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An Integrated Systems Approach: A Description of an Automated Circulation Management System.
Seifert, Jan E.; And Others – 1980
These bidding specifications describe requirements for a turn-key automated circulation system for the University of Oklahoma Libraries. An integrated systems approach is planned, and requirements are presented for various subsystems: acquisitions, fund accounting, reserve room, and bibliographic and serials control. Also outlined are hardware…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Design Requirements, Higher Education, Library Administration
Microfiche Readers: A Purchase and Allocation Formula.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Clark, Susan M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Discusses a formula for determining number of microfiche readers needed in public libraries based on a Los Angeles County Public Library study weighing library size, user population, and information disseminating activity. Data on number of microfiche readers available to public in randomly selected Canadian public libraries are presented.…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Library Catalogs, Library Equipment
Colleges Struggle to Develop Formal Strategies to Pay for Computing.
Blumenstyk, Goldie – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
Colleges and universities have devised a number of strategies to raise money for computers, including borrowing, courting foundations, reallocating funds from such things as financial aid and libraries, and general fund raising. Knowing the appropriate amount to spend on technology is difficult. (MSE)
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, College Planning, Computers
VDT Checklist: Another Look at Terminals.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Crawford, Walt – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This checklist based on an earlier version (1980) relates specifically to cathode ray tube and other visual display terminals (VDTs) and also applies to personal computers. Highlights include changes in VDTs, selecting a VDT (evaluate needs, survey market, observe and use, talk to users), and screen and keyboard characteristics. (EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Standards, Guidelines
How to Evaluate Integrated Library Automation Systems.
Powell, James R.; Slach, June E. – Online, 1985
This paper describes methodology used in compiling a list of candidate integrated library automation systems at a corporate technical library. Priorities for automation, identification of candidate systems, the filtering process, information for suppliers, software and hardware considerations, on-site evaluations, and final system selection are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Input Output Devices
Revolution Now? Classical Music Recordings and Compact Discs.
Curtis, Robert – Library Journal, 1986
Discusses the change of library music collections from long-playing (LP) recordings to compact discs (CD). Highlights include the drawbacks of LPs, disc prices and players, sound quality, logistics, selection of recordings, and a renewed commitment to sound recording facilities and collections. Ten sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classical Music, Costs, Library Collection Development
Dishing It Out: Satellite Services in Public Libraries.
Amdursky, Saul J. – Library Journal, 1985
Discusses the installation of a communication satellite dish at the Bloomington Public Library (Illinois). Highlights include rationale for the purchase, uses of teleconferencing, technical questions, interference and licensing, locating the dish, selecting a vendor, equipment and installation, publicity and use of the dish, and plans for the…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Continuing Education, Educational Television, Electronic Equipment