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Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1982
Assesses the status of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), focusing on its membership, financial problems, new headquarters, terminal equipment, Videotex possibilities, and relationship with regional library networks. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Input Output Devices
Peer reviewedMatthews, Joseph R.; Williams, Joan Frye – Library Technology Reports, 1983
This introduction to modern telecommunications technology explains key technical concepts and relates them to library functions, identifies available services, and projects development trends in intelligent network services and alternative telecommunication technologies. A glossary and 10-item bibliography are included. (American Library…
Descriptors: Diagrams, Information Networks, Information Services, Input Output Devices
Peer reviewedFayen, Emily Gallup – Library Technology Reports, 1984
Briefly reviews history of library automation before discussing factors that libraries should consider before choosing to go online (collection size, machine-readable database, computer equipment, costs), and features of online catalogs (database organization, search features, authority files, display options). Information about selected online…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
