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Hastings, Robin – Computers in Libraries, 2012
Backups are a modern fact of life. Every organization that has any kind of computing technology (and that is all of them these days) needs to back up its data in case of technological or user errors. Traditionally, large-scale backups have been done via an internal or external tape drive that takes magnetic tapes (minicassettes, essentially) and…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Storage Devices, Information Storage, Computer Software Evaluation
Durr, Chris – Computers in Libraries, 2011
Library staff members should ultimately base their purchasing choices on the mission statements of their employing institutions. Fortunately, library mission statements have much in common. Undoubtedly, for example, all libraries have a goal that includes "serve the information needs of the community," because on some level, all libraries are…
Descriptors: User Needs (Information), Information Needs, Access to Information, Library Services
Cibbarelli, Pamela R. – Computers in Libraries, 2010
This article is the fourth in a series of articles published annually by "Computers in Libraries" surveying integrated library systems and services (ILSs). The purpose of the annual survey is to enable comparison of the ILSs that are available. ILS vendors are in constant pursuit of an ever-changing, consistently vague definition of what the…
Descriptors: Library Automation, Online Vendors, Library Development, Library Networks
Marcin, Susan; Morris, Peter – Computers in Libraries, 2008
Over the last few years, there has been a wealth of materials written and presented on next-generation library catalogs. These next-generation interfaces strive to turn "standard" integrated library systems (ILSs) into more nimble and robust search platforms that offer more user-friendly 2.0 enhancements for users. Rather than abandoning…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Services, Vendors, Online Catalogs
Cibbarelli, Pamela – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Examines library automation product introductions and conversions to new operating systems. Compares user satisfaction ratings of the following library software packages: DOS/Windows, UNIX, Macintosh, and DEC VAX/VMS. Software is rated according to documentation, service/support, training, product reliability, product capabilities, ease of use,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation, Information Technology, Library Automation
Cibbarelli, Pamela – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Contains profiles of integrated online library systems (IOLS) software for special libraries, along with a chart that compares key features and functionalities for both circulation control and online catalogs. The software packages of 18 separate vendors are represented. Profiles were assembled from previously published information, including…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Evaluation, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation