sources. (FM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computers, Fear, Library Automation
Keren, Carl, Ed.; Sered, Irina, Ed. – 1983
Designed to provide guidance in selecting appropriate software for library automation, information storage and retrieval, or management of bibliographic databases, this inventory describes 188 computer software packages. The information was obtained through a questionnaire survey of 600 software suppliers and developers who were asked to describe…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Costs, Design Requirements
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Hoffmann, 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
Alabama State Commission on Higher Education, Montgomery. – 1982
Intended as a basis for continuing and expanding cooperative network activities, this publication presents five comprehensive reports developed in 1981/82 which assess the academic libraries of the 16 public and private postsecondary educational institutions in Alabama. The five reports cover collection development, staff adequacy, space…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computers, Financial Support