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DOBIS: The Canadian Government Version.

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Newman, William L.; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1979

Presents background information on DOBIS (an online library system) evaluation, software acquisition, and development, and describes the status and plans for DOBIS in the Canadian government. Appendices provide an overview of the Canadian government version of the system from a librarian's and a systems analyst's perspective. (CWM)

Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Storage Devices, Government Libraries, Information Systems

The York Public Libraries Network: A Unique Model for Co-operative Automation.

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Horrocks, Jane; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1986

Describes automated library network developed when five municipal library systems entered into an equal partnership to create single database and to jointly own a computerized circulation and MARC records system. Highlights include use of microcomputers, the shared circulation system, costs, benefits, governance, equality, stability and financial…

Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Databases