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Peer reviewedNolan, Jeanne M. – Electronic Library, 1983
Reports on findings of research done by Nolan Information Management Services concerning availability of microcomputer software for libraries. Highlights include software categories (specific, generic-database management programs, original); number of programs available in 1982 for 12 applications; projections for 1983; and future software…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Libraries, Library Automation
Peer reviewedGrosch, Audrey N. – Electronic Library, 1983
Addresses concept of automated library systems as integration of traditional bibliographic transaction processing applications and advanced office systems. Functional application distribution for this system is discussed using Computer Consoles, Inc., Office Power and Prime Computer, Inc., and Prime Office Automation System to show office…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Systems, Library Automation
Peer reviewedTedd, Lucy A. – Electronic Library, 1983
Descriptions of available microcomputer software cover basic software, word processing, database management systems, in-house information retrieval, searching of external online information retrieval systems, in-house library housekeeping, and financial and management software. Checklist of points to consider when acquiring software, 36…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Equipment Manufacturers
Peer reviewedErtel, Monica M. – Special Libraries, 1984
This discussion of current microcomputer technologies available to libraries focuses on software applications in four major classifications: communications (online database searching); word processing; administration; and database management systems. Specific examples of library applications are given and six references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
Smith, Lotsee; Swigger, Keith – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1984
Reviews two basic ways in which microcomputers are being used in school library media centers--administrative or management purposes (circulation control, budget planning, acquisitions processes, staff and student scheduling); and instructive purposes (library skills, drill and practice, problem solving, computer literacy). Three major types of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Davis, Marvin – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1984
Describes technological services provided by regional media centers, which generally serve more than one school district--reservation systems, reference, interactive video, computer-related uses, earth stations, microwave and slow-scan television, audio and video duplication, slide and film reproduction, printing, inspection of films and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Education Service Centers, Educational Media
