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Direct linkLietzau, 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
Breeding, Marshall – Computers in Libraries, 2005
This article discusses trends in five areas relating to software developed for libraries, and based on these trends, the author's predictions for developments that might play out in the next few years. The author's predictions, based on his own empirical observations, include: (1) the integrated library system (ILS) will be reintegrated; (2) the…
Descriptors: Libraries, Internet, Library Automation, Library Networks
Cervone, Frank – Computers in Libraries, 2005
This article discusses network security for libraries. It indicates that there were only six exploit (security exposure) problems, worldwide, reported to the CERT Coordination Center back in 1988. In that year, the CERT had just been established to provide a clearinghouse for exchanging information about network security problems. By 2003, the…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Libraries, Computer Networks, Access to Information
Barnes, Susan J. – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Summarizes users' opinions of a networked electronic library at Cornell University's Mann Library as part of the planning process for a major redesign. The system's impact on library collection development, preservation, technical services, information services and delivery, instruction, and computer support are described; and plans for library…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Libraries
Mehta, Apurva – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Remote access to full-text and CD-ROM databases using the Internet has advantages over a CD-ROM local area network. Topics include speed, document delivery, multiple platforms, technical support, licensing, copyright, and access to graphics. Considerations of duplication of information, platform compatibility, print versus digital media, back…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computers
