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Desperately Seeking Authority Control: Automated Systems Are Not Providing It.
Johnston, Sarah Hager – Library Journal, 1990
Reports on a survey which assessed automated authority control capabilities of 18 vendors' automated library systems, software, or services. Graphs rank vendors according to overall score, authority record source, format/storage of authority records, database dynamics, matching/linking authority and bibliographic records, syndetic structure,…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Library Automation
Automated System Market Place 1993. Part 2: Focus on Microcomputers.
Bridge, Frank R. – Library Journal, 1993
Presents 1992 sales of microcomputer systems by vendor. Customer support services, a new interchange format for MARC records, vendor market share and other statistics, foreign sales, and large and small systems are discussed. Profiles of 14 vendors, a chart of compatible system interfaces by vendor, and a directory of microcomputers sources are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Foreign Countries, Integrated Library Systems
Upgrading Systems, Software, and Microcomputers.
Berry, John – Library Journal, 1989
Reports the results of a survey of 1,003 libraries that examined the current use of and plans to purchase integrated library systems. Factors discussed include hardware currently installed, upgrading of old systems, plans to purchase hardware, current and desired functions, vendors, purchase of microcomputers, and automation budgets. (CLB)
Descriptors: Budgets, Computer Software, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Automated System Marketplace 1993. Part I: Focus on Minicomputers.
Bridge, Frank R. – Library Journal, 1993
The first part of the annual automation marketplace survey examines minicomputer systems in libraries. Highlights include vendor consolidation and acquisitions; system interconnection; networked databases; products related to the Americans with Disabilities Act; multimedia; vendor installations worldwide; academic versus public library…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Integrated Library Systems
Should You Get Wired?
Miller, Jerry P. – Library Journal, 1994
Describes results of a survey of librarians conducted using the Internet, regarding their attitudes toward electronic mail and networking. Topics addressed include software; the effect on job descriptions; privacy issues; use in academic libraries; navigation problems; discussion groups; and perceived value. A sidebar discusses network etiquette.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Electronic Mail, Higher Education
Cost Is Not Everything.
Clement, Russell T. – Library Journal, 1985
Reports results of survey of 21 smaller to medium-sized (50,000-200,000 volumes) libraries which was conducted to determine factors used to make selection decisions in purchase of automated turnkey systems from established vendors. Factors examined include costs, software, hardware, and vendors for parts A (actual experience) and B (hypothetical…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Decision Making, Input Output Devices