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Library Networking in North America in the 1980s. Part 2: The Response of Bibliographic Utilities to Local, Integrated Systems.
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Hildreth, Charles R. – Electronic Library, 1987
Describes the trend toward decentralization and local, integrated systems in the library network environment. The response of the bibliographic utilities to these trends is discussed in terms of distributed processing systems, participation in the Linked Systems Project, the introduction of new and improved services, and international ventures. (1…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Decentralization, International Programs, Library Automation
The Telecommunications Landscape: 1986.
Lynch, Clifford A.; Brownrigg, Edwin B. – Library Journal, 1986
Explores issues relating libraries, telecommunications, the Communications Act of 1934, the Federal Communications Commission, and the common carriers. Computer networking technologies and standards are discussed and progress in library networking is compared to the development of a planned national science network. Future public policy issues…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Information Networks, Library Automation
A Survey of Users' Reactions to the Local Area Network in the Library School at the University of North Texas. A Research Study.
Brazile, Orella Ramsey – 1989
Research analyzing users' reactions to the implementation of automation and computer technology in the industrial and business fields indicates that users will respond more positively to these new technologies if they are adequately trained beforehand. To measure response in the academic sector, users' reactions to the local area network (LAN) in…
Descriptors: Demography, Higher Education, Library Automation, Library Schools
Library-Vendor Relations: An Era of New Challenges.
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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
The Network Classroom.
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Maule, R. William – Interpersonal Computing and Technology Journal, 1993
Discussion of the role of new computer communications technologies in education focuses on modern networking systems, including fiber distributed data interface and Integrated Services Digital Network; strategies for implementing networked-based communication; and public online information resources for the classroom, including Bitnet, Internet,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Electronic Libraries
Micros for the 1990's: An Update.
Grosch, Audrey N. – Online, 1991
Discusses new hardware and software developments for microcomputers and considers strategies for future library microcomputing. Topics discussed include developments with Macintosh computers; the importance of local area networks (LANs); upgrading options for hardware; operating system upgrades; dynamic data exchange (DDE); microcomputer…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Futures (of Society), Library Automation
High Technology in School Libraries.
Loertscher, David – Media and Methods, 1988
Describes technological advances in hardware and software used for managing school library media centers. Topics discussed include library management systems; system enhancements in microcomputers; library-specific software; CD ROMs; local area networks; online services; administrative applications; and a brief review of criteria for automating…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Criteria, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers