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Denenberg, Ray; McCallum, Sally H. – American Libraries, 1984
Describes Linked Systems Project (LSP), which is designed to connect three large bibliographic networks in an "open" manner without changing the systems. "Open systems," standards, advantages of linking systems, interchange of authority data, Library of Congress Name Authority Cooperative Project, record transfer and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Technical Processes
Gorman, Michael – American Libraries, 1979
A national cataloging service, where all U.S. libraries would contribute according to their strengths, is proposed as a replacement for the Library of Congress as the main provider of cataloging data and controller of bibliographic information in North America. Areas of standardization and quality control are discussed. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Libraries, Library Cooperation
Mason, Marilyn Gell – American Libraries, 1994
Discusses the potential for linking large metropolitan public libraries to international interlibrary loan networks. Issues involved in international networking, including funding, standards, network connectivity, and protectionism, are discussed. Examples of libraries capable of participating and brief descriptions of their collections are given.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans