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Spitzer, Stephan – Computers in Libraries, 2012
The fact that people now live in a world of abundant portable electronic devices is important to any organization that maintains a web presence, including libraries. No longer tied to a desktop, the patrons' netbooks, tablets, ebook readers, and, of course, cellphones all become potential tools for remote access to library content. About a year…
Descriptors: Learning Resources Centers, Internet, Educational Resources, Libraries
Mastel, Kristen; Huston, Dave – Computers in Libraries, 2009
Game-design programs are relatively new in the world of academia, as the author of this article discovered when she worked as Brown College's librarian and learning resource center coordinator. With that newness comes the challenge of determining a "core" collection of materials to support the discipline. This kind of core collection is…
Descriptors: Video Games, Learning Resources Centers, Educational Resources, Computer Software
Spitzer, Stephan; Brown, Stephen – Computers in Libraries, 2007
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, located on the National Naval Medical Center's campus in Bethesda, Maryland, is a medical education and research facility for the nation's military and public health community. In order to support its approximately 7,500 globally distributed users, the university's James A. Zimble Learning…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Educational Resources, Medical Education, Learning Resources Centers
Ekhaml, Leticia – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2002
Discusses the use of digital cameras in school library media centers and offers suggestions for teachers and students in elementary schools. Describes appropriate image-editing software; explains how to create panoramas, screen savers, and coloring books; and includes useful tips for digital photographers. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Resources Centers
Bernhard, Keith E. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1984
Discusses computer software that can perform routine calculations on small computer systems quickly and accurately to aid in the task of translating ideas into numbers and decisions. VisiCalc, use of spreadsheet analysis programs, and applications for school library media specialists are highlighted. Six references are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers

Purvis, Benjamin P.; Root, Jon R. – TechTrends, 1986
Reviews Oregon State University Communication Media Center's experiences in designing, developing, and using a computerized scheduling system to help with the center's operation. Description includes purposes for developing the system, creation of the system using a commercial database management software package, and the five menus used in the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Design, Higher Education
Gluck, Myke – School Library Media Quarterly, 1990
Describes the features, advantages, and disadvantages of current hypermedia systems, and discusses types of systems, development environments, desirable features, and library and media center uses. An annotated list of hypermedia products, a list of associations and services for further information, a 36-item bibliography, and historical notes on…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Hypermedia
Howard, Melanie – Library Talk, 2001
Describes the use of video technology in elementary schools, particularly for social studies activities. Explains iMovie, a nonlinear editing software program for digital video nonprofessionals; discusses the possibilities for cooperative projects between library media specialists and teachers; and offers video production tips. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Librarian Teacher Cooperation
Vita, Susan – School Library Media Quarterly, 1985
Describes Cataloging in Publication (CIP), a cooperative program begun in 1971, whose partners are the Library of Congress (LC) and approximately 2,000 U.S. publishers. Why publishers participate and use of program by school libraries are discussed. Questionnaire for school librarians concerning provision of CIP cataloging for microcomputer…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Information Services, Learning Resources Centers
Holloway, Mary – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Describes the implementation of CD-ROM catalogs in two secondary school media centers. Hardware, software, and network details are presented. Database building is discussed, and factors to be considered in retrospective conversion are listed. Guidelines for student and faculty training are offered. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Learning Resources Centers, Library Automation, Microcomputers
Yerkey, A. Neil – School Library Media Quarterly, 1984
This examination of ways to use general-purpose commercial software to assist in the management of library media centers focuses on database management programs, word processing, authoring systems, and calculator (spreadsheet) programs. System requirements and purchasing information for representative programs (address, price) are provided. Six…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Young, Robert J. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1990
Discusses developments in artificial intelligence in terms of their impact on school library media centers and the role of media specialists. Possible uses of expert systems, hypertext, and CD-ROM technologies in school media centers are examined and the challenges presented by these technologies are discussed. Fourteen sources of additional…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
McAbee, Pat – Library Talk, 1999
Discusses the value of having a good library media-center newsletter that ensures consistent positive visibility and suggests topics to consider, including requesting teacher input on collection development, explaining computer software, book talks, copyright issues, current Web sites, biographies of new teachers, and media-center projects. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development
Baule, Steve; Thompson, Rod – Book Report, 1998
Discussion of free speech on the Internet focuses on three basic options open to schools trying to resolve the dilemma of protecting children while preserving intellectual freedom: commercial censorware, blocking, and filtering. Concludes that adult supervision is still the most effective means of regulating access to the Internet. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education

Rusk, Mike D.; Eversole, Otis H., III – Community & Junior College Libraries, 1985
Describes the microcomputing services offered by the Learning Resources Center at Tulsa Junior College to students, faculty, and library staff, discussing such issues as software development, student use of software in the library, and the need for microcomputer literacy among library staff. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education