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Direct linkBreeding, Marshall – Computers in Libraries, 2010
Resource discovery tops the charts as the foremost issue within the realm of library automation. As a new year commences, the author sees a more pressing need to accelerate the pace with which libraries deliver content and services in ways that users will find compelling, relevant, and convenient. The evolution of the web advances relentlessly,…
Descriptors: Library Automation, Internet, Navigation (Information Systems), Online Catalogs
Zylstra, Robert – Computers in Libraries, 2011
The last 5 years have heralded a number of important changes to virtual libraries in academic and public settings. Despite this continual effort to improve library catalogs and websites, the fundamentals of these online spaces remain relatively unchanged. Digital collections are within reach of many libraries, yet they remain difficult to…
Descriptors: Music, Electronic Libraries, Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries
Lietzau, Zeth – Computers in Libraries, 2009
In the last few years, technology-savvy librarians have begun turning their attention to a host of new tools to connect with their users and colleagues. The umbrella term for these new technologies--Web 2.0--began gaining traction in 2004. Many librarians were quick to embrace the new wave of technology. Early adopting libraries used blogs to…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Library Research, Electronic Publishing, Government Libraries
Khurshid, Zahiruddin; Al-Baridi, Saleh – Computers in Libraries, 2009
At the end of 2007, SirsiDynix introduced the first version of Symphony, its new flagship Integrated Library System (ILS). This article begins with a look at the evolution of Symphony, user reactions to Symphony, and Symphony's design and functionality. The authors, along with a team of librarians from various functional areas, have completed…
Descriptors: Testing, Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Online Catalogs
Cibbarelli, Pamela – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Contains profiles of integrated online library systems (IOLS) software for special libraries, along with a chart that compares key features and functionalities for both circulation control and online catalogs. The software packages of 18 separate vendors are represented. Profiles were assembled from previously published information, including…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Feldman, Susan – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Discusses the need for usability testing for information systems and for librarians to recognize what makes computer interfaces either easy or difficult to use. Highlights include user friendliness; navigation; standards; visual appeal; layout and design; feedback; help screens; and the usability-testing process. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Evaluation Methods, Feedback, Information Systems
