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Summit, Roger K.; And Others – Library Journal, 1980
Five information company executives present an overview of the impact of technological innovation upon the library and its services and offer their predictions for libraries in 1985. (RAA)
Descriptors: Information Systems, Innovation, Library Automation, Library Services
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
Peer reviewedMatthews, Joseph R.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Five prominent consultants project technological advancements that, in some cases, will enhance current library systems, and in many cases will cause them to become obsolete. Major trends include advances in mainframe and microcomputing technology, development of inexpensive local area networks and telecommunications gateways, and the advent of…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Systems, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Lancaster, F. W. – American Libraries, 1985
This essay reassesses various predictions made 10 years ago concerning the replacement of print on paper by electronic publication in light of what has actually taken place in the ensuing decade. A summary of earlier observations, stages of change, electronic publishing and publications, and changes in libraries are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Automation, Communication (Thought Transfer), Databases, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedBriscoe, Peter; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1986
On the eve of a major change in communications media (from printing to widespread electronic publishing), this article reexamines and projects into future the library's fundamental role as a social institution. Discussion covers three environmental trends, library as an institution, and public policy and economic choices. Twenty references are…
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Information Science, Library Automation
Peer reviewedTurock, Betty J. – Catholic Library World, 1984
Summarizes status of academic libraries at beginning of 1980s in relationship to changes in broader society and technologies powering new communication networks (computers, video, teletext and videotex); outlines strategies for educating future library professionals; and forecasts how technologies might impact academic library beyond present…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Decentralization, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
Snyder, Richard L. – 1983
This paper examines the likely effects of technological developments on the planning of American academic library buildings during the 1980's and shares Richard Snyder's experiences in the design and construction of a new library building at Drexel University in Pennsylvania. Descriptions of general, economic, policy, psychological, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Facility Planning, Facility Requirements
