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Bruer, J. Michael – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1980
Discusses management needs for timely, appropriate, and comprehensive library acquisitions information, noting that the requirement for summary and exception reporting mandates online automated acquisition systems. (Author/FM)
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Acquisition, Library Automation, Management Information Systems
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Bluh, Pamela; Hepfer, Will – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1988
Lists four areas identified by participants at the 1987 Resources and Technical Services Division Serials Section program as mandatory considerations in the study of serials automation within the context of linking public and technical library services. Four conference papers to be published in this and subsequent issues are introduced. (MES)
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Conferences, Library Associations, Library Automation
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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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Bills, Linda G. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
Suggests practical steps the uninitiated librarian can take to become familiar with automation opportunities and discusses issues that should be considered in choosing an automation system for the small library. Getting acquainted with computer world, evaluating library environment, and considering options are covered. Eight references are cited.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Library Administration, Library Automation
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Wilson, Patrick – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1983
Discusses the goals of library catalogs, how and to what extent these goals are achieved, and differences which exist among online, card, book, and microform catalogs. Access and display of information are noted, highlighting form of entries (main entries, corporate authorship, subject description) and search strategies. Seven references are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
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Sanders, Thomas R. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1987
Reviews a wide range of retrieval problems that arose with the implementation of an online catalog in an academic library, especially the problem of retrieving uniform titles coded as authors. The need for changes in the underlying format of coding uniform titles as a universal solution is discussed. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
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Schmidt, Karen A. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1986
This review of the literature published from 1981 to 1985 on research in acquisitions defines acquisitions as ordering, claiming, and receipt of library materials. Topics covered include approval plan vendors, the place of serials acquisitions in the library organization, computerized standards, and library education. Major conference proceedings…
Descriptors: Conference Proceedings, Library Acquisition, Library Associations, Library Automation
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Stagg, Deborah Bolton – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
This paper examines specific issues in the administration of serials (publications issued in successive parts and intended to be continued indefinitely) as they have been addressed by a small academic library with budget constraints and limited personnel. Highlights include collection development, bibliographic control, acquisition, automation,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Higher Education, Library Acquisition
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Van Houten, Stephen – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1981
Reviews the questions and problems in library cataloging addressed through the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by Panizzi, Cutter, and Lubetzky; asks whether computerization represents an advance that will free catalogers from earlier difficulties; and discusses the ongoing relevance of the principles of cataloging. A reference list is…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), Computers, Databases
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Estabrook, Leigh – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1983
Looks at the social and psychological effects on users of the introduction of online catalogs in libraries, examines several major changes in public and professional use of the catalog that result from online systems, and examines some of the unintended social effects of each of these changes. Three references are listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Information Seeking, Librarians, Library Automation
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Brownrigg, Edwin; And Others – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1984
Examination of the traditional library technical services functions and how they may change with the advent of widespread computer-based electronic publishing emphasizes ways in which technical services will have to adapt in electronic publishing environment. Implications of electronic publishing for library management and budgeting are explored.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Futures (of Society), Information Processing, Library Automation
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Aveney, Brian – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1984
Trends in electronic editions, on-demand publishing, and online publishing are reviewed and their potential effects on library services and organization are discussed, including library material selection, acquisitions, cataloging, serials, circulation, and home printers. Thirteen references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Futures (of Society), Library Automation, Library Services
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Veaner, Allen B. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1983
Research needs in area of library technical services are identified, focusing on costs, the catalog, bibliographic data, new cataloging code, subject access in online catalogs, acquisitions, serials control system, universal technical processing terminals, data storage devices, robots and artificial intelligence, bibliographic instruction, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cataloging, Costs, Information Storage
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Buckland, Michael K. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1988
Considers the relationships between bibliography, library records, and catalogs in light of computer technology. Consequences of electronic publishing for bibliography and catalog design are discussed, and an approach to information retrieval in the future is suggested. (24 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Bibliographies, Electronic Publishing, Full Text Databases
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McCallum, Sally H. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1990
Discussion of the importance of adhering to standards in the library community focuses on standards related to linking systems, such as bibliographic utilities and circulation systems, and online catalogs. Three areas in particular are highlighted: (1) communications standards; (2) data format standards; and (3) user interface and indexing…
Descriptors: Indexing, Information Systems, Library Automation, Library Circulation
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