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C. Sean Burns; Jennifer Pusateri; Daniela K. DiGiacomo – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2025
This paper presents a novel approach to designing an online, open-source course in systems librarianship, an area of librarianship that may be perceived as complex and intimidating because of the technologies involved. The course design focuses on making systems librarianship more approachable for library and information science students who may…
Descriptors: Library Science, Online Courses, Open Education, Instructional Design
Whitney, Ann; Garrett, Adam – Computers in Libraries, 2008
Although self-checkout technology has been around for about 15 years, cashiers have not yet needed to worry about being rendered obsolete. Many stores have added self-checkout, but a clerk still has to be stationed in the area to help with problems. While self-check technology has improved immensely over the years, it still has not caught on to…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Information Technology, Library Automation, Library Equipment
Smith, Pamela Soren – Computers in Libraries, 2008
In 2007, "Library Journal" and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation named Hanover's Howe Library one of four "Best Small Libraries in America." Hanover is an affluent community with a long history of support for the public library. In fact, the town's taxpayers support two: Howe and Etna Library, a small, independent institution in the village of…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Library Automation, Computers
Ashford, John; And Others – 1975
The first stage of a study on the potential for collaborative development in library automation involved a study of more than 150 recent reports and papers, and visits to library sites in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, West Germany, and the United States. Systems models were advanced to provide a basis for testing development proposals. Further…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
Bahr, Ellen – Computers in Libraries, 2007
What would technological librarians like to see in the next generation of Integrated Library Systems (ILS)? This question was asked of several well- known library technology experts, and their responses are presented in this article. Survey respondents expressed a clear desire for the following features and functionality: (1) Direct, read-only…
Descriptors: Libraries, Internet, Library Automation, Computer Mediated Communication
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Corbin, John – Catholic Library World, 1979
Presents a summary of the status of library automation in the late 1970s including the major problems facing libraries as they move to computer-based systems. The developments of the 1980s are also discussed. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Computers, Information Systems, Library Automation, Online Systems
Sustik, Joan M. – 1981
A project which developed a retrieval system to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of an interactive computer and video display system over traditional methods for using a slide library is described in this publication. The art school slide library of the University of Iowa stores transparencies which are arranged alphabetically within…
Descriptors: Art History, Computers, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
Rivoire, Helena; Lozoski, Laurene – 1975
This report describes the development and operation of BARDS, the Bucknell Automated Retrieval and Display System, an online bibliographic access system for a selected section of the collection at the Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library. This system was used by the Bucknell University community from June 1974 through January 1975; further development…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computers, Data Processing, Information Processing
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Salmon, Stephen R. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Characteristics and advantages of database machines are summarized and their applications to library functions are described. The ability to attach multiple hosts to the same database and flexibility in choosing operating and database management systems for different functions without loss of access to common database are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Information Systems, Input Output Devices
Friedman, Stan, Sr. – Library Journal, 2004
This article describes the results of the 19th annual Computers in Libraries Conference in Washington, DC on March 10-12, 2004. The conference peered into the future, drew lessons from the past, and ran like clockwork. Program chair Jane Dysart and her organizing committee are by now old hands, bringing together three keynote addresses, 100…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Internet, Privacy, Libraries
Clement, Charles R. – 1979
This paper describes the development of an automated authority control system for the Genealogical Society of Utah, which has large holdings of microfilmed records from many nations, including civil registration, parish registers, local records, and census records. The key function of the library is the identification of people. From the…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Computers, Library Automation
Furrie, Betty – Principal, 1987
Describes the "Turnkey Library," a computerized library system that saves time and money and frees the library staff from clerical tasks so that they can provide more information services to their clients. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 2005
All libraries, whether large or small, feel the need to stretch their budget dollars to provide the most service for the buck. Whether the need is to provide a new library service, market existing services, or simply find a better solution for an administrative function, creative librarians can find solutions that fit into even the tightest…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Services, Computers, Information Technology
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Payne, Tony – Computer Education, 1982
Details of the Schools Information Retrieval (SIR) System provides insight into its nature and how it operates. The data provided give examples of format for computer records of indexed documents and how to conduct some standard searches of these records. The nature of use in trial tests is mentioned. (MP)
Descriptors: Computers, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Automation
Matthews, Joseph R. – American Libraries, 1982
This set of summaries of problems and issues pertaining to the selection and implementation of automated integrated library information systems (AILS) deals with such topics as the nature of integrated library systems, the rationale for installing such systems, automated systems operations, available technology, and options for obtaining the…
Descriptors: Computers, Information Systems, Library Acquisition, Library Automation
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