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| College and Research Libraries | 7 |
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| Dillon, Martin | 1 |
| Hacken, Richard D. | 1 |
| Kleiner, Jane P. | 1 |
| Lehmann, Stephen | 1 |
| Marchionini, Gary | 1 |
| Martin, Susan K. | 1 |
| Nitecki, Danuta A. | 1 |
| Renfro, Patricia | 1 |
| Shkolnik, Leon | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Opinion Papers | 4 |
| Information Analyses | 3 |
| Reports - Research | 3 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDillon, Martin – College and Research Libraries, 1973
Information needs are growing more rapidly than the abilities of research libraries and information centers to meet them. Two reasons and their influence on information systems are discussed: a shift in scientific endeavor from basic science to applied, leading to the emergence of programmatic research; and the technology of science itself. (16…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Information Centers, Information Needs, Information Processing
Peer reviewedKleiner, 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
Peer reviewedLehmann, 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
Peer reviewedMartin, Susan K. – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Discusses current trends that are predicted to intensify and to change library operations and the way society uses information technology. Trends discussed include focus on user needs; direct user access of electronic information; the obsolescence of first and second generation systems; a contention between optical products and online access; and…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Peer reviewedHacken, Richard D. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Compares, contrasts, and critiques predictions that have been made about the future of research libraries, focusing on the impact of technology on the library's role and users' needs. The discussion includes models for the adaptation of new technologies that may assist in library planning and change. (38 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adoption (Ideas), Bibliographic Databases, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedMarchionini, Gary; Nitecki, Danuta A. – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Discusses changes in academic libraries resulting from evolving technologies, and the need to train library patrons and staff in the use of electronic information systems. A review of the training literature and the results of three projects for supporting patron use of online systems are reported. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Information Systems, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedShkolnik, Leon – College and Research Libraries, 1991
Discusses the organization of academic libraries and considers the question of centralization versus branch or departmental libraries. Issues that are raised include cost, administrative difficulties, interdisciplinary access, user expectations and demands, the role of faculty, and prospects for the future in light of technological developments.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Branch Libraries, Costs
