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Lynch, Clifford A. – EDUCOM Review, 1989
Describes the current state of automation at academic libraries, outlines issues that face library planners today, and emphasizes the use of technologies such as nationwide computer networks to improve access to information. The University of California's MELVYL system is described, and the use of online catalogs is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
Lynch, Clifford A. – EDUCOM Review, 1992
This overview of MELVYL, the University of California's online union system, describes the databases included; network capabilities; software; distributed computing efforts; interfaces; new user needs, including integration with a user's environment, assistance in evaluating material, and assistance in evaluating resources; and the user community.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Information Networks
Arms, Caroline – EDUCOM Review, 1989
Presents a summary of the history of academic library automation, and discusses some of the technological trends which are important to the development of an electronic library. Topics discussed include public services vs. technical services; cataloging and classification; serials control; computer networks; cooperative projects, including…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Classification
Arms, William Y; And Others – EDUCOM Review, 1992
Describes the Mercury Electronic Library, a project at Carnegie Mellon University that involved development of software for an electronic library, implementation of the software by the university libraries, and stimulation of the market for electronic publishing. The library information system interface and databases and the computing system…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
Kibbey, Mark; Evans, Nancy H. – EDUCOM Review, 1989
Discussion of electronic libraries and networks as foundations for the delivery of information services highlights Project Mercury at Carnegie-Mellon University. Topics discussed include ease of use; standards for documentation representation and exchange, information retrieval, communication and networking, and computer display interfaces;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Documentation, Electronic Libraries
Yavarkovsky, Jerome – EDUCOM Review, 1990
Based on a presentation at the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), this article discusses a university-based computer network that would support electronic publishing. Highlights include the influence on libraries and librarians; technical and operational standards; economic factors; and institutional planning. Six sidebars address other…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Planning, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness
