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Fosdick, Howard – Library Journal, 1980
Examines the development of the microcomputer and focuses on its potential for library automation. The characteristics of microcomputers and minicomputers are contrasted and a selected annotated bibliography includes a list of specialty magazines on microcomputers. (RAA)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Circulation, Library Networks, Library Technical Processes
Peer reviewedLynch, Mary Jo – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Based on interviews with OCLC staff, network directors, and librarians in member libraries, and related literature review, it is recommended that OCLC take steps to improve statistics it currently makes available and to consider leadership role in helping libraries use microcomputer technology to provide statistics for library management. (27…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Science, Information Services, Interviews
Noerr, Peter L.; Noerr, Kathleen T. Bivins – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Provides background to microcomputer use in information management within Europe by discussing spread of microcomputers and their types and uses; microcomputers as system components and functions to which they are applied; development of microcomputer use; and role of funding and development institutions. Addresses for products, projects, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Developed Nations, Equipment Manufacturers, Financial Support
Gordon, Helen, Ed. – Online, 1987
Eight articles describing online retrieval service use in schools include: an overview based on a 1986 survey; descriptions of DIALOG; Dow Jones News/Retrieval Service, and BRS services for schools, and Pennsylvania's online library network; online training for library media specialists; and a selected annotated bibliography of online in schools.…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Databases, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction
Epstein, Susan Baerg – 1984
This document contains the full transcript of a 2-day workshop on library automation. The first day of the workshop was devoted to a review of the state-of-the-art of library automation and the second day included presentation of testimony by Maine librarians. The transcript of the first day includes discussions of the historical development of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Automation, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
Peer reviewedFernandez de Zamora, Rosa Maria – International Library Review, 1990
Describes the effects of economic factors on information services in Mexico. Topics discussed include librarians' salaries; inadequate library budgets; acquisitions in academic libraries; the development of public libraries; library networks; national databases; microcomputers and library automation; library research; effects of devaluation; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedSwan, John; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Three articles discuss the issue of the mediator's role in the library of the electronic age. Topics addressed include computer-assisted instruction; online catalogs; computer networks; professional identity; reference service and bibliographic instruction; CD-ROMs; online systems; personal home microcomputers; Internet and list servers;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries, Librarians
