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Nicholson, Karen P. – College & Research Libraries, 2015
In his article "The McDonaldization of Academic Libraries?" Brian Quinn explores to what extent and to what effect academic libraries have become "McDonaldized," according to the concept developed by sociologist George Ritzer. Quinn identifies a number of ways in which the four dimensions of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Services, Library Automation, Library Personnel
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Bullian, Jeremy; Ellison, Alicia – Journal of Web Librarianship, 2013
When an institutional program review determined the Hillsborough Community College Libraries Web site was out-of-date, lacked resources, and was in desperate need of a makeover, the authors embarked upon a redesign project. The article describes the challenges and considerations that contributed to the authors' decision-making and design…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Web Sites, Library Services, Library Development
Reynolds, Veronica – Computers in Libraries, 2011
In these difficult economic times, everyone is on the lookout for savings. This author, an adult services librarian at New City Library in New York, has spent the last two years implementing small-scale open source and freeware replacements where proprietary or paper solutions once ruled. While none of these projects is individually revolutionary,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Open Source Technology, Library Automation, Library Development
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Samuels, Ruth Gallegos; Griffy, Henry – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2012
This article discusses best practices for evaluating open source software for use in library projects, based on the authors' experience evaluating electronic publishing solutions. First, it presents a brief review of the literature, emphasizing the need to evaluate open source solutions carefully in order to minimize Total Cost of Ownership. Next,…
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Computer Software, Comparative Analysis, Open Source Technology
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Shiozaki, Ryo; Eisenschitz, Tamara – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2009
This paper reports on a questionnaire survey of 16 national libraries designed to clarify how national libraries attempt to justify their web archiving activities. Results indicate they envisage that a) the benefits brought about by their initiatives are greater than the overall costs, b) the costs imposed on libraries are greater than the costs…
Descriptors: Preservation, Government Libraries, Questionnaires, Library Automation
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Dowlin, Kenneth E. – Library Quarterly, 1978
Discusses future possibilities for information technology in public libraries, particularly in view of decreasing computer costs and developmental trends in data processing. The technological developments of the Pikes Peak Regional Library are outlined as an example of feasibility. (CWM)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Information Science, Library Automation, Library Expenditures
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Hendricks, Donald D.; Manino, Glenn – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
This description of the use of IBM Series/1 minicomputers to implement a library automation system includes discussion of current functions of the system, the system configuration, communications capabilities, software, and cost factors. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation
Malinconico, S. Michael – Library Journal, 1983
Discusses the introduction of new technologies into library activities, focusing on benefits, expectations, staff, services, comparison of situations before and after adoption of new technology, costs, funding, and economic considerations. Thirteen references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Financial Support, Libraries
Costa, Betty – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Describes the use of a microcomputer system at the elementary school level in which pupils can access information by subject, author, or title as in a standard card catalog. (CHC)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Elementary Education
McQueen, Howard – Laserdisk Professional, 1990
Discusses issues relating to recent introductions of CD-ROM technologies in libraries and considerations that have motivated libraries to choose networking CD-ROMs over the standalone approach. Factors discussed include cost effectiveness, the flexibility of the networking approach, and performance considerations. A glossary of terms is provided.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Library Automation
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Segesta, Jim; Hersberger, Rod – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Provides a retrospective review of a book published in 1962, "Advanced Data Processing in Libraries," by Schultheiss, Culbertson, and Heiliger, which was one of the first books to present a systematic view of library computerization. This review attempts to consider how accurate that view was. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Futures (of Society), History
Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1982
Assesses the status of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), focusing on its membership, financial problems, new headquarters, terminal equipment, Videotex possibilities, and relationship with regional library networks. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Input Output Devices
Ayres, F. H. – Library Journal, 1980
Recommends a five-year delay in implementation of AACR II to allow projected improvements in library automation to lower costs and increase the benefits of change. Such a delay will allow the adoption of an uncompromised code of cataloging practice at minimal cost. (RAA)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Improvement
Kaplan, Denise – Illinois Libraries, 1989
Discusses the need for system upgrades of automated library systems in order to support ongoing software releases; obtain new functional modules; satisfy new library requirements; conform to new industry standards; and utilize new technology. Guidelines are presented for deciding when to upgrade and implement changes in these areas. (11…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness, Formative Evaluation
Brisco, Shonda – School Library Journal, 2006
Every dollar counts in today's school libraries, where a resource is evaluated not just by the cost, but also by how many students will utilize it. A recent survey shows that many school librarians rely on their state to help provide (and pay for) databases that their students can access from the school media center or at their public library.…
Descriptors: Information Sources, Databases, Librarians, Black Studies
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