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Bridge, Frank R. – Library Journal, 1992
Based on a survey of vendors of automated library systems, data for 1991 are presented on market share, software-only sales, public and academic library installations, sizes of system installations, system interfaces, hardware availability, and operating systems. Profiles of 29 vendors and a directory of sources are included. A sidebar discusses…
Descriptors: Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation, Occupational Surveys, Tables (Data)
Integrated Library Systems in Canadian Public, Academic and Special Libraries: Fourth Annual Survey.
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Reports the results of a survey of integrated library system vendors that examined installations in Canadian academic, public and special libraries during 1989. Findings discussed include large library system versus PC-based system market shares, an analysis of system selection by type of library, and other factors that affect system selection. A…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
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
Download full textMiller, Bruce, Comp. – 1989
This catalog is a reference guide to microcomputer-based library software. It is noted that a CMBLS listing does not constitute a recommendation, as recommendations are not the policy of the FEDLINK (Federal Library and Information Network) Library Automation Resource Service, and that the catalog errs on the side of overinclusion to give the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Murphy, Catherine – Electronic Learning, 1989
Presents guidelines for library media specialists who are preparing to install automated systems to provide improved management and access services. Reasons for automating library management are discussed; hardware and software considerations are reviewed, including costs and compatibility; and retrospective conversion of bibliographic records is…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Computer Software, Cost Estimates, Elementary Secondary Education
Book Report, 1992
Presents results of a survey of 10 vendors of microcomputer-based automated library systems. Directory information is provided for each vendor, as well as data on hardware requirements, system capabilities, and costs. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer System Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Library Systems
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
Reports the results of a study that surveyed online vendors of both large and microcomputer based library management systems to examine patterns of system installation in public, university, college, special, and government libraries in Canada. A directory of online vendors is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Government Libraries, Higher Education
Cibbarelli, Pamela R., Ed.; Cibbarelli, Shawn E., Ed. – 1998
This book includes basic information to locate and compare available options for library automation based on various criteria such as hardware requirements, operating systems, components and applications, and price, and provides the necessary contact information to allow further investigation. The major part of the directory lists 211 software…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Conferences
