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Peer reviewedCorbin, John – Catholic Library World, 1979
Presents a summary of the status of library automation in the late 1970s including the major problems facing libraries as they move to computer-based systems. The developments of the 1980s are also discussed. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Computers, Information Systems, Library Automation, Online Systems
Peer reviewedJones, Adrian; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1989
Includes three presentations on resource sharing among libraries that were part of the 1989 CLA (Catholic Library Association) annual convention. Topics discussed include a history of resource sharing; today's rapidly advancing technology; the interlibrary loan subsystem of OCLC; and regional and local perspectives, including Library Computer…
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Cooperation, Online Systems
Peer reviewedTurock, Betty J. – Catholic Library World, 1984
Summarizes status of academic libraries at beginning of 1980s in relationship to changes in broader society and technologies powering new communication networks (computers, video, teletext and videotex); outlines strategies for educating future library professionals; and forecasts how technologies might impact academic library beyond present…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Decentralization, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedDevenish-Cassell, Ann – Catholic Library World, 1986
Three major electronic developments have had a profound effect over the last 19 years on the interloan operation of a medium-sized public library system in central New York State: the Gaylord Brothers, Inc. Circulation System; the New York State Interlibrary Loan Network; and the OCLC, Inc.-Interlibrary Loan Subsystem. (EJS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Systems
Peer reviewedCarter, Tom; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1995
Three articles examine the effects technology is having on academic library reference services and bibliographic instruction. Highlights include discussions of current and future reference librarian roles, specifically the "human touch" aspect of reference; and examples of reference services undergoing technological advancement and those that have…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Human Relations
Peer reviewedIntner, Sheila S. – Catholic Library World, 1991
Discusses changes in information management and their effects on technical services librarians. Topics discussed include changes at the Library of Congress; the development of national and international bibliographic systems; expansion of local library catalogs; commercial full text databases for end users; new roles for professional librarians;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Change, Curriculum Development, Full Text Databases
Peer reviewedWeathers, Barbara – Catholic Library World, 1990
Discusses "Information Power" and its effects on school libraries. Topics discussed include social changes and cultural diversity; technological changes; networking and resource sharing; the access, evaluation, and use of information; partnerships between librarians, principals, and teachers; flexible scheduling; and statistics for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Catholic Schools, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
