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Martin, Susan K. – Library Journal, 1987
Discusses the pros and cons of library cooperation as exemplified by interlibrary loan and OCLC. Moving away from cooperation toward the more intensive use of local systems is suggested as one alternative for the future. (MES)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
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Cargille, Douglas A. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1982
Addresses the question of whether to input a new record or to adapt an existing one when cataloging a variant edition of a work using the OCLC system. Specific attention is paid to issues of cost and interlibrary loan service in the OCLC environment. A six-item reference list is attached. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Books, Cataloging, Costs, Interlibrary Loans
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DeJohn, William – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Describes the Pacific Northwest Bibliographic Center's use of Electronic Mail Systems to transmit and receive interlibrary loan requests among the network's member libraries. Cost was determined to be minimal when compared to benefits of faster turn-around time, savings in staff time, and improved communications. (RAA)
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
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Corbin, Brenda G. – Special Libraries, 1982
Describes the benefits and drawbacks of the use of OCLC in the one-person library at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Cataloging functions, interlibrary loan, retrospective catalog conversion, dial access to online databases, and training problems are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Interlibrary Loans, Librarians, Library Administration
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Eichelberger, Susan; And Others – Library Software Review, 1987
Four articles discuss library uses of dBase III: (1) an interlibrary loan journal request file; (2) an acquisitions system; (3) customized multi-column output for reports; and (4) a circulation system. Program listings are included. (EM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Interlibrary Loans, Library Acquisition
Nelson, Milo – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Provides a brief history of the Universal Serials and Book Exchange, describes the services available from USBE, and discusses its plans for the future. (CHC)
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, History, Interlibrary Loans, International Programs
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Chang, Amy – Information Technology and Libraries, 1990
Discusses the increasing complexity of dealing with interlibrary loan requests and describes a database management system for interlibrary loans used at Texas Tech University. System functions are described, including file control, records maintenance, and report generation, and the impact on staff productivity is discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Database Management Systems, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Flanders, Bruce – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
Description of the history of a statewide interlibrary loan and electronic mail telecommunications network highlights difficulties and reinforces the idea that off-the-shelf systems are preferable to in-house system development. Recommendations include: solicit expert technical advice (including review by an independent programmer); choose…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Networks
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Jones, Adrian; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1989
Includes three presentations on resource sharing among libraries that were part of the 1989 CLA (Catholic Library Association) annual convention. Topics discussed include a history of resource sharing; today's rapidly advancing technology; the interlibrary loan subsystem of OCLC; and regional and local perspectives, including Library Computer…
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Cooperation, Online Systems
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Avram, Henriette D. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
Four intertwined issues in networking--local systems, linking, linking standards, and database ownership--need to be dealt with by bibliographic utilities and librarians, as their members, in the very near future. The resolution of these major issues will significantly affect the future direction of nationwide networking. (Author)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Databases, Information Retrieval
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Wessling, Julie E. – RQ, 1989
Discusses the need to incorporate interlibrary loan statistics into library collection development decisions and describes the Interlibrary Loan Records Keeping System (ILLRKS), a software package for the management of interlibrary loan records. The strengths and weaknesses of ILLRKS are examined, particularly with regard to collection development…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Marklund, Kari – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
Describes how microcomputers, together with an in-house developed expert system, are assisting Sweden's Linkoping University library staff, who possess beginning programing skills and computer expertise, in improving library performance. An example illustrating how the dimensional flowcharting improved the interlibrary loan operation is presented.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Flow Charts
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Evans, Elizabeth A. – Special Libraries, 1984
Description of a microcomputer-based system for local processing of interlibrary loan (ILL) requests developed at Environmental Protection Agency library discusses database management systems, hardware, databases, and command files. Subsequent changes resulting from system's implementation at East Carolina University Health Sciences Library are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Databases, Input Output Devices
Berglund, Patricia – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
Relates the experiences of a private preparatory school librarian in her search for a cataloging system, and the selection and use of OCLC to automate her library's cataloging processes. Benefits and costs of OCLC system and interlibrary loan subsystem use are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Costs, Interlibrary Loans
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Gosier, L. James; Crisco, Mary E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Describes the development of telephone communications links between automated circulation systems in six public library systems in the state of Maryland, and discusses the implications of such links for interlibrary loan programs. (JL)
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Circulation, Library Networks
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