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Kantor, Paul B. – College and Research Libraries, 1980
Library collection weeding criteria based upon unequal distribution of demand require that distribution remain stable over time. A mathematical expression is derived that tests that stability. Verification is not inordinately time consuming and is facilitated by the use of automated circulation systems. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Statistical Analysis

Johnson, Peggy – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Addresses some problems associated with technological change and examines the nature of data and technology, organizations, and computer-mediated work. Concepts of sociotechnical systems design are related to library automation, and a set of strategies for facilitating technological change is proposed. (29 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Information Technology, Innovation, Library Automation

Segesta, Jim; Hersberger, Rod – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Provides a retrospective review of a book published in 1962, "Advanced Data Processing in Libraries," by Schultheiss, Culbertson, and Heiliger, which was one of the first books to present a systematic view of library computerization. This review attempts to consider how accurate that view was. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Futures (of Society), History

Espley, John; Metz, Paul – College and Research Libraries, 1980
Findings of a longitudinal study indicate high success rates for OCLC as a source of cataloging copy. They further suggest that holding patterns for many types of materials may be unnecessary. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Databases, Library Automation

Bryan, Harrison. – College and Research Libraries, 1980
Traces the development of academic libraries in Australia, noting the important part that federal funding has played, and provides brief sections on library collections (with data tables), accommodation, staff and organization, reader services, automation, cooperation, networks, and the national role these libraries play. (JD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Development, Evaluation, Federal Aid

Lucas, Thomas A. – College and Research Libraries, 1993
Describes a transaction log analysis of the New York Public Library research libraries' OPAC (online public access catalog). Much of the remote searching occurred when the libraries were closed and was more evenly distributed than internal searching, demonstrating that remote searching could expand access and reduce peak system loads. (Contains…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Management, Library Automation, Library Catalogs

Buschman, John – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Explores the theme of self-censorship in libraries in relation to new technologies. Highlights include the results of investing in high-cost electronic resources at the expense of traditional, lower-status formats; the effect of information technologies on literacy and historical records; and market censorship, including centralization and…
Descriptors: Censorship, Centralization, Information Technology, Librarians

Freeman, Michael Stuart – College and Research Libraries, 1991
Discussion of the adoption of new technologies in libraries throughout history focuses on two innovations in particular: the card catalog and the typewriter. Topics discussed include the replacement of one technology by another; budget considerations; requirements and attitudes of the labor force; reactions of library users; and attitudes of…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Card Catalogs, Change Strategies, Employee Attitudes

Kleiner, Jane P. – College and Research Libraries, 1987
This review of the positive and negative impact of centralization of library collections and services on library staff and quality of services focuses on reference services. The move from decentralized to centralized library services at Louisiana State University is discussed as well as the effect of automation on that configuration. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Centralization, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education

Graham, Peter S. – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Discusses the traditional role and functions of research library technical services departments and examines the impact of electronic information and information technology on technical services. It is argued that technical services units will stagnate if they do not accept the responsibility of becoming technologically adept. (19 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Innovation

Cimbala, Diane J. – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Discusses the growing similarities between academic libraries and computing centers and proposes an organizational model for the union of the two into an information services center. The administrative and personnel implications of such a union are addressed. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Change, Administrative Organization, Higher Education

Kong, Leslie M.; Goodfellow, R. A. H. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Discusses the evolving roles of academic librarians as information professionals, and the resulting career development in terms of professional issues, organizational issues, technological concerns, and required competencies. A career path model is presented which delineates primary roles, psychological issues, and strategies for attaining…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Career Development, Career Planning, Employment Qualifications

Camp, John A.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Reports the results of a national survey of online systems in academic libraries which gathered information on acquisitions, serials, circulation, cataloging, interlibrary loan, and integrated systems. The results include relationships between library characteristics, such as size, and library reports of present systems and future plans, methods…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics, Library Automation

Briscoe, Peter; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1986
On the eve of a major change in communications media (from printing to widespread electronic publishing), this article reexamines and projects into future the library's fundamental role as a social institution. Discussion covers three environmental trends, library as an institution, and public policy and economic choices. Twenty references are…
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Information Science, Library Automation

Anderson, Paul M.; Miller, Ellen G. – College and Research Libraries, 1983
Discussion of the user opinion survey conducted by University of Cincinnati Libraries to aid in the participative planning process for library automation notes methodology, instrument design, distribution, analysis, feedback, rate of return, use of current record systems, sequence of automating record systems, and suggestions. Fourteen sources are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Automation