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| Information Technology and… | 6 |
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| Fayen, Emily Gallup | 1 |
| Garcia, C. Rebecca | 1 |
| Hallmark, Julie | 1 |
| Highsmith, Anne L. | 1 |
| Klemperer, Katharina | 1 |
| Saunders, Laverna M. | 1 |
| Tennant, Roy | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
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Peer reviewedFayen, Emily Gallup – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Discusses the benefits of mounting commercial and local databases to provide online access and describes the approach taken by the University of Pennsylvania. The issues discussed include database, local data file, and software selection; agreements with online vendors; cost effectiveness; and actual use of the online files at the university. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHighsmith, Anne L. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Data were gathered at nine academic and research libraries to study processing components of nine integrated systems for support of bibliographic and item-record creation and maintenance. System support for basic processing functions, flexibility, ease of use, and effect of system design on work flow are examined and results are charted. (CDD)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Editing, Information Storage
Peer reviewedTennant, Roy – Information Technology and Libraries, 1995
Considers the need for staff training in virtual libraries. Highlights include instruction and training, including in-house training, vendor contracts, and self-paced instruction; documentation; current awareness via professional literature, electronic discussions, bibliographies, and conferences; information filtering through selective…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Conferences, Consciousness Raising
Peer reviewedKlemperer, Katharina; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Each of three articles describes an academic library's online catalog that includes locally created databases. Topics covered include database and software selection; systems design and development; database producer negotiations; problems encountered during implementation; database loading; training and documentation; and future plans. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Database Producers
Peer reviewedHallmark, Julie; Garcia, C. Rebecca – Information Technology and Libraries, 1996
The automation administrators of 49 recently automated libraries were interviewed regarding staff and user training for the systems. Discussion focuses on training objectives and procedures, timing and effectiveness, problems encountered, and factors necessary for training success. Vendor perspectives on library needs for detailed and customized…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Interviews, Library Administrators, Library Automation
Peer reviewedSaunders, Laverna M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1995
Discusses collection development and acquisitions in virtual, or networked, libraries. Topics include electronic versus digital libraries; philosophical issues of library acquisition; user expectations, including wants and needs; strategic planning, including resource sharing agreements, retrospective conversion, and staff training; collection…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Collection Development, Library Expenditures
