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Kemp, Elaine; And Others – Journal of Library Automation, 1981
This comparison of three major bibliographic utilities, prepared at the University of Oregon, provides evaluative information to members of the university community contemplating the use of their services. Included are basic characteristics, resource sharing, technical processing, and public services. (RAA)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Services

Michalko, James; Haeger, John – Library Hi Tech, 1994
This overview of the Research Libraries Group (RLG) discusses historical background, collaboration, new needs and expectations, the Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN), the CitaDel service, the ARIEL service, the Eureka service, the Zephyr server, and JACKPHY-Plus Script Development, and preservation. (JLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Cooperative Programs, Higher Education

Shill, Harold B.; Stimatz, Lisa R. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1999
Government agencies are adopting electronic-information-dissemination strategies which both challenge established dissemination structures and offer new access opportunities for all libraries. This article explores the implications of this change and describes the initiative of one medium-sized, non-depository library to become a government…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Change, Document Delivery
National Library of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1979
Initially undertaken as a review of the achievements of the National Library of Canada during its first 25 years of existence, this study submitted to the Canadian government by the National Librarian includes a set of 11 recommendations for the future development of National Library functions, resources, and services. A brief description of the…
Descriptors: Archives, Foreign Countries, Information Services, Library Collections
Steckman, Elizabeth, Ed. – 1985
This report documents the findings and recommendations of a study conducted by the New Jersey Library Protocol Committee, which was formed to study and recommend changes in the current organizational and operational structure of the existing statewide multitype library network and in the patterns for networking and informational services among…
Descriptors: History, Information Services, Interlibrary Loans, Library Networks
Jackson, Mary E. – Library Journal, 1998
Assesses the changes in interlibrary loan (ILL) practices, and points the way to an ideal future. Discusses patron-initiated document request systems; library-mediated ordering systems; document delivery suppliers; accessing electronic resources; ILL management software; paying ILL invoices; new electronic delivery options; and results of a…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Document Delivery, Information Services, Information Systems
Council on Library Resources, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1984
This report reviews the background and rationale for a cooperative authority file building system and describes the services, products, and operation of the new Name Authority Cooperative (NACO). The document defines the relationship between NACO, other Library of Congress (LC) cooperative projects, and the Linked Systems Project (LSP). The…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Indexing, Information Networks
Veccia, Susan; And Others – 1993
This report summarizes the American Memory User Evaluation conducted during 1991-1993 in over 40 locations around the United States. The findings are based on 1800 user questionnaires, 120 user interviews, and more than 40 site visits by Library staff. American Memory describes the concept of providing electronic versions of selected Library of…
Descriptors: Information Dissemination, Information Networks, Information Services, Information Systems
California State Library, Sacramento. – 1982
The result of a study undertaken by the Santiago Library System (SLS) in Orange County, California, in conjunction with the California State Library, this report presents a complete review of various SLS programs, services, and structures with discussions of alternatives, comparative costs, and comparative advantages and disadvantages for each.…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Information Services, Cost Estimates, Delivery Systems
Schwarz, Stephan; Winkel, Annette – 1984
Provision of information for research and development in science and technology in Ethiopia was studied by 50 participants in a seminar on evaluation and analysis of a national information policy and plan. Policy makers and planners, users, producers and suppliers of information, information specialists, and representatives of Unesco (United…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Information Dissemination