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Shivers, Cassandra – Computers in Libraries, 2012
The author, a digital access architect in the information systems department of the Orange County Library System in Florida, was given the challenge of creating a library mobile app around the 2009 holiday season. At that time, Sheri Chambers, digital content manager in the information systems department, and Debbie Moss, assistant director of the…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Libraries, Library Networks, Internet
Malcolm, J. B.; Promisel, Judith L. – Information Reports and Bibliographies, 1980
Developed for the Network Development Office of the Library of Congress by Dataflow Systems, Inc., this eight-page glossary is intended to serve as a vocabulary standard for library networking. (SW)
Descriptors: Glossaries, Information Science, Library Networks, Online Systems
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Cohen, Elaine; Cohen, Aaron – Library Trends, 1987
Examines special library facilities, noting impact of organizational structure, and discusses the concept of information resources management in this context. Development of online and telecommunications systems, corporate and government campuses, and special library systems are identified as reasons for growth of special libraries. Furniture and…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Library Equipment, Library Facilities, Library Networks
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Flaherty, Kevin C. – Catholic Library World, 1981
Describes how library networks develop technology cooperatively and assesses future network roles in the light of new developments. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
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Bertot, John Carlo; McClure, Charles R.; Ryan, Joe – Public Libraries, 2002
Describes external sources of funding for public libraries to establish and maintain their technology infrastructure, telecommunications services, and network-based resources and services. Highlights include LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act); the E-rate program; and the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation U.S. Library Program. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Library Automation, Library Funding, Library Networks
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Richards, David; Lerche, Carol – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Discusses current RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) communications technology and motivations for change. Goals, topology, hardware, software, and protocol, terminal wiring, and deployment are considered. Sidebars provide a diagram of the current RLIN communications technology and describe the integrated RLIN network. (one reference)…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Higher Education, Information Technology, Library Networks
Flanders, Bruce – American Libraries, 1991
Discusses issues involved in the creation of the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Telecommunications technology is described; support from industry and libraries is discussed; and problems with NREN are raised, including equal access to computerized information, privacy issues, and protection of First Amendment rights. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Library Networks, Privacy
Denenberg, Ray; McCallum, Sally H. – American Libraries, 1984
Describes Linked Systems Project (LSP), which is designed to connect three large bibliographic networks in an "open" manner without changing the systems. "Open systems," standards, advantages of linking systems, interchange of authority data, Library of Congress Name Authority Cooperative Project, record transfer and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Technical Processes
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Sherk, Bonnie – Visible Language, 1995
Describes the Living Library, an idea to create a network of international cultural parks in different cities of the world using new communications technologies on-line in a garden setting, bringing the humanities, sciences, and social sciences to life through plants, visual and performed artworks, lectures, and computer and on-line satellite…
Descriptors: Gardens, Higher Education, Intercultural Communication, Libraries
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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
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
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Grosch, Audrey N. – Electronic Library, 1983
Addresses concept of automated library systems as integration of traditional bibliographic transaction processing applications and advanced office systems. Functional application distribution for this system is discussed using Computer Consoles, Inc., Office Power and Prime Computer, Inc., and Prime Office Automation System to show office…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Systems, Library Automation
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Persky, Gail; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Provides detailed description of New York University's (NYU) Bobst Library Local Area Network (LAN), which was designed and implemented by Geac Computers International technical personnel and NYU library systems staff. Definitions of terminology, why the library installed a LAN, planning, network installation, and the LAN configuration and…
Descriptors: Charts, College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Automation
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Cooke, Eileen D. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Presents views of the American Library Association on the Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982, providing a brief overview of library involvement in cable television and endorsing amendments suggested by the National Federation of Local Cable Programmers. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cable Television, Community Information Services, Federal Legislation, Library Associations
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Journal of Library Automation, 1981
Libraries of all types connected with local cable companies were sent a survey questionnaire to determine to what extent, if any, a national satellite cable library network might already be in existence. Topics addressed included the degree of connectivity between libraries and cable companies, library facilities, and program interests. (RAA)
Descriptors: Cable Television, College Libraries, Communications Satellites, Library Networks
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