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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

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

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

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

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

Pawley, Carolyn – College and Research Libraries, 1982
Surveys reactions of students and faculty to the online circulation system at University of Guelph Library, Ontario. Findings concerning status of users, frequency of use, effectiveness of instructions on screen, convenience of terminal locations, type of information required by user, and general comments are noted. Four references are provided.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Library Automation

Getz, Malcolm – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes a study that measured the benefits of an automated catalog and automated circulation system from the library user's point of view in terms of the value of time saved. Topics discussed include patterns of use, access time, availability of information, search behaviors, and the effectiveness of the measures used. (seven references)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation, Library Circulation

Lehmann, Stephen; Renfro, Patricia – College and Research Libraries, 1991
Discussion of how scholars work and how they use information focuses on a case study of the use of new electronic resources by humanist scholars. Interviews with humanists at the University of Pennsylvania about their experiences with the RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) database are discussed, including content, connectivity, user…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Computer Networks, Costs

Townley, Charles T.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Discusses the interdependency between academic libraries and state library agencies, and describes a survey which assessed the needs of Pennsylvania's academic libraries that could be addressed by state library agencies. The needs discussed include advocacy of academic libraries, linked systems protocols, telecommunications, and new technologies.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Financial Support, Higher Education, Library Automation

Elman, Sarah Su-erh – College and Research Libraries, 1991
Examines the development and implementation of the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean (CJK) systems on RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) and OCLC and describes the results of a survey of academic and research member libraries that was conducted to learn how the two CJK systems have been incorporated into local automated library systems. (10…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Library Automation

Werking, Richard Hume – College and Research Libraries, 1991
Reports the results of a survey of the "Bowdoin List" group of liberal arts colleges. The survey obtained information about (1) automation modules in place and when they had been installed; (2) financing of automation and its impacts on the library budgets; and (3) library director's views on library automation and the nature of the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Integrated Library Systems, Liberal Arts
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