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Peer reviewedBreeding, Marshall – Library Computing, 2000
Explains how to create Web-enabled databases. Highlights include Inmagic's DB/Text WebPublisher product called DB/TextWorks; ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) drivers; Perl programming language; HTML coding; Structured Query Language (SQL); Common Gateway Interface (CGI) programming; and examples of HTML pages and Perl scripts. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Programming Languages, World Wide Web
Peer reviewedMerchant, David – Library Computing, 1999
Most libraries don't have the resources to cross-platform and cross-version test all of their JavaScript coding. Many turn to WYSIWYG; however, WYSIWYG editors don't generally produce optimized coding. Web developers should: test their coding on at least one 3.0 browser, code by hand using tools to help speed that process up, and include a simple…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Coding, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedCombs, Joseph, Jr. – Library Computing, 1999
Presents a general review of features of version 2.1 of Total Library Computerization (TLC) for Windows from On Point, Inc. Includes information about pricing, hardware and operating systems, modules/functions available, user interface, security, on-line catalog functions, circulation, cataloging, and documentation and online help. A table…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedEckley, Tami-Jo – Library Computing, 1999
This article focuses on Obvia Corporation, a New York-based company that offers remote data access (RDA) through a server software system allowing for an easy, controllable, cost-effective management solution to the remote access problem. Using Obvia's RDA service, librarians can focus on administrative and professional decisions and spend more…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Information Networks, Information Services
Peer reviewedHudson, Laura – Library Computing, 1999
Describes ways to provide interlibrary loan (ILL) services on the Web and discusses the decisions that Ohio University's Alden Library made when creating ILL forms. Highlights include using common gateway interface (CGI) scripts; choosing commercial software products; changing user needs and expectations; technical considerations; and design…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Decision Making, Design Requirements
Peer reviewedJustie, Kevin M. – Library Computing, 1999
The WEBrary(R) databases at the Morton Grove Public Library (Illinois) provide patron-accessible searchable databases, easily available over the library's Web site. Database offerings include the locally maintained Song Collection Index, Obituary Index, Continuations Listings, On-Order files, topical and personalized New Acquisitions files, and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
Library Computing, 1985
Special supplement to "Library Journal" and "School Library Journal" covers topics of interest to school, public, academic, and special libraries planning for automation: microcomputer use, readings in automation, online searching, databases of microcomputer software, public access to microcomputers, circulation, creating a…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
