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LaGuardia, Cheryl; Huber, Chuck – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses proposals for more standardized practices in CD-ROM development, sales, and distribution. Topics discussed include availability of trial copies; pricing policies; installation, including software, instructions, and compatibility; interface procedures; manuals; and vendor support services. A sidebar discusses proposals being addressed by…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Producers, Databases, Guides
Berry, John – Library Journal, 1992
Describes results of a CD-ROM Market Study that surveyed public, academic, and special libraries. Highlights include expenditures for CD-ROM versus online databases; budget allocations for CD-ROM; vendors and services; criteria for the selection of a CD-ROM database; the use of online services; local area networks (LANs); number of terminals; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Database Producers, Databases, Evaluation Criteria
Intner, Sheila S.; Schement, Jorge R. – Library Journal, 1987
Considers the issue of information as a freely shared resource or a commodity for sale, and discusses a disagreement between OCLC and the State of Wisconsin, which recently adopted resolutions supporting free access to data in all forms if they are provided by publicly supported bodies. (MES)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Ethics
Haar, John M. – Library Journal, 1986
Discusses political questions raised by the existence and growth potential of the online retrieval industry because it is privately owned and profit oriented. The user fee debate, information ownership, danger of manipulation, libraries as marketers, library action, and a library database consortium are highlighted. Seventeen references are cited.…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Information Services, Information Systems
Burger, Robert H. – Library Journal, 1983
Discussion of the process of library cataloging notes the 8th century cataloger, Alcuin; purpose of cataloging; bibliographic control; access to information; cataloging on OCLC; emphasis on the format in which cataloging information is communicated; lost precision; authority files; and recall versus precision. Seven references are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Information Retrieval, Online Systems
Roose, Tina – Library Journal, 1984
Discusses the 10 questions most frequently asked concerning the installation of public library online services. Equipment considerations (choice of equipment, maintenance arrangements, baud rate), choice of databases and vendors, budgets, fees, training, elimination of printed tools, and promotion of the service are covered. (EJS)
Descriptors: Budgets, Costs, Databases, Library Equipment
Koenig, Michael E. D. – Library Journal, 1984
Reports on Seventh International Online Information Meeting sponsored by Learned Information, Ltd., and conference on Information Technology in Library/Information School Curriculum sponsored by British Library, both held in London, December 1983. Participant viewpoints, developments in online systems, teaching of technology in library schools,…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Conference Papers, Conferences, Databases
Freedman, Maurice J. – Library Journal, 1979
Advocates replacing the traditional library card catalog with a more effective system. Technological developments such as machine-readable catalogs, automated authority control, and computer-output-microform make possible integration of nonbook media, government documents, journal literature, and local information into the main catalog. (SW)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Output Microfilm, Databases, Information Retrieval
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 2004
Librarians must get the most for their money and look to technology for new solutions. Several respondents think poor budgets mean more reliance on online databases and electronic full texts with less purchase of print. Companies that produce both media are likely to continue as long as there is a market for both, but they are gearing up for the…
Descriptors: Databases, Access to Information, Libraries, Electronic Journals
Mason, Robert M. – Library Journal, 1986
Reviews new educational materials designed for microcomputer use: compact disk encyclopedia derived from "Grolier's Academic American Encyclopedia"; "PC Word Power," vocabulary enhancement game; "Public Domain Software on File," 250 programs for Apple II microcomputer users; "RightWriter," program designed to teach effective writing; "Kansas…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Educational Games
Anderson, Charles – Library Journal, 1986
This article provides realities in reaction to myths that have developed around online searching based on experience at Northbrook Public Library (Illinois). Discussion covers experience needed by online searcher, use of the multitude of databases, retrieval of relevant material, and cost. Two reference situations utilizing online searching…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Information Needs, Job Skills
Simonds, Michael J. – Library Journal, 1984
Arguing that inadequacy of subject access in online catalogs lies with the database used as a foundation, this essay discusses the weaknesses of Library of Congress subject cataloging and MARC records, electronic card catalogs, enhancement of data, publisher warnings, Boolean search strategy inadequacies, and changes in the national standard. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Indexing, Information Retrieval
Zurkowski, Paul G. – Library Journal, 1979
Advocates an American Declaration for the information age to guide development of the information industry. The information revolution is discussed in terms of technological advancement, copyright issues, international policy, and telecommunications. Information is compared to money as a universal commodity. (SW)
Descriptors: Copyrights, Databases, Economic Climate, Ethics
Conway, Paul – Library Journal, 1994
Discussion of digital imaging technology focuses on its potential use for preservation of library materials. Topics addressed include converting microfilm to digital; the high cost of conversion from paper or microfilm; quality; indexing; database management issues; incompatibility among imaging systems; longevity; cooperative pilot projects; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cooperative Programs, Costs, Database Management Systems
Boss, Richard W. – Library Journal, 1984
Overview of the impact of information technology on libraries highlights turnkey vendors, bibliographic utilities, commercial suppliers of records, state and regional networks, computer-to-computer linkages, remote database searching, terminals and microcomputers, building local databases, delivery of information, digital telefacsimile,…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
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