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Farley, Charles E., Jr.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the development of the GALAXY Integrated Library System by Gaylord Information Systems. Topics addressed include the library automation business; industry trends, both long-term and short-term; a history of Gaylord's automation ventures; Gaylord's vision of the future; and perspectives from two GALAXY users. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Futures (of Society), Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation

Kibirige, Harry M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Discussion of the potential effects of fiber optic-based communication technology on information networks and systems design highlights library automation. Topics discussed include computers and telecommunications systems, the importance of information in national economies, microcomputers, local area networks (LANs), national computer networks,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Copyrights, Information Networks
Lynch, Clifford A. – Educom Review, 1997
Clifford A. Lynch, developer of MELVYL and former director of library automation at the University of California, is now executive director for the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI). This interview discusses Lynch's background, MELVYL, the Web and the role of libraries and librarians, community and collaborative filtering, the library of…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Cooperation, Futures (of Society), Information Networks

Mills, Kevin L. – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Describes the emergence of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) as it relates to the U.S. Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile (GOSIP); defines GOSIP; and speculates about its future. Challenges facing GOSIP that are related to test policies and procedures, strategic and tactical planning, additional functionality, and international…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Information Networks, Information Systems
Lynch, Clifford – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Discusses information retrieval standards as tools for interoperability among systems and traces the development of de jure and de facto standards in the U.S. and international telecommunications environment. Implementation of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Z39.50 standards is described. (EA)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Electronic Publishing, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Elmore, Garland C. – EDUCOM Review, 1992
Describes a plan for the development of multimedia instruction at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). Cooperation between various campus departments is described, including the university libraries. Multimedia systems for permanent installations and portable units are explained, and implications for distance education,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Cooperation
Powell, James – Database, 1994
Describes World Wide Web (WWW), a client/server system for use with electronic information. Topics discussed include HyperText Markup Language; Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS); Gopher; Uniform Resource Locator; creating a hypertext version of an electronic journal; and developing a library information system. (Contains six references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Anderson, Eric – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Argues for simplification in the use and development of bibliographic standards to increase usability by librarians and patrons and to reduce costs for libraries. The application of technology such as hypertext is also considered. (EA)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Computer System Design, Costs
Lancaster, F. W., Ed. – 1987
The papers in this proceedings consider ways in which user friendly interface design may be used to make online systems in public and academic libraries easier to use, and thus more attractive to potential users. A short introduction by F. W. Lancaster is followed by nine papers: (1) "Linking the Unlinkable" (Michael Gorman); (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer System Design, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Application of an Expert System to Collection Development: Donation Processing in a Special Library.

DeBrower, Amy M.; Jones, DeAnna T. – Library Software Review, 1991
Describes a project at the library of the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at Johns Hopkins University that developed an expert system to conserve professional staff time and reduce processing costs by allowing gifts, or donations, to be processed by support staff. Decision-making factors are explained, and performance statistics are discussed.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making