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Ivanova, Malinka – Informatics in Education, 2020
eLearning is fast progressing scientific field proposing novel and specific approaches in a range of domains. It is well established practice in universities, schools and organizations for delivering interactive, adaptive and flexible training, taking advantage of contemporary and emerging technologies. Informatics is a continuously evolving…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Learning Analytics, Automation, Information Systems
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Dick, Richard S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Discusses evolution of Integrated Library System (ILS) since its beginning at National Library of Medicine, highlighting events leading to ILS development; formative design stages, formation of Online Computer System; installation of ILS version 1.0 at Pentagon library; development of version 2.0, formation of Avatar Systems; OCLC's acquisition of…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Automation, Library Networks, Online Systems
Summit, Roger K.; And Others – Library Journal, 1980
Five information company executives present an overview of the impact of technological innovation upon the library and its services and offer their predictions for libraries in 1985. (RAA)
Descriptors: Information Systems, Innovation, Library Automation, Library Services
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Crouch, C. J. – Information Processing and Management, 1990
Examines early and current approaches to automatic thesaurus construction and describes an approach to automatic generation of global thesauri based on the term discrimination value model and on an appropriate clustering algorithm. Preliminary results of implementation of the method are reported. (46 references) (Author/MES)
Descriptors: Automation, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Models
Vaughan, Jason; Fabbi, Jennifer – Computers in Libraries, 2005
This article, the second installment of CIL's (Computers in Libraries) 2005 Helping You Buy series, provides an in-depth look at library selfcheck systems from 10 vendors. The product comparison chart will help you to quickly and easily compare products from competing vendors. All of the information on the product comparison chart came directly…
Descriptors: Vendors, Libraries, Library Services, Information Technology
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Wagner, Judy – Journal of Library Automation, 1980
Discusses database structure, concepts, and management systems in library settings and describes the Comprehensive Automated Learning Resource System (CALS). This system was developed by NILRC to meet the needs of libraries which incorporate print and audiovisual materials in their collections. (RAA)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Databases, Information Systems, Library Automation
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Dodd, Sue A. – Library Trends, 1982
Comments on significant steps that have contributed to current level of bibliographic control of social science machine-readable data files (MRDF). Problems to be considered before MRDF can be integrated into existing bibliographic utilities are outlined. Twenty references and MARC format, catalog entry, and data abstract for an MRDF are appended.…
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Databases, Information Needs
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Cheatham, David – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Discussion of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) that supports operational and managerial planning of automation projects covers challenges of library automation, evolution and scope of SDLC, lack of dissemination of SDLC literature within library and information science community, and corrective measures to meet library automation demands.…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Planning
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Hannestad, Stephen E. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Describes archival concepts and theories and their evolution in recent times. Basic archival functions--appraisal, arrangement, description, reference, preservation, and publication--are introduced. Early applications of automation to archives (including SPINDEX, NARS-5, NARS-A-1, MARC AMC, presNET, CTRACK, PHOTO, and DIARY) and automation trends…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Software, Futures (of Society), History
Lofstrom, Mats; And Others – 1981
Prepared to stimulate discussion on how to design a Swedish policy in information science and technology, this report presents the state-of-the-art of this field as it pertains to the dissemination of scientific information and outlines a program for future research and development. The review portion examines systems for current information…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Information Dissemination, Information Science, Information Systems
Carlson, Gary – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1984
Reports on the use of microcomputers in comprehensive library circulation systems. Topics covered include system requirements (reliability, completeness); determining circulation system needs (saving money, improving service, modernization); limitations of microcomputers (capacity, kinds of data stored, number of stations or terminals); system…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Guidelines, Information Systems
Melin, Nancy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
This report on the microcomputer-to-mainframe link highlights advantages and weaknesses of each system when used independently; technical considerations for link (personal computer emulates a dumb terminal, data transfer, selective data access category, nongeneric links); how librarians can use the link; availability of software; and planning for…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Networks, Information Systems, Input Output Devices
Becker, Louise Giovane – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Reviews computer applications in judicial, legal, and legislative information activities being used to support litigation and court administration, assist in searching for legislation and laws, aid criminal justice information systems, and provide appropriate bibliographic and reference assistance. Management issues in automating systems are…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Court Litigation, Databases
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Borgman, Christine L. – Library Quarterly, 1997
Discusses the history of American and British experiences with library automation and contrasts them with recent developments in central and eastern Europe. Highlights include efficiency of internal operations, including cataloging data; access to internal and external library resources, including online catalogs and document delivery; and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Document Delivery, Foreign Countries
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Barnett, Patricia J. – Library Trends, 1988
Explores the qualities of bibliographic and object entities that contribute to the similarities and differences in the data describing them and the possibility of cooperation between indexers of art objects and indexers of bibliographic information. The discussion covers the role of authority control as the linking component between bibliographic…
Descriptors: Art Products, Automation, Bibliographic Records, Comparative Analysis
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