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Paskoff, Beth M. – Library Trends, 1989
Describes issues relating to the introduction of microcomputer software into library collections. Topics discussed include collection development policies; selection criteria; library publications that review software; cataloging and classification; storage; circulation policies; copyright protection, including ownership and copying; and future…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
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
Kahin, Brian – EDUCOM Bulletin, 1988
Discussion of copyright issues involving computer software focuses on faculty examination of software for evaluation purposes. Two model examination copy licenses are proposed: one a circulating evaluation copy, for libraries and other centers where individual evaluators are not involved in copying; and one a distributable evaluation copy. (five…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Copyrights, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Bibliographic Utilities and the Use of Microcomputers in Libraries: Current and Projected Practices.
McAninch, Glen – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1986
Bibliographic utilities are marketing specially designed hardware and software that permit libraries to patch together automated cataloging, acquisitions, serials control, reference, online public catalogs, circulation, interlibrary loan, and administrative functions. The increasing complexity of the technology is making it more difficult to…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Software Reviews, Library Acquisition

Saffady, William – Library Trends, 1989
Surveys the current state of computer applications in six areas of library work: circulation control; descriptive cataloging; catalog maintenance and production; reference services; acquisitions; and serials control. Motives for automation are discussed, and examples of representative vendors, products, and services are given. (15 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Software

Proctor, L. F. – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1985
Reviews current thinking on microcomputer hardware and software selection; outlines several ways in which microcomputers may be used in media centers (inventory, circulation, telecomputing, word processing, decision making, computing literacy, recreation); and identifies some commercially available software which fulfills the need of specified…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Inventory