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Corbin, John – Catholic Library World, 1979
Presents a summary of the status of library automation in the late 1970s including the major problems facing libraries as they move to computer-based systems. The developments of the 1980s are also discussed. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Computers, Information Systems, Library Automation, Online Systems
Pace, Andrew K. – Computers in Libraries, 2005
This article discusses six maxims by which to run library automation. The following maxims are discussed: (1) Solve only known problems; (2) Avoid changing data to fix display problems; (3) Aut viam inveniam aut faciam; (4) If you cannot make it yourself, buy something; (5) Kill the alligator closest to the boat; and (6) Just because yours is…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Automation, Computers, Computer Software

Nash, John C.; Nash, Mary M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Discusses computers in terms of what they are, costs and availability of hardware and software, the identification of processes the computer is to perform, and factors involved in the acquisition and installation of a hypothetical automated circulation system. Five references are listed. (CHC)
Descriptors: Computers, Costs, Decision Making, Library Automation

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
Matthews, Joseph R. – American Libraries, 1982
This set of summaries of problems and issues pertaining to the selection and implementation of automated integrated library information systems (AILS) deals with such topics as the nature of integrated library systems, the rationale for installing such systems, automated systems operations, available technology, and options for obtaining the…
Descriptors: Computers, Information Systems, Library Acquisition, Library Automation

Brodman, Estelle – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1985
Discusses factors that combined to make it possible for health sciences libraries to take initiative for developing technological methods and skills needed for computer librarianship before other types of libraries entered the field: size, money, medical center background, requirements of users, state of health science libraries and librarians,…
Descriptors: Computers, Higher Education, History, Library Automation
Berry, John N. III, Ed. – Library Journal, 1994
Reprints five articles originally published between 1933 and 1983 showing that the library field was ready to use technology: "People and Machines: Changing Relationships?" (S. Michael Malinconico); "Guilds or Technocracy?" (Margery C. Quigley); "The Librarian and the Machine" (Jesse H. Shera); "From the…
Descriptors: Change, Computers, Information Technology, Innovation
Roberts, Anne F., Ed. – 1982
Different views on the future of research libraries are presented in this collection of papers from persons affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany. Joseph Z. Nitecki (library director) discusses the effect of social change on library missions, operations, and procedures. Warren F. Ilchman (vice president for research and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computers, Futures (of Society), Higher Education

Shekhel, Alex; Freeman, Eva – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discusses the advantages of parallel processor computers in terms of expandibility, cost, performance and reliability, and suggests that such computers be used in library automation systems as a cost effective approach to planning for the growth of information services and computer applications. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing, Information Services

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
Cheney, B. J., Ed. – 1984
The first of two volumes of a conference proceedings, this document contains the welcome, the opening, the keynote addresses, and the invited papers, as well as a submitted paper by John Gillam which was not available for publication in the pre-prints (Volume 2) prior to the conference. Three addresses are not included in these proceedings and…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval

Buck, Dayna E.; Krois, Jerome W. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discussion of basic telecommunications concepts includes data terminal equipment, carrier equipment and data communications equipment. Guidelines offered for librarians planning the implementation of a telecommunications network address reliability and costs of equipment, requirements of the system, and ease of use of the system. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Equipment, Evaluation Criteria, Input Output Devices
Appleman, Merrie – 1984
Although originally compiled and published for the California Library Telecommunications Project (an analysis of the telecommunications needs and opportunities for the California State Library on behalf of the state's 169 public libraries), this report also cites examples of, and proposes options for, electronic text use in public libraries…
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Equipment, Higher Education, Information Networks
Neroda, Edward – 1985
Noting difficulties experienced by small to medium sized colleges in acquiring integrated library computer systems, this position paper outlines issues related to the subject with the intention of increasing familiarity and interest in integrated library systems. The report includes: a brief review of technological advances as they relate to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computers, Higher Education, Library Automation

Hoffmann, Ellen – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
This examination of the relationships between bibliographic utilities, online vendors, and local systems in the automated library environment, discusses library autonomy and standards, as well as customized options and quality of service offered by utilities and vendors. Suggestions are offered for maintaining relationships in a changing…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computers, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries