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| Special Libraries | 2 |
| Electronic Library | 1 |
| International Library Review | 1 |
| Online | 1 |
| Reference Services Review | 1 |
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| Douglas, Marilyn E. | 1 |
| Dyer, Hilary | 1 |
| Harris, Gwen | 1 |
| Layman, Mary | 1 |
| Marshall, Joanne G. | 1 |
| Otike, Japhet | 1 |
| Rowe, Gladys E. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedHarris, Gwen; Marshall, Joanne G. – Special Libraries, 1996
Describes the use of a customized business case model to evaluate a current awareness service offered by the library of the Ontario Ministry of Finance (Canada). The article provides a practical model of the business case approach that can be used by special librarians to evaluate a variety of services. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Models
Peer reviewedOtike, Japhet – International Library Review, 1990
Discussion of special libraries focuses on the library of the Kenya National Museum. Topics discussed include services offered by special libraries; the role of special librarians; acquisition of materials; organization of materials; interlibrary loans; current awareness service; and the role of the parent organization. (11 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Classification, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans
Rowe, Gladys E. – Online, 1984
Describes use of selective dissemination of information (SDI) feature on DIALOG at Sandia Technical Library to produce bulletin announcing library acquisitions of technical reports in microfiche. Microfiche acquisition, developing profile, assembling profile output, costs, and suggestions for improvement are highlighted. Examples of SDI profiles…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Library Acquisition, Library Materials, Library Services
Peer reviewedDouglas, Marilyn E. – Special Libraries, 1989
Describes the services offered by a special unit of the New York State Library which serves as a focal point for providing services to state agency staff and for relating the needs of state agency librarians to the State Library. The discussion covers the development of interagency networking and resource sharing. (nine references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Services, Online Systems
Peer reviewedLayman, Mary – Reference Services Review, 1991
Describes library services that are offered at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), which is located at the University of California at San Diego. Topics discussed include the user population; online searching; microcomputer use; electronic networks; current awareness programs; library catalogs; and the slide collection. A sidebar outlines…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Peer reviewedDyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1994
Suggests ways of using personal computers in special libraries, including online searching; CD-ROM networks; reference work; current awareness services; press cuttings services; selective dissemination of information; local databases; object linking and embedding; cataloging; acquisitions; circulation; serials control; interlibrary loan; space…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases
