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Xiang, Dong, Jiang; Xiao-Quing, Liu – Electronic Library, 1983
Provides a brief introduction to computer applications in information organizations in China. Highlights include information retrieval (personnel, equipment, bibliographic databases, information retrieval programs and systems, service status); library management; and Chinese character processing (code method, character root method). History,…
Descriptors: Chinese, Computer Oriented Programs, Foreign Countries, Information Centers

Boss, Richard W. – Electronic Library, 1985
This overview of local library online systems that integrate several functions covers functional integration, benefits of integrated systems, turnkey systems, minicomputer and microcomputer-based systems, interfacing automated systems, types of interfaces, linking homogenous and heterogeneous systems, role of vendors, library applications, linking…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Networks, Information Systems

Nash, Sarah Hendrickson – Electronic Library, 1983
Relates experiences in selecting and implementing a word processor in Technical Information Services Office of Institute for Defense Analyses. Highlights include needs assessment; selecting the system (system functions, vendor reputation); recommendation and justification; implementation plan (training, developing procedures, catalog cards,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Equipment, Library Automation, Needs Assessment

Falk, Howard – Electronic Library, 1998
Discussion of CD (compact disc) recorders describes recording applications, including storing large graphic files, creating audio CDs, and storing material downloaded from the Internet; backing up files; lifespan; CD recording formats; continuous recording; recording software; recorder media; vulnerability of CDs; basic computer requirements; and…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices

Solvberg, Ingeborg – Electronic Library, 1983
Description of how aspects of library automation are dealt with in Norway highlights main centers for library automation (Norsk Senter for Informatik, two universities); Bibsys--integrated library automation system (bibliographic subsystem, circulation subsystem); and Bibnett project (project studying system-to-system communication between…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries