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Nelson, Nancy Melin – Library Journal, 1990
Describes new CD-ROM products, services, software and data enhancements, and products with unique or interesting features. The discussion covers the extent of CD-ROM use in libraries; issues relating to networking, budgeting, evaluation, training and licensing; and factors to consider when selecting products or services. A directory of producers…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Database Producers, Evaluation Criteria, Information Storage
Keren, Carl, Ed.; Sered, Irina, Ed. – 1983
Designed to provide guidance in selecting appropriate software for library automation, information storage and retrieval, or management of bibliographic databases, this inventory describes 188 computer software packages. The information was obtained through a questionnaire survey of 600 software suppliers and developers who were asked to describe…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Costs, Design Requirements
Tenopir, Carol; Lundeen, Gerald W. – Database, 1988
Categorizes software packages for microcomputer database creation by their typical features and strengths, and discusses appropriate applications of each category. A directory of vendors for each type of software--text retrieval, file managers, database management, information storage and retrieval, integrated bibliographic systems, and library…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases
Bruman, Janet L. – 1983
Focusing on the use of microcomputers as "smart terminals" for accessing time-sharing systems for libraries, this document discusses the communications software needed to allow the microcomputer to appear as a terminal to the remote host. The functions which communications software programs are designed to perform are defined and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Reports results of a survey of vendors of large and microcomputer-based integrated library systems. Data presented on Canadian installations include total systems installed, comparisons with earlier years, market segments, and installations by type of library (excluding school). International sales and automation requirements for music are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Campbell, Brian – Database, 1987
Outlines evaluative criteria and compares optical data disk products used in library technical processes, including bibliographic records for cataloging, acquisition databases, and local public access catalogs. An extensive table provides information on specific products, including updates, interfaces, edit screens, installation help, manuals,…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
