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Peer reviewedMacDonald, Robin W.; Elrod, J. McRee – College and Research Libraries, 1973
A method of developing computer catalogs is proposed which does not require unit card conversion but rather the accumulation of data from operating programs. It is proposed that the bibliographic and finding functions of the catalog be separated, with the latter being the first automated. (8 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computers, Data Processing, Library Automation
Peer reviewedClark, Jay B. – College and Research Libraries, 1974
The planning and results of a recent inventory of the main library of the Houston Public Library are described. (PF)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Facility Inventory, Library Collections, Library Research
Peer reviewedHewitt, Joe A. – College and Research Libraries, 1972
Descriptors: Catalogs, College Libraries, Error Patterns, Filing
Peer reviewedForce, Ronald W.; Force, Jo Ellen – College and Research Libraries, 1979
Describes a computer simulation model developed to provide information on the number of terminals or readers needed in the advent of microfilm or computerized catalogs in libraries. Systems with two to 14 terminals are simulated, and decision variables include average patron waiting time, number of patrons lost, and average terminal utilization.…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Libraries, Library Planning, Microfilm
Peer reviewedBalay, Robert; Andrew, Christine – College and Research Libraries, 1975
Summarizes a study of the use of reference service at Sterling Memorial Library, the central research library of Yale University. (PF)
Descriptors: Catalogs, College Libraries, Interviews, Library Instruction
