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The Integrated Library System: A Historical Overview.
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Dick, Richard S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Discusses evolution of Integrated Library System (ILS) since its beginning at National Library of Medicine, highlighting events leading to ILS development; formative design stages, formation of Online Computer System; installation of ILS version 1.0 at Pentagon library; development of version 2.0, formation of Avatar Systems; OCLC's acquisition of…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Automation, Library Networks, Online Systems
Local Area Networks.
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Nasatir, Marilyn; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1990
Four papers discuss LANs (local area networks) and library applications: (1) "Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards..." (Charles D. Brown); (2) "Facilities Planning for LANs..." (Gail Persky); (3) "Growing up with the Alumni Library: LAN..." (Russell Buchanan); and (4) "Implementing a LAN...at the Health Sciences Library"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Automation, Local Area Networks
The ILS--The Pentagon Library's Experience.
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Mullane, Ruth – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Describes implementation of five subsystems of Integrated Library System's (ILS) version 2.1 (minicomputer-based automated library system) at the Pentagon Library: online catalog (search strategies, user acceptance); bibliographic subsystems (cataloging, retrospective conversion); circulation; serials check-in; administrative subsystem (report…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Government Libraries, Information Retrieval
LS/2000--The Integrated Library System from OCLC.
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Olson, Susan – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Discusses design features of the Online Catalog of LS/2000, OCLC's enhanced version of Integrated Library System. This minicomputer-based system provides bibliographic file maintenance, circulation control, and online catalog searching. Examples of available displays--holdings, full MARC, work forms, keyword entry, index selection, brief citation,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Display Systems
Interface Design Concepts in the Development of ELSA, an Intelligent Electronic Library Search Assistant.
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Denning, Rebecca; Smith, Philip J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1994
Describes issues and advances in the design of appropriate inference engines and knowledge structures needed by commercially feasible intelligent intermediary systems for information retrieval. Issues associated with the design of interfaces to such functions are discussed in detail. Design principles for guiding implementation of these interfaces…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Electronic Libraries, Expert Systems, Guidelines
Costs and Features of Online Catalogs: The State of the Art.
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Lawrence, Gary S.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Discusses features of online library catalogs and their cost characteristics, including financial management and planning (hardware and software options, turnkey vendors); approaches to cost analysis (actual experiences, building blocks); baseline estimates for two average academic libraries; and vendor estimates. Forty-five references and a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Higher Education, Library Administration
Technology at the Library of Congress.
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Schmidt, Karen A.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Summaries of presentations made at the Technology at the Library of Congress conference held in May 1986 describe new technologies that the library is applying to its programs and services, including advances in bibliographic control; automated acquisitions systems; computer-to-computer communications; linking of national bibliographic utilities;…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Copyrights
Issues and Experiments in Electronic Publishing and Dissemination.
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Hunter, Karen – Information Technology and Libraries, 1994
Examines three topics related to electronic publishing and distribution: the national context, including NREN (National Education and Research Network); issues of market readiness, funding, delivery standards, access software, intellectual property concerns, and pricing and licensing models that must be resolved; and descriptions of seven services…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Journals, Electronic Publishing
Communications.
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Steele, Colin; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Five brief articles examine new library technologies and physical problems; potential health hazards posed by frequent use of photocopiers; psychological deterrence of electronic security systems; quality control of cooperative cataloging in a library network; and the billing system designed and programed for a medical library. Two articles…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accounting, Alarm Systems, Bibliographic Utilities
Changing Information Access Economics: New Roles for Libraries and Librarians.
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Young, Peter R. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1994
Fundamental changes in the economic structure of library and information services are forcing a reexamination of values and policies. Technological advances are shifting the debate from "fee or free" services to broader issues; and changes in the way information is created, valued, and distributed are changing public- and private-sector…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Business, Computer Networks, Economic Change
Special Section: The USMARC Community Information Format.
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Lutz, Marilyn; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
Five papers discuss topics related to the USMARC Community Information Format (CIF), including using CIF to create a public service resource network; development of a CIF-based database of materials relating to multicultural and differently-abled populations; background on CIF; development of an information and referral database; and CIF and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Community Information Services, Cultural Differences, Databases
Network Literacy: A Role for Libraries?
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McClure, Charles R. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1994
Explores the impact of electronic networking on social evolution, new notions of literacy, and social equity. Strategies to develop the Internet/NREN as a vehicle for reconnecting segments of society and promoting a network-literate population are needed. The role of libraries and the educational community in accomplishing these objectives must be…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society)